Traveling Check list
Before you leave, check your travel documents and make sure you have information on your travel insurance. It’s important to share the information with fellow travelers if something should happen to you.Confirming that any recent changes in medicine is covered by the travel insurance contractDespite having travel insurance through your employer or credit card, it’s…
Read MoreMy Travel Insurance Checkup!
“Diana, do you actually know what you are paying for?” That was the first question that Stacey Aarssen asked me. Stacey is a financial planner who specializes in educating people about the ins and outs of travel insurance. Personally, I have a travel insurance policy that provides annual coverage. It was very reasonable considering I need coverage for…
Read More5 things you must know before you travel!
It was Friday January 28th 2011 and I was skiing at Blue Mountain and my phone rang. I couldn’t answer it, so I let it go to voice mail. When I got to the top of the hill, I listened to see who called. It was my daughter who was teaching in Cairo Egypt. Thank…
Read More3 of the Biggest Health & Aging Stressors for Seniors (and How to Address Them)
Getting older is inevitable, and as you enter your more mature years, it’s understandable that health and aging stressors start to take over your daily life. Here are three of the biggest ones and how to deal with them. 1. Loneliness Can Become Isolating There’s a reason that many healthcare programs have incorporated socialization into…
Read More5 Things you must know about travel insurance including the changes to OHIP coverage
As of January 1st 2020, Ontario residents will no longer be able to claim up to $400 a day for out of country hospital care and up to $50 per day for emergency outpatient and doctor services through their OHIP coverage. The bottom line is: as an Ontario resident, it is imperative to have proper…
Read MoreEating on an airplane
From the lunch box to the airplane… Do you bring your own meal when flying? More and more airlines are not providing a meal during flights. This being said, there are a couple of options open to you. Either you eat prior to boarding a plane; either you bring your own lunch or a snack…
Read MoreTravel Insurance Tips for Seniors
Travel insurance through credit cards, work retirement package and memberships can give you great coverage. Read the full details of the policy details to ensure you’re properly covered. The average stability period in most policies is 3 months. This means you are stable with any new medical change for 3 months prior to your departure.…
Read MoreVisitor to Canada Insurance: What you need to know
Top three things you need to know about visitor to Canada Insurance Whether you’re just visiting, or planning on making Canada your new home, Better Travel Insurance is here to help provide for your emergency medical needs while in the country. 1. Purchase your visitor to Canada travel insurance before you arrive to ensure your coverage…
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