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Posted by Medavie Blue Cross on February 6, 2025

Premium increase for Emergency Medical Care coverage

Globally, the cost of medical care and emergency medical services continues to rise, and notable exchange rate fluctuations over the past months have also impacted medical treatment costs, which affects the travel insurance industry as a whole. Rate adjustments ensure the sustainability of travel insurance products and services. By updating our rate, we aim to continue to deliver exceptional services to our customers.

Beginning on February 22, 2025 the following adjustments will be made to Emergency Medical Care coverage premiums. All quotes saved in the system prior to February 22, 2025 will not be honored.

Rate changes for Single Trip and Annual plans:+

Travel Rate Changes 2025

There are no rate changes for Trip Cancellation or Interruption, AD&D, Baggage, Visitors to Canada, or Emergency Medical Care in Canada plans.

Medical Questionnaire Offer

Please note that we will be discontinuing the Medical Questionnaire offer.  Any questionnaires submitted prior to February 22, 2025 will continue to still be reviewed and previously approved questionnaires will remain valid for the 12-month duration.

For a detailed overview of these changes and their impacts please refer to the Travel Change Notification training presentation.

Please reach out to Agent Inquiry at [email protected] or 1-800-361-2538