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Your Guide To Travel Vaccine Costs and Insurance

How do I know if I have coverage?

Navigating the world of healthcare may seem intimidating at first, but we’ve designed it to be easy to use. With a variation of plans not all vaccinations are covered by insurance.

We have a step by step guide below that will help you check your coverage! Even if you think you may need to pay for travel medications or vaccines out-of-pocket, it is important to first start with finding out the details from your insurer. If you have any questions at all about paying directly, please call your office and an administrator will talk you through all the details.

1.Find the Customer Support number on the back of your insurance card and call to ask what your specific policy covers as far as travel-related benefits and coverage.

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  • Tetanus, Diphtheria & Acellular Pertussis: 90715 & 90471
  • Measles, Mumps & Rubella: 90707 & 90471
  • Typhoid: 90691 & 90471
  • Yellow Fever: 90717 & 90471
  • Meningococcus: 90734 & 90471
  • Polio - 90713 & 90471
  • Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) Antibody, Total - 86708
  • Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Quantitative - 86317
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Immunity Profile - This code varies based upon service area. 86735; 86762; 86765 (feel free to reach out to our administrative team to confirm).

Please note malaria prevention, altitude treatment and motion sickness prevention are pharmacy prescriptions. You may reach out to your local pharmacy to determine the cost.

  • The representative will tell you whether or not your plan covers the vaccine
  • If you have a deductible that has not been met, the vaccine may be billed against that, which means you will be responsible for the cost.

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How to Find Travel Insurance That Offers COVID Coverage

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Does travel insurance cover COVID?

What is not covered, finding travel insurers covering covid-19, the best covid travel insurance, covid travel insurance, recapped.

Traveling now carries with it more uncertainty than ever before. If you plan on traveling anytime soon, one thing you can do to protect yourself is get a trip insurance policy that includes coronavirus coverage. Previously, many insurers excluded COVID-related claims due to the virus’ status as a foreseen event/pandemic.

But now, some insurers are changing their tune. Here’s what you need to know about how to find travel insurance providers that offer coronavirus-related coverage, as well as what is and isn’t covered.

Coronavirus coverage falls into several categories:

Trip cancellation: You need to cancel a trip prior to departure because you, a covered travel companion or possibly someone you need to care for contracted COVID-19.

Trip delay: Your trip is delayed due to changing COVID-related guidelines.

Travel medical coverage : You (or a covered travel companion) become ill with COVID-19 while traveling abroad and incur health care expenses or require an evacuation.

Of providers that are offering COVID policies, most are covering these expenses.

» Learn more: The majority of Americans plan to travel this year, according to recent NerdWallet study

Countries with Level 4 travel advisories: Some insurers disclose that if a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory is issued by the U.S. Department of State for a specific country, you will not receive coronavirus-related coverage. With cases surging in various countries unexpectedly, the list of Level 4 countries is constantly changing. Before booking a trip and purchasing a policy, make sure to check that the country does not have a Level 4 advisory.

Fear of getting sick while traveling: Canceling a trip because you’re afraid you’ll get sick does not qualify for coverage under your travel insurance policy. Travel insurance providers have a list of standard reasons that qualify for cancellation, including: car accident, jury duty, terrorist act, military duty and other extenuating circumstances. If you want ultimate flexibility to cancel a trip (no matter the reason), you’ll want to look into the cancel for any reason, or CFAR, supplemental upgrade , which is offered on some travel insurance plans. When you purchase CFAR, you can get up to 75% of your nonrefundable deposit back as long as you cancel at least two days in advance. Not all plans offer CFAR as an option, so research before you purchase if you're interested in this add-on.

COVID-related events not directly related to you: If you planned on going to a conference or a family reunion that was canceled due to COVID-associated concerns, your travel insurer will not reimburse your nonrefundable flight or hotel accommodations.

» Learn more: The best travel insurance companies right now

Generally, the policies underwritten by U.S.-based travel insurance providers vary by state, trip information, traveler’s ages and other various details. Travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth (a NerdWallet partner) is one of the very few comparison sites that allows you to filter by policies that offer coronavirus coverage.

To find a policy that specifically covers coronavirus-related losses, input your departure and return dates, your main destination and select “Search for Policies Now.”

In our example, we input the following details: A $3,000 paid-in-full trip to Greece leaving on Oct. 9 and returning on Oct. 18 by a 40-year old U.S. citizen who is a resident of California. The policy will include trip cancellation coverage.

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When incorporating the “Coronavirus Pandemic” filter, the results reveal that 57 out of 100 policies include this coverage. You can select additional filters, such as cancel for any reason, if you’re looking for that optional upgrade.

The results can be sorted by price, top sellers, top reviews and insurance providers, offering plenty of ways to easily search for the specific policy you’re looking for.

Each of the top three policies (which is just a sampling of the nearly 60 options) includes coronavirus cancellation and medical coverage, and displays the associated limits. Trip cancellation coverage is $3,000, representing the value of the trip. The price of the policy is clearly stated and ranges from 4.8% to 6.1% of the total trip cost. This range represents very typical travel insurance costs .

» Learn more: Is travel insurance worth it?

A recent NerdWallet analysis determined providers Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection , IMG and John Hancock Insurance Agency , Inc., among others.

Read the full results of best COVID-19 travel insurance .

Once you narrow your search, you’ll want to review the full policy details to ensure you’re familiar with what exactly is covered and not covered.

If you have specific questions — especially as they relate to the constantly changing travel advisories or whether coronavirus is considered as a foreseen event (which some providers will not cover) — you’ll want to reach out to the insurer. The last thing you want is to purchase travel insurance and later find out it will not cover you in your intended destination.

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You want a travel credit card that prioritizes what’s important to you. Here are our picks for the best travel credit cards of 2023 , including those best for:

Flexibility, point transfers and a large bonus: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

No annual fee:   Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card

Flat-rate travel rewards:  Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card  

Bonus travel rewards and high-end perks: Chase Sapphire Reserve®

Luxury perks: The Platinum Card® from American Express

Business travelers: Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card

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1x-10x Earn 5x total points on flights and 10x total points on hotels and car rentals when you purchase travel through Chase Travel℠ immediately after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually. Earn 3x points on other travel and dining & 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases.

60,000 Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $900 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Travel℠.

Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card

1x-5x 5x on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards®, 3x on dining, select streaming services and online groceries, 2x on all other travel purchases, 1x on all other purchases.

60,000 Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $750 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards®.

Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card

1x-2x Earn 2X points on Southwest® purchases. Earn 2X points on local transit and commuting, including rideshare. Earn 2X points on internet, cable, and phone services, and select streaming. Earn 1X points on all other purchases.

50,000 Earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

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Your Updated Guide to COVID Testing and Vaccine Requirements for Travel

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Americans’ vacation confidence hit an all-time high in the summer of 2021, as COVID travel restrictions eased and people planned long-awaited trips.

But travel — especially overseas — is no longer as simple as grabbing your passport and heading to the airport. Every country now has its own COVID travel requirements, ranging from strict quarantine and testing rules to more relaxed policies.

You should know, too, that many countries now require travel insurance for visitors, to cover medical expenses in case you become ill with COVID-19. Select Allianz Travel Insurance plans now include the new Epidemic Coverage Endorsement , which adds epidemic-related covered reasons to certain benefits. (Benefits vary by plan and are not available in all jurisdictions. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.)

Confused about entry requirements for your destination? Our interactive map shows current travel rules and restrictions for each destination, including info on COVID-19 testing, necessary travel documents and quarantine periods.

Is a COVID-19 vaccine required for international travel?

That depends on where you’re headed. Some destinations require incoming tourists to show proof of vaccination. These include Anguilla, Belize, and Bermuda, among others. 1

Other countries admit unvaccinated travelers, but require proof of a negative COVID test and/or a quarantine period upon entering the country.

Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is a good idea for anyone who intends to travel. The CDC recommends American travelers get the COVID-19 vaccine before going overseas. 2

However, vaccinated travelers are not exempt from the United States’ own masking and COVID testing requirements. Masks are still required on planes, buses and trains traveling into, within, or out of the U.S. and while indoors at airports and stations. If you’re flying into the United States, you’re required to provide a negative COVID-19 test result no more than 3 days before travel or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 in the past 3 months before you board your flight. 3

Is the COVID-19 vaccine required for cruise travel?

Many cruise lines are requiring passengers to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination before boarding. In April 2021, the CDC announced that cruise ships could begin sailing as long as 98% of crew members and 95% of passengers are fully vaccinated. 4  However, that’s hard to enforce for ships departing from ports in Florida, which has banned the use of vaccine passports.

Carnival Cruise Lines requires proof of a negative COVID-19 test for unvaccinated passengers, as well as proof of travel insurance coverage. Each unvaccinated passenger must carry travel insurance protection with a minimum of $10,000, per person, in emergency medical benefits and $30,000 for emergency transportation benefits, without COVID-19 exclusions. Don’t have insurance? You won’t be allowed to sail, and the cruise line won’t give you a refund. (This requirement is currently being waived for children under 12 who are ineligible for a vaccine.) 5

Royal Caribbean, too, is requiring unvaccinated passengers departing from Florida to carry travel insurance that covers a minimum of $25,000 per person for medical expenses and $50,000 per person for emergency transportation. 6

What does “proof of vaccination” mean for travel purposes?

If you got your COVID-19 vaccine, you were given a white card showing the dates and the type of vaccination you received. But that card is awkward to carry around, and some overseas destinations may require digital proof of vaccination. A photo of the card may not be enough.

To get a digital vaccination record for travel, search for your state’s immunization registry on the CDC’s official list . You can download your vaccination record or a QR code to securely access it.

Some airlines accept the IATA Travel Pass , a mobile app that can securely store your COVID-19 vaccination and testing info. As of August 2021, there’s no international standardized system of COVID-19 vaccination records.

Which COVID tests are approved for travel?

Testing requirements vary by country, so be sure to do your research. “Some countries will only accept RT-PCR tests — considered the most accurate — while others will accept proof in any form of negative test to enter,” Travel + Leisure explains. 7  Rapid PCR or rapid antigen tests are accepted by some countries.

Timing is crucial! Check your destination’s rules about when you must take the test. There’s a narrow window (typically 48 to 72 hours before traveling) in which you have to take your test. Make sure, too, that you’ll get a document with your results, not just a phone call or text. 8

If you’re having a hard time finding a place to get a COVID-19 test within the approved window, don’t panic. Allianz Travel Insurance customers can contact Assistance by phone or via the free TravelSmart™ app . Our Assistance experts can research the options near you and will do their best to help.

If you recently were infected with COVID-19 and have recovered, then you may be able to show documentation of your illness instead of a negative test result. You’ll need proof of a recent positive viral test and a letter from your healthcare provider or a health official stating that you’ve been cleared to travel.

Learn more: Everything You Need to Know About COVID-19 Testing for Travel

Which destinations have no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements?

Some countries have minimal COVID-19 entry restrictions for American travelers:

  • Costa Rica doesn’t require testing or vaccination for entry. Unvaccinated tourists, however, must purchase a travel insurance plan that covers lodging in case of quarantine and medical expenses if they become ill with COVID-19. Learn more about Costa Rica’s entry requirements.
  • Mexico has no COVID-19 testing, vaccination or quarantine requirements for U.S. tourists. 9  However, the CDC says unvaccinated travelers should avoid nonessential travel to Mexico. 10
  • Belgium has no COVID-19 entry restrictions for U.S. travelers, as long as the United States is not a red-zone country for COVID risk. Arriving Americans must complete a passenger locator form. 11
  • The Netherlands asks U.S. travelers to complete a health declaration, but vaccination, testing and/or quarantine isn’t required as long as the United States remains a low-risk country. 12

Just be sure to double-check the requirements before you go, as COVID-19 risk levels change rapidly and countries may change their policies.

How can I assess the COVID-19 risk at my travel destination?

Take a look at this color-coded map from the Centers for Disease Control. Almost every country is labeled with a current COVID risk assessment level, from 1 (low) to 4 (very high). The CDC advises avoiding travel to level 4 destinations.

There’s no such thing as travel that’s entirely risk-free. That’s why it’s smart to protect your trip with travel insurance. Get a quote for your next trip.

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Omicron and Travel: So, Now Do I Need Trip Insurance?

In light of the new variant, is extra protection warranted for things like flight and lodging cancellations and quarantine hotels? It depends. Here’s what you need to know.

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While the pandemic has depressed travel, it may have encouraged travel insurance, say those in the industry.

“The biggest question we get from customers is: ‘What happens if I get Covid during travel and what if I have to quarantine?’” said Jeremy Murchland, the president of Seven Corners , a travel insurance management company. “Covid has created a much broader awareness of travel insurance.”

But will it help you in light of the new Omicron variant, which has already led to new travel restrictions and requirements? In the early days of the pandemic, travel insurance largely failed to protect travelers who wanted or needed to cancel as the world shut down. The following are answers to common questions about travel insurance now.

Does travel insurance cover Covid-19, including the new Omicron variant?

For the most part, yes, travel insurance policies now treat Covid-19 in all its variants — including Omicron — like any other medical emergency.

“Consumers should know that most travel insurance plans with medical benefits now treat Covid like any other illness that you could contract while traveling or that could prohibit you from going on your trip,” said Carol Mueller, a vice president of Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection . “If you become ill before your trip, you’ll need a doctor’s note confirming your illness and that you are unable to travel in order to be eligible for benefits. The benefits are the same regardless of whether you contract Omicron, another variant of Covid or any illness for that matter.”

Buyers should read the policies carefully and look out for those that exclude pandemics, Covid-19 and its variants. To make a claim, you must have had travel insurance before becoming ill.

“We always say, you can’t buy auto insurance after you’ve already had an accident,” said Meghan Walch, the product manager of InsureMyTrip , an insurance sales site. “It is designed for unforeseen issues. You have to purchase it before an event.”

I am traveling internationally. If borders close because of Omicron, am I covered through travel insurance?

No, most policies do not cover you if your foreign destination closes its borders to visitors, as Israel did recently. With a few exceptions, that also goes for a government-issued travel warning to a destination, which is generally not a covered reason to make a claim.

Given the added uncertainties of Omicron, should I consider a ‘Cancel for Any Reason’ policy?

Cancel for Any Reason, or C.F.A.R., provisions would allow you to claim some of your nonrefundable costs if you decide not to go on a trip for any reason, including border closures or fear of contracting Covid. The rub is that this form of insurance — in addition to being more expensive — must generally be purchased within a few weeks of booking the trip and will only return 50 to 75 percent of nonrefundable trip costs.

“Most travel insurance policies do not cover you for wanting to cancel out of fear of Covid. We say this 10 times a week,” said Sarah Groen, the owner of the agency Bell and Bly Travel . She counsels clients to consider their worst fears — illness, for example, or quarantine — in troubleshooting travel insurance. “We’ve become like therapists,” she said.

What about quarantine and medical expenses?

Make sure the policy you choose covers these. In the case of medical coverage, check with your regular health insurer; many policies will not cover you abroad, which is an additional reason to consider coverage if you are traveling internationally.

“What travel insurance can do is cover additional hotel stays if you are able to self-quarantine and additional airfare when you’re able to come home,” said Megan Moncrief, the chief marketing officer for Squaremouth , a travel insurance sales site. She added that most policies will extend to seven days past your originally scheduled return date, effectively covering only about seven days in case of quarantine.

Do some destinations require travel insurance?

Yes, primarily to cover medical care or quarantine accommodations in the event that a traveler tests positive for Covid-19. For example, Singapore requires medical insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Singapore dollars, or about $22,000. Fiji requires travel insurance to cover potential treatment for Covid-19, and makes it available from about $30. Some destinations, such as Anguilla , recommend rather than require travel insurance. InsureMyTrip.com has a page devoted to countries that require travel insurance.

It bears thinking about what it would take to get home for treatment should you contract Covid-19 abroad. Thailand, for example, requires travelers to have medical insurance with the minimum coverage of $50,000. “Evacuation out of Thailand would be higher,” said Sasha Gainullin, the chief executive of Battleface , a travel insurance start-up that unbundles benefits. In the case of a Thailand trip, he advised taking medical coverage up to $100,000 for treatment locally and $500,000 for medical evacuation and repatriation.

Do I need insurance if I have bookings with flexible cancellation policies?

Probably not, if you have hotel reservations that allow free cancellation 24 to 48 hours in advance. The same with flights; if your flight is changeable and will provide a voucher or refund in case of cancellation, you’re covered.

I have rented a house with restrictive cancellation penalties. Can I insure against those?

Yes. Vacation home rentals from Airbnb and the like can be treated just like other accommodations that do not offer refunds. In this case, you would want to get a policy in the amount you would forfeit if you had to cancel for a covered reason like illness. Again, fear of travel is not a covered reason; for that, you would need C.F.A.R.

Elaine Glusac is the Frugal Traveler columnist. Follow her on Instagram: @eglusac .

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Get Vaccinated Before You Travel

It’s important to plan ahead to get the shots required for all countries you and your family plan to visit.

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Protect your child and family when traveling in the United States or abroad by:

  • Getting the shots required for all countries you and your family plan to visit during your trip
  • Making sure you and your family are up-to-date on all routine U.S. vaccines
  • Staying informed about travel notices and alerts and how they can affect your family’s travel plans

Avoid getting sick or coming back home and spreading the disease to others.

Vaccinate at least a month before you travel

See your doctor when you start to plan your trip abroad. It’s important to do this well in advance.

  • Your body needs time to build up immunity.
  • You may need several weeks to get all the doses of the vaccine.
  • Your primary doctor may not stock travel vaccines. Visit a travel medical clinic .
  • You’ll need time to prepare for your pre-travel appointment .
  • If the country you visit requires a yellow fever vaccine , only a limited number of clinics have the vaccine and will probably be some distance from where you live. You must get it at least 10 days before travel.

Find out which vaccines are recommended or required for the countries you plan to visit .

TIP : Save time by getting routine vaccines during the same doctor visit. Use the Vaccine Self-Assessment Tool and discuss the results with your doctor. It tells you which U.S. recommended vaccines you (19 years and older) or your child (birth – 18 years) might need.

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When traveling to another country be aware your doctor may not carry a travel vaccine and you may have to visit a medical clinic.

Many travel vaccines require multiple shots or take time to become fully effective. But some multiple-dose vaccines (like hepatitis A) can still give you partial protection after just one dose. Some can also be given on an “accelerated schedule,” meaning doses are given in a shorter period of time.

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Vaccines for Travelers

Vaccines protect travelers from serious diseases. Depending on where you travel, you may come into contact with diseases that are rare in the United States, like yellow fever. Some vaccines may also be required for you to travel to certain places.

Getting vaccinated will help keep you safe and healthy while you’re traveling. It will also help make sure that you don’t bring any serious diseases home to your family, friends, and community.

On this page, you'll find answers to common questions about vaccines for travelers.

Which vaccines do I need before traveling?

The vaccines you need to get before traveling will depend on few things, including:

  • Where you plan to travel . Some countries require proof of vaccination for certain diseases, like yellow fever or polio. And traveling in developing countries and rural areas may bring you into contact with more diseases, which means you might need more vaccines before you visit.
  • Your health . If you’re pregnant or have an ongoing illness or weakened immune system, you may need additional vaccines.
  • The vaccinations you’ve already had . It’s important to be up to date on your routine vaccinations. While diseases like measles are rare in the United States, they are more common in other countries. Learn more about routine vaccines for specific age groups .

How far in advance should I get vaccinated before traveling?

It’s important to get vaccinated at least 4 to 6 weeks before you travel. This will give the vaccines time to start working, so you’re protected while you’re traveling. It will also usually make sure there’s enough time for you to get vaccines that require more than 1 dose.

Where can I go to get travel vaccines?

Start by finding a:

  • Travel clinic
  • Health department
  • Yellow fever vaccination clinic

Learn more about where you can get vaccines .

What resources can I use to prepare for my trip?

Here are some resources that may come in handy as you’re planning your trip:

  • Visit CDC’s travel website to find out which vaccines you may need based on where you plan to travel, what you’ll be doing, and any health conditions you have.
  • Download CDC's TravWell app to get recommended vaccines, a checklist to help prepare for travel, and a personalized packing list. You can also use it to store travel documents and keep a record of your medicines and vaccinations.
  • Read the current travel notices to learn about any new disease outbreaks in or vaccine recommendations for the areas where you plan to travel.
  • Visit the State Department’s website to learn about vaccinations, insurance, and medical emergencies while traveling.

Traveling with a child? Make sure they get the measles vaccine.

Measles is still common in some countries. Getting your child vaccinated will protect them from getting measles — and from bringing it back to the United States where it can spread to others. Learn more about the measles vaccine.

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  • Some travel insurance will cover COVID-19 infection and quarantine. However, the fear of contracting COVID is not covered under most plans. In that case, “Cancel for Any Reason” coverage may offer protection.
  • Many countries now require travel insurance. Depending on where you go, you may need to purchase a nationally administered plan.
  • If you’re planning a trip, know that these requirements are changing frequently. Always read the fine print on any coverage you’re considering. Before you depart, double-check your plan to make sure that it’s complying with the requirements of the country you’re traveling to.

Jonathan Tucker didn’t intend to contract COVID-19 in Ireland in early April.

Tucker, who plays djembe and sings with the pirate band The Musical Blades, was touring the Emerald Isle as part of a guided tour featuring the musical group.

After seeing many of the sights, he and roughly 20 of the 65 tour participants came down with COVID and had to stay behind to quarantine.

While quarantining in an Irish hotel room isn’t ideal, Tucker told Verywell that he was prepared for the possibility.

“We got travel insurance, although it wasn’t exclusively for COVID,” said Tucker. “We also made sure we saved enough for double the trip expenses just in the event that this happened. Otherwise, it would be irresponsible.”

Tucker chose a plan through Allianz that reimbursed his expenses, including accommodations while traveling.

Since Ireland’s quarantine time is counted from the first sign of COVID symptoms , without that coverage, Tucker would have been on the hook for an additional seven days of accommodations.

What Is Travel Insurance?

Travel insurance has been around far longer than COVID, but the pandemic has made it much more attractive to travelers.

Typical plans cover trip delays, lost baggage, or medical care if a traveler has to visit a healthcare facility abroad. Most domestic healthcare plans don’t offer coverage.

Some plans, like Tucker’s, work for solo travelers or couples traveling together—even if only one person tests positive for COVID.

Travel Insurance for COVID

While there are options for travelers trying to prepare for the possibility that COVID could derail their plans, it hasn't always been that way.

Damian Tysdal, the founder of CoverTrip , told Verywell that epidemics were historically excluded from travel insurance.

Tysdal has written about travel insurance trends on his blog since 2006. He told Verywell that he’s seen plans change throughout the pandemic.

“COVID coverage with travel insurance has been evolving since the beginning of the pandemic,” said Tysdal. “Some companies outright excluded any losses resulting from an epidemic. Others covered it, but only if you purchased insurance before it became a ‘known event’—after which it could not be insured.”

According to Tysdal, most companies covered COVID as if it were any other illness—they paid for medical care, or if you were diagnosed before your trip, they covered trip cancellation.

However, consumers need to read plans carefully and look for loopholes such as exclusions for epidemics.

Is COVID Fear Covered?

Tysdal said that one thing that most plans don’t cover is the fear of contracting COVID, even if case rates justify that fear.

“The main problem came down to people wanting to cancel out of fear of getting COVID. That is not covered,” said Tysdal.

According to Tysdal, an exception would be a plan with “Cancel for Any Reason” coverage, which is “an optional upgrade that extends your list of covered reasons for cancellation. In that case, you could cancel out of fear.”

What Will Travel Insurance Cover?

Joe Cronin, MBA , president of International Citizens Insurance, told Verywell that travel insurance plan coverage varies, particularly when it comes to COVID-related expenses.

For example, some plans will only cover the costs of medical treatment, while others will pay for the cost of quarantining (as in Tucker’s case).

For quarantine coverage, plans might pay a set amount of money for meals, transportation, and lodging.

Read the Fine Print

Cronin said that travelers need to know that self-administered COVID tests are not always enough to trigger plan coverage.

“In most cases, a physician must diagnose you with COVID to receive coverage,” said Cronin. “If you discover you have COVID through a self-administered test, you may have to go to a doctor to get the diagnosis confirmed for the coverage to take effect.”

Cronin explained that “some policies will only cover quarantine if you can show that a government authority or doctor mandated it and that it was because you tested positive or are symptomatic.”

To make sure you’re complying with the policy you’ve purchased, Cronin said it’s crucial that you read the fine print.

Some traditional travel insurance plans changed to accommodate COVID, but there are others that are specifically geared toward it. For example, CAP and Covac Global both offer programs that are optimized for COVID coverage.

Do I Need Travel Insurance?

Travel insurance used to be an optional expense, but Cronin said that many countries now require it for entry.

As borders open to summer travelers, some countries are starting to require travelers to purchase the insurance coverage that’s offered by their national governments.

As of February 2022, Belize requires all visitors to purchase mandatory international health insurance through their tourism portal and covers medical treatment in the country.

Other countries only require travel insurance if you’re unvaccinated.

For example, Singapore requires unvaccinated travelers to carry travel insurance with a minimum of S$30,000 coverage (about US$22,000). Vaccinated travelers are encouraged, but not required, to have insurance.

Know Requirements—and Check for Changes

Cronin said that the requirements for travel insurance change rapidly, so it can be hard to keep up.

“Some countries have said they are implementing a travel insurance requirement only to remove it at the last second,” said Cronin. “Other countries have officially removed their travel insurance requirement—but border control agents are still asking for your travel insurance plan on entry. It is important to check the requirements of the country you are going to.”

As of April 2022, the United States has no travel insurance requirement for entry. Still, White House representatives have stated that there is no intention of lifting the testing requirement for reentry into the U.S.

As that testing remains, more Americans could wind up stranded abroad with COVID—whether they are symptomatic or not. Travel insurance could be the only thing standing between them and a very expensive quarantine.

What This Means For You

Travel insurance used to be a precaution that many travelers considered an unnecessary expense. Now, it might be necessary for entry into a country you plan to visit.

If you choose to purchase travel insurance, read the fine print carefully. Make sure that you know what’s covered—and what’s not—when it comes to COVID medical care and quarantine support.

The information in this article is current as of the date listed, which means newer information may be available when you read this. For the most recent updates on COVID-19, visit our  coronavirus news page .

By Rachel Murphy Rachel Murphy is a Kansas City, MO, journalist with more than 10 years of experience.

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Aviva Health offering third doses of Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines

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ROSEBURG, Ore. – Aviva Health is now offering third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to individuals who are immunocompromised.

This follows authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) that certain people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised can receive a third dose of the mRNA vaccines.

OHA explicitly pointed to the difference between a booster and a third dose. Boosters are typically given when immunity has diminished. On the other hand, the third dose provides greater immunity to people whose existing medical conditions may inhibit strong protection from the first two doses.

“The delta COVID-19 is devastating Douglas County right now,” says Aviva Health Vice President of Community Health Christin Rutledge. “It’s vitally important that eligible immunocompromised individuals get this third dose of these vaccines, which have proven to decrease hospitalization, transmission and death.”

Eligible individuals must have received their second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine at least 28 days prior to the third dose and meet the following criteria:

  • Active treatment for solid tumor and hematologic malignancies
  • Receipt of solid-organ transplant and taking immunosuppressive therapy
  • Receipt of CAR*-T-cell or hematopoietic stem cell transplant (within 2 years of transplantation or taking immunosuppression therapy)
  • Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (e.g., DiGeorge, Wiskott-Aldrich syndromes)
  • Advanced or untreated HIV infection
  • Active treatment with:
  • oHigh-dose corticosteroids (i.e., ?20 mg prednisone or equivalent per day),
  • oAlkylating agents (carboplatin, cisplatin, carmustin)
  • oAntimetabolites (Gemcitabine, Methotrexate, 5-flurouracil)
  • oTransplant-related immunosuppressive drugs
  • oCancer chemotherapeutic agents classified as severely immunosuppressive
  • oTNF blockers (Humira (adalimumab), Remicade (infliximab)
  • oOther biologic agents that are immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory

Rutledge also urges individuals who are still unvaccinated to get the shot.

“People in our community are dying and the health care system is being overwhelmed,” she says. “The best pathway out of this dire situation is to protect yourself and the community through vaccination, which time and again has proven to be safe and effective.

“We’ll reach herd immunity either through vaccination uptake or spread of the virus,” Rutledge says. “There’s the fast, safe way and the painful way, and for the sake of the people of Douglas County I hope we choose fast and safe.”

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The latest COVID-19 vaccine is here. Here’s where and when to get it — and RSV and flu shots, too

New COVID-19 vaccines are available from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech for everyone 6 months and older following approval from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

By Amanda Musa, CNN

(CNN) — Now that the US Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have signed off, you won’t have to wait long to get your updated COVID-19 shot. Major pharmacy chains have already started rolling out vaccine appointments.

Manufacturers say the tweaked mRNA vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech are effective against EG.5, the strain that is currently dominant in the United States, as well as other emerging variants.

Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated as soon as possible. COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are continuing to creep up and the threat of other respiratory viruses, including flu and RSV, loom ahead this fall. For the first time, vaccines are available against all three.

Here’s what you need to know about when and where you should get the vaccines you need to stay healthy this fall.

Who should get vaccinated

Everyone age 6 months and older should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, according to the CDC.

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a panel of experts that advises the agency on vaccines, said on Tuesday that everyone ages 5 and older should get at least one dose of an updated mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 this year.

Children age 6 months through 4 years who are getting their vaccines for the first time should get two doses of a Moderna vaccine and three doses of a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, and at least one of the doses should be the updated vaccine.

The committee also recommended that people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised get at least three doses of COVID-19 vaccine, with at least one of those doses being an updated shot. They also have the option to get an additional updated vaccine later in the year.

The committee has not decided whether people 65 and older will need another dose of the updated vaccine in a few months. Most older adults became eligible for a second dose of a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine this past spring.

“The committee is very committed to equity, to make sure that everyone in our very diverse country will have access to the vaccine,” said Dr. William Schaffner, a professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville and former medical director of the nonprofit National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.

That means recommending more doses for people who are at higher risk of severe illness, such as people ages 65 and older, people who have weakened immune systems or underlying conditions and people who live in nursing homes or pregnant.

It is these people who will benefit the most from the new vaccines, according to Dr. Dan Barouch, director of the Center for Virology and Vaccine Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, who was not involved in developing either the of the new shots but previously helped study the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

“The primary goal of these vaccines is to reduce the risk of severe disease, which is a very important goal, but it is not likely that these boosters will provide frank protection against the acquisition of infection and probably only modest effect on mild disease,” he said. “And so, these boosters will likely be important for people who are at severe risk of disease.”

Flu and RSV are also expected to circulate this fall and winter, creating a triple threat of lung infections.

Annual flu shots are available now , and the CDC recommends them for everyone 6 months  and older in September and October, especially very young children, people with preexisting health conditions, pregnant people and older adults.

There are also two vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV, available for people 60 and older. Both are single-dose vaccines. Schaffner urges everyone in that age group to get their RSV vaccine, adding that the virus “causes as much respiratory illness” as the flu each year.

When to get vaccinated

Timing when to get your updated COVID-19 shot depends on when you received your last one, Schaffner said. Those who got their last COVID-19 vaccine several months or longer ago should get it in the next few weeks: late September through October.

But people who recently received the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine or who were recently infected with the virus itself should wait a bit longer, he said.

“They ought to wait about three months in order to get the maximum benefit from the booster,” Schaffner said. “Most vaccines like this, take about 10 days for full protection to develop and of course it develops day by day.”

That is how much time it takes for the body to start circulating antibodies through the bloodstream, he said. If you have a trip or a large event coming up, Schaffner said, “give it at least a week, even two weeks is better.”

For RSV, the CDC is encouraging doctors to administer the new immunizations as soon as possible. Flu shots should be administered during the month of October, Schaffner said, preferably by Halloween, an approach called “flu before boo.”

It is completely safe for people to get their flu shot and COVID-19 shots on the same day, usually one in each arm, according to Schaffner. He adds the new RSV vaccines can also be given at the same time as other vaccines, per the CDC’s recommendation.

However, Schaffner notes, “people certainly are not obliged to get vaccines simultaneously. If they would like to spread them out, that’s perfectly understandable.”

Schaffner does warn though, “a vaccine delayed is unfortunately often a vaccine never received. So, you’ll have to motivate yourself to seek out the vaccine. You’ll have to go to your doctor’s office or pharmacy two or three times to make sure that you do get all the vaccines for which you are eligible.”

Where to get vaccinated

The new COVID-19 vaccine will be available at some retail pharmacies by the end of the week.

“We expect CVS Pharmacy locations to begin receiving supply of the new COVID-19 vaccines later this week,” CVS said in a statement to CNN. “Our pharmacies will continue to receive them on a rolling basis.”

Right now, patients can schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment on the CVS and Walgreens websites.

Walgreens’ Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kevin Ban said in a statement this week, “Eligible individuals will be able to schedule appointments within 24 hours following CDC recommendation.”

Available appointments will begin this week, Ban said, and will be on a “rolling basis as stores receive vaccines.”

Rite Aid will also have the new vaccine in stores soon. “Our online scheduler with appointments available for customers wanting to receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine will be live on Friday, Sept. 15,” it said in a statement.

The vaccine will also be available at doctors’ offices and federally qualified health centers.

Appointments for flu and RSV vaccines for older adults are currently available at CVS and Walgreens as well as other retailers, and at doctor’s offices and local health clinics.

Cost of vaccinations

Most people with health insurance will be able to get their updated COVID-19 shot at their doctor’s office or pharmacy, such as CVS or Walgreens, at no cost. Under the Affordable Care Act, most insurance plans are covering the full cost of the updated COVID-19 vaccines without co-pays.

People who are uninsured — about 28 million Americans, according to KFF — or underinsured may still have access to the updated COVID-19 vaccine for free.

They will be eligible for free COVID-19 vaccines through the government’s Bridge Access Program , which will provide vaccines at health departments and federally qualified health clinics. Bridge Access providers will be added to the  Vaccines.gov  website this week, which will help people find locations to get the free vaccines.

CVS and Walgreens both say they will offer the latest COVID-19 vaccine through the program.

Children from low-income families will be able to get free vaccines through the CDC’s Vaccines for Children program .

Flu shots will remain available at no cost through most insurance plans including Obamacare. Medicare Part B also covers flu shots for adults 65 and older.

The new RSV vaccines for seniors may require a prescription from a doctor and might not be covered by insurance. If not, the shots cost around $300. Schaffner said anyone worried about coverage should reach out to their insurance company for guidance.

CNN’s Brenda Goodman, Deidre McPhillips and Jacqueline Howard contributed to this report.

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Moscow city orders compulsory COVID-19 shots for 2 million workers

By Alexander Marrow

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Moscow city authorities ordered all workers with public facing roles to be vaccinated against COVID-19, one of the most forceful steps taken anywhere in the world to compel employees to get shots.

A decree on Wednesday listed a range of jobs - from hairdressers, retailers and taxi drivers to bank tellers, teachers and performers - for which vaccination will now be obligatory. Deputy Mayor Anastasia Rakova said the list covers more than 2 million workers in the Russian capital.

Companies were given a month to ensure at least 60% of staff had received first doses, or face fines or temporary closure.

At least one provincial region, the Kuzbass in Siberia, issued a similar order, which said "certain categories of citizens" would be required to get shots, and state agencies as well as businesses must vaccinate 60% of staff by mid-July.

Russia has been offering vaccines to the public since last year, but has so far seen low uptake and is now seeing a major new surge of infections, with the capital hardest hit.

"More than 12,000 people are in hospitals with varying degrees of severity. In terms of morbidity, we are already at the level of last year's peak," Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin wrote on Wednesday on his personal blog.

Rakova, the deputy mayor, said there had been a more than 70% increase in hospital admissions during the past week, and Moscow could run out of beds to treat coronavirus patients in 2-3 weeks, according to Interfax news agency.

Countries around the world have been struggling to battle vaccine hesitancy. But most have stopped short of requiring vaccines, except in limited cases.

The Kremlin has expressed dismay at the slow rate of vaccinations in Russia. President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that only 18 million of Russia's 144 million people had been vaccinated. Moscow has been exporting doses of its Sputnik V vaccine, even as most Russians have declined to get the shot.

TASS news agency quoted a Moscow city official, Yevgeny Danchikov, as saying companies that fail to meet the requirement to vaccinate staff could be punished by fines of up to 1 million roubles ($14,000) for repeat offences. Firms could also be shut down for up to 90 days.

Moscow accounted for 5,782 of Russia's 13,397 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. There were 75 deaths in the capital from coronavirus-linked causes in the past 24 hours.

Sobyanin said on Saturday Moscow was repurposing thousands of hospital beds for an influx of COVID-19 patients and told residents to stay off work this week to help curb the spread.

Several regions tightened coronavirus restrictions on Tuesday as authorities reported Russia's largest one-day case tally since February. Over the weekend, St Petersburg, which is hosting matches in the Euro 2020 soccer finals, and Moscow said they were imposing new curbs.

($1 = 71.8900 roubles)

(Reporting by Gleb Stolyarov, Maria Kiselyova, and Polina Ivanova;Writing by Alexander MarrowEditing by Peter Graff)

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    The CDC recommends American travelers get the COVID-19 vaccine before going overseas. 2. However, vaccinated travelers are not exempt from the United States' own masking and COVID testing requirements. Masks are still required on planes, buses and trains traveling into, within, or out of the U.S. and while indoors at airports and stations.

  9. Find a Clinic

    Find a COVID-19 testing clinic. CDC provides these links as a convenience to international travelers. CDC does not endorse, recommend, or favor any clinics on these lists, nor does the appearance of a clinic on these lists imply a guarantee of service quality. Page last reviewed: August 11, 2022.

  10. Omicron and Travel: So, Now Do I Need Trip Insurance?

    Fiji requires travel insurance to cover potential treatment for Covid-19, and makes it available from about $30. Some destinations, such as Anguilla , recommend rather than require travel insurance.

  11. Travel Vaccines to Protect Your Family

    Protect your child and family when traveling in the United States or abroad by: Getting the shots required for all countries you and your family plan to visit during your trip. Making sure you and your family are up-to-date on all routine U.S. vaccines. Staying informed about travel notices and alerts and how they can affect your family's ...

  12. Vaccines for Travelers

    Vaccines for Travelers. Vaccines protect travelers from serious diseases. Depending on where you travel, you may come into contact with diseases that are rare in the United States, like yellow fever. Some vaccines may also be required for you to travel to certain places. Getting vaccinated will help keep you safe and healthy while you're ...

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  14. Aviva announces £81m payment to UK health insurance customers through

    Aviva has announced that it is delivering on its COVID-19 Pledge by paying £81m to eligible UK private health insurance customers. The figure represents Aviva's current estimate of the difference between expected claims costs and actual claims costs for the period of claims monitored, from 1 March 2020 to 31 December 2022, when some treatments and procedures were delayed rather than cancelled.

  15. Why You Need COVID Travel Insurance for Summer Trips

    Other countries only require travel insurance if you're unvaccinated. For example, Singapore requires unvaccinated travelers to carry travel insurance with a minimum of S$30,000 coverage (about US$22,000). Vaccinated travelers are encouraged, but not required, to have insurance. TSA Extends Plane Mask Mandate Until April.

  16. Health insurance quotes

    Health insurance, also known as private medical insurance, is cover that helps pick up the bill for private medical care for a future short-term injury or illness. Take it out for yourself, your partner and your family. You can enhance or reduce your cover with optional add-ons depending on our budget or what is important to you.

  17. Think Travel Vaccine Guide

    Vaccination (2-dose vaccine): Recommended for most travelers. --Administer 2 doses, at least 6 months apart. --At least 1 dose should be given before travel. Consultation: Advise patient to wash hands frequently and avoid unsafe food and water. Hepatitis B. Sexual contact, contaminated needles, & blood products, vertical transmission.

  18. How Can Foreigners in Russia Get a QR Covid Pass?

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  19. Aviva Health offering third doses of Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines

    ROSEBURG, Ore. - Aviva Health is now offering third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to individuals who are immunocompromised. This follows authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) that certain people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised can receive a third dose of the mRNA vaccines. OHA explicitly pointed to ...

  20. How Will Moscow's Mandatory Vaccination Drive Work?

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  21. Travel and holiday insurance

    Annual multi trip travel insurance. Get cover for up to 31 days abroad per trip, for travellers aged up to 74. If you're planning to be away longer, you can pay extra to extend your cover to 45, 60, or 90 days. Trips in the UK are covered too - as long as you've pre-booked accommodation for at least two consecutive nights.

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  23. Moscow city orders compulsory COVID-19 shots for 2 million workers

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  24. How To Save Money On Travel Insurance If You're Over 60

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