Vehicle Ownership and Travel Insurances

For your vehicle

You must obtain a yellow card from your insurance company. You must be able to provide proof of insurance and ownership upon request.

Medical Insurance

Double check that your insurance policy covers you during your time in Canada. Consider purchasing supplemental travel insurance if your own policy is not enough. Be sure to check with your health insurance company to ensure that your policy includes coverage for medical evacuations to the United States as well as escorts to the United States, hospitalization abroad, premature birth abroad, and other coverage for a beneficiary who is involved in an accident or illness outside the United States. Carry details of your insurance plan with you (and leave a copy with a relative or friend at home).

**Please note: The U.S. Social Security Medicare Program does not provide for payment of hospital or medical services outside the United States.

 

When making a decision regarding health insurance, Americans should consider that many foreign doctors and hospitals require payment in cash prior to providing service and that a medical evacuation to the United States may cost well in excess of $50,000.

 

Uninsured travelers who require medical care often face extreme difficulties.

 

When consulting with your insurer prior to your trip, please ascertain whether payment will be made to the overseas healthcare provider or if you will be reimbursed later for expenses that you incur. Some insurance policies also include coverage for psychiatric treatment and for disposition of remains in the event of death.