Additional International Travel Insurance Support Options

Traveling abroad can be intimidating, especially if there is a language barrier, political unrest or crime. Travel insurance offers some benefit in that it can help you with these types of potentially scary situations. Some of these services cost more than the standard plan price, but may be worth looking into depending on your travel destination.

Assistance with Lost IDs, Money & Passports
If you lose or have your ID, money, credit cards or passports stolen, some companies offer assistance in these situations. Some can even provide you with cash until you can get assistance. While you'll need to contact credit card companies as well, some insurance companies can help you file a local police report and locate the nearest U.S. Embassy.

Translation Services
If you are faced with a serious medical, legal or personal situation, some travel insurance services can connect you with translation services to help you communicate with medical personnel and law enforcement authorities. Some can even provide you with a translator to relay communications.

Transportation Assistance
While many insurance plans cover emergency evacuation assistance, some can also help you with less desperate transportation needs. For example, you may want assistance leaving a foreign country, even though there is no apparent imminent danger. Travel insurance services can help you, in your own language, navigate transportation options in foreign countries.