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About Your Policy |
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Understanding Your Policy
Read your policy carefully. The most important sections of the
policy are:
Limitations and Exclusions
This section will tell you what is not covered under our
policy.
Eligibility
This section tells you who is eligible to be covered under the
policy.
Benefits
This section describes what is covered under your policy.
Note
It is your responsibility to ensure that you understand the terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of your
insurance policy. If you have questions about your coverage, please contact our customer service centre
1.877.894.6453, where someone will assist you. Or click on the PDF policy document or link provided in the
products section and read the document and coverage related to the product you are interested in. Many policies
have limitations, waiting periods for or exclude pre-existing medical conditions. If you or the person seeking
insurance has been treated for a medical condition then such conditions are pre-existing medical conditions. In
this case you should notify your insurance company and get confirmation in writing that you will be covered for
these conditions if you want them covered; otherwise, you could find a claim resulting from those conditions would
not be covered under the policy you purchase.
Be sure to read your policy. Or ask for help 1.877.894.6453, helpline@inglememberbenefits.com
Claims, refunds, changes or questions please contact us.
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Downloads and Technology |
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Travel |
With each travel insurance policy the insurer will provide a 24-hour emergency assistance service with contact
numbers, toll free in North America or collect call telephone numbers for other locations in case you need
assistance when travelling. See a sample of emergency assistance services
click here.
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Canadian Government Resources and Services |
Bon Voyage, But... – Information for the Canadian Traveller
Nothing can ruin a trip more than running into unexpected problems,
especially those that could easily have been avoided. “The Bon
Voyage, But...” booklet contains valuable information and advice
for Canadian travellers. Visit the
online
version.
Consular Affairs
Consular Affairs Canada offers a
large amount of information for Canadians travelling and living abroad,
including
travel reports on specific countries and regions and a special page
on
travelling with medication.
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
The Department of Foreign Affairs and
International Trade also maintains a website with valuable information for
Canadians travelling, working and studying abroad. Be especially sure to see the
Travel Assistance and
Education sections.
Security
Country Travel Reports - Security, Visas, and Health Concerns
Getting Assistance Once You Are Abroad
List of Canadian Government Offices Abroad
List of Potential Problems
Registration of Canadians Abroad
Lost and Stolen Passports
Consular Services - Assistance for Canadians Abroad
Emergency Services for Canadians Abroad
Specialized Consular Services and Fees
Help for Friends and Family of Canadians in Trouble Abroad
Canadians Imprisoned Abroad
International Child Abductions - A Manual For Parents
Health
Health Canada - Information for Travellers, Health Canada Travel Medicine program
Health Advice for Travellers, Health Advice for Travellers
Immunizations Recommended for Travel Abroad, Immunization & Inoculations
Advisories for Travellers – International Outbreaks of Disease, Health Travel Advisories
Quarantine and Migrational Health, Migration
SARS Basics: Canadian travellers are reminded to practice good personal hygiene (e.g., good hand-washing
practices) while travelling. Disease-causing microorganisms can frequently be found on the hands. Hand washing is
the single most important procedure for preventing infections.
SARS Health Canada Global Activity Report.
Information about safety and security considerations during travel is provided by the
Department of Foreign Affairs by
phone at 1-800-267-6788 or through a fax retrieval service at 1-800-575-2500.
Travel Medical Clinics in Canada
The following provides general health-related advice for the international travel. For your individual situation,
you should consult a physician or travel medicine clinic for advice related to where you are travelling. A listing
of travel medicine clinics in Canada is available from the
Canadian Society for International Health.
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Provincial Health Resources |
Eligibility for Provincial Government Health Insurance
Provincial Health Plans
Ontario (FSCO)
How to choose Travel Insurance (PDF 156 KB)
Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO)
Ontario FSCO
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United States Government Resources |
Department of State
The U.S. Department of State has a variety of important
resources on its website. Most importantly, be sure to visit their
Background Notes on specific countries and
regions, other information on travelling and living abroad.
US State Department Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets:
Travel Warnings Provides
country-by-country information relevant to health, safety, entry requirements, medical facilities, consular contact
information, drug penalties, and more.
Visa Services
For visa information and assistance, see the following pages:
Visa Services
Visa Forms
Health
Center for Disease Control and Prevention CDC
Secure Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) SARS Update CDC
CDC Data and Statistics scientific and research
Safe Food and Water
travel awareness
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International Resources |
World Health Organization WHO Home page, with access to all its
divisions and programs, and links to other relevant worldwide organizations.
World Bank World bank Home page and its constituent
regional and specialized banks, which together represent the principal multinational sources of funding for
developing countries. The WB group provides substantial support to health, nutrition and population (HNP) programs,
publishes many cross-national reviews, research studies, and country-specific documents on HNP topics, provides
country profiles and, through its annual World Bank Report, provides a large amount of statistical information on
all the countries of the world.
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Articles |
Canadian Snowbird going south for the winter?
General Advice For Travellers
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Currency Exchange Calculator |
Bank of Canada’s currency converter
Calculator for International currency
Students travelling
If you are travelling outside Canada for more than 180 or 212 days (depending on your provincial health GHIP plans
rules) and you are travelling for education, you should request and extension of services from your GHIP.
Expatriates
If you are living, working or studying outside of your country of citizenship then you are an Expatriate.
Expatriates have unique and special needs when it comes to health insurance and health care. Ingle Insurance will
be providing a full resource centre for resources. |
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Health |
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Special Health Sections:
Welcome to your online centre for health information: thousands of in-depth, physician-reviewed articles on drugs
and conditions, as well as the latest health news, feature articles, and other resources. There’s a wealth of
health information out there but what’s it really worth? Online medical advice is only as good as the source.
Our Health resources are the ones to trust. They’re Doctor-researched and Doctor-written.
Health Features
Provincial Resources
Eligibility for Provincial Government Health Insurance Provincial Health Plans |
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Student |
Canadian Students
Click here to view our
student packages. Canadian Student Health Insurance and
Travel Insurance. Also see Government resources and travel
information above.
International Students studying in Canada
Student Authorisation Information and Application
A student authorization is a form issued by an immigration officer. It allows you, after your admittance, to
remain in Canada to take an academic, professional or vocational training course at an approved university,
college or other institution.
Why do you need International Student Health Insurance In North America
FAQ’S – International Student Health Insurance for Students
Why do you need International Student Health Insurance In North America
FAQ’S – International Student Health Insurance for Administrators
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