Source: The Points Guy
Summary
Karina S. purchased travel insurance for her 13-day trek of Nepal’s Manaslu Circuit, which proved to be a wise decision when she experienced a medical emergency at high altitude. Her insurance provider, TravelGuard, paid upfront for a helicopter evacuation and reimbursed her for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The incident highlights the importance of purchasing additional insurance coverage for high-risk activities and destinations that may not be covered by credit card travel insurance.
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Karina’s story serves as a reminder to always research and purchase additional insurance coverage for high-risk activities and destinations. The Himalayas, Nepal’s Manaslu Circuit, and helicopter evacuations are not typical vacation activities, but they can be covered with the right insurance policy. TravelGuard paid upfront for Karina’s helicopter evacuation, and she was reimbursed for her medical expenses. The moral of the story: don’t rely solely on credit card travel insurance for high-risk activities. And, of course, always read the fine print.
Author: Evan Null
