This is a guest article from Travel Insurance Center. As most of you know, I spent a few years as an actual travel agent. During that time I helped several groups go on tours. Most were from a local church and although not seniors they were not in their 20's. I always encouraged the travelers to purchase travel insurance and Medical travel ins. On a group trip to Italy, the leader actually twisted her ankle and had to be evacuated and brought home via a special seat and with medical assistance. Obviously it was more then a twisted ankle, but the was the start.
She was able to go to the hospital and give them her travel ins. card, they then called the ins. and kept them informed and worked together to co ordinate her early and specialized trip home.
This article is a great overview. What to do in an Emergency Medical Evacuation.
I do want to mention, for parents of 20somethings out there. "It is worth your child's future to buy the medical insurance when your extreme sports son or daughter is in another country hiking, climbing, jumping or swimming". They may not see the need. Of course not they are in their 20's.. BUT one injury and/ or medical evacuation could put them so far behind financially or as many young people do, they will try to cut corners in their short sighted way to save money. Causing long term problems.
Go Travel and Be Adventurous, BUT pack your backpack with all the needed items.
