AAUG Insurance Company Ltd - Medical Tourism FAQ’s Medical tourism has been a hot topic lately. Odds are good that you’ve heard it mentioned in the news or from a friend who knows someone who went to another country for a medical procedure. With everyone talking about it, sometimes it’s hard to cut through the clutter. At AAUG Insurance Company LLC, we want to inform those curious about medical tourism and it’s benefits. So, we’ve created a list of frequently asked questions for you to browse
What is Medical Tourism? In the past, medical tourism has been defined as when someone travels out of their area to receive some type of medical treatment. Typically, it’s someone leaving a less developed nation with the goal of attaining better quality medical care in a highly developed nation. Lately, however, people from highly developed nations have been seeking out medical care in less developed nations. This change is a result of lower costs of certain medical procedures, technological advances in other countries, and longer wait times.
Is Medical Tourism Safe? The short answer is yes. But, just like any other type of company, poor quality can be experienced anywhere, even in highly developed nations. So you have to be diligent about your research. You need to ensure that the doctor and facility you’re looking into is qualified. At AAUG, we offer high quality international health insurance and can help you during your search for a doctor or country.
I Need a Specific Procedure. Where Do I Start Looking? Every country tends to specialize in certain medical procedures. Some, like Brazil, are known for their great plastic surgery offerings. Others, like Hong Kong, are known for their outstanding work in cancer treatments. The website www.medicaltourism.com offers an in-depth look into countries and their specialties.
How Much Does it Typically Cost? First, it depends on the type of treatment. A transplant will obviously cost more than dentistry. After that, it really varies depending on the country and lifestyle you choose. Some countries are just more expensive to visit than others. Plus, if you have to travel halfway around the world, odds are good that it will cost more than it would to fly 3 hours away. Also, where you stay plays a role. If you require a more luxurious hotel, that will cost extra. As always, research should be your first choice before you decide to go anywhere.
Do I Need Insurance? Typically, you don’t need to have insurance. But should you want insurance? Unless you want to pay for your bills out of pocket, the answer is most commonly yes. Companies like The American Assurance Underwriters Group offer high quality international health insurance for those seeking to go elsewhere for medical procedures. Often, in a country like the United States, their medical insurance isn’t accepted in other countries. Which means that, if you go somewhere else, the burden of the bill is on you. There are great advantages to purchasing quality international medical insurance from a company like AAUG. First, you can utilize our current knowledge of medical facilities in other countries to ensure that you know the situation and what to expect before traveling. This way, you can avoid common issues that could arise like counterfeit medication and a language barrier. With an international health insurance policy from AAUG, you would have immediate access to: Hospital services (impatient/outpatient, anesthesia, casts) Physician services for care or surgery
Prescription drugs Emergency dental services Repatriation Hotel stay for companions Medical evacuation
Research is Key Before deciding on whether medical tourism is right for you, we suggest that you do as much research as possible. There are great websites that give you thorough information about specific countries and their common specialities, along with answers to other questions that you may have. As always, we highly recommend visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website http://www.cdc.gov before you travel anywhere. And should you have any questions for us, we have friendly associates ready to assist you and answer any questions you may have. Please visit us at www.aaug.com
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