Heading to Japan to Aid Relief Efforts?

If you, like many Americans, are one of those headed to Japan to help, be sure to take along travel medical insurance.

Now, the travel insurance comparison site, InsureMyTrip.com has joined with travel medical insurance provider, HCC Medical Insurance Services (HCCMIS) to launch a special program for U.S. volunteers headed to Japan to help with the relief effort. This initiative provides medical and evacuation coverage at a 20% discounted rate for the HCCMIS Atlas International Plan.

“By working together with HCCMIS, we are able to provide critical coverage most affordably, and protect those traveling to Japan to assist in relief efforts or to locate loved ones,” explains Jim Grace, President and CEO of InsureMyTrip.com.

Read the full press release, which includes instructions to redeem this offer.

How to compare and buy travel insurance

The easiest way to compare plans is to use a comparison website.

It works the same as Expedia when you buy plane tickets. You enter a few trip details and get prices from all companies at the same time. Then, you can narrow down your choices and make the right selection