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Can I buy travel insurance just for my child?

May 28, 2010 By Damian Tysdal

buy-travel-insurance-childIt is not uncommon for children to go traveling without their parents. Children may venture on long distance educational trips with their teachers and schoolmates, or they may participate in an educational excursion to a foreign country as part of an exchange program. All parents are concerned about the safety of their children, and they will be especially worried when their little ones are traveling abroad without them. Without parental supervision, children may be more susceptible to illnesses and accidents, and they may require medical attention during travel. Therefore, it is essential for parents to get a good travel insurance policy for their children before they travel abroad.

Travel insurance policies for children provide a number of essential coverage. In the event that a child is injured in an accident and needs medical attention, parents can claim compensation for medical expenses from the travel insurance provider. Children rarely understand the ins and outs of travel and there is a higher probability that they may lose their luggage, cash, and/or personal belongings when they are traveling. A child travel insurance policy will cover the loss of these items. Some travel insurance policies for children also offer compensation for injuries that result from participation in sports and high-risk activities, such as mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, and go-karting. It is important that parents have a full understanding of their child’s itinerary beforehand, so that the appropriate measures can be taken to ensure their child’s health and safety.

Parents can either purchase single trip travel insurance or annual trip travel insurance policies for their children. If their children are traveling only once a year, it is more cost-effective to get a single trip policy. Such policies only provide coverage for one trip, and it is no longer valid after the trip, additional coverage can be purchased to supplement a single trip insurance plan. On the other hand, an annual travel insurance policy covers any number of trips within a one-year period, and it is a better option for children who travel more than two times a year.

When choosing a travel insurance policy for their children, parents should opt for a policy that includes 24-hour emergency assistance. If their children lose their bags or travel documents, or is involved in an accident, they can call a 24-hour helpline and seek assistance from their travel insurance providers. Travel medical insurance should also be purchased for children, this insurance will cover children in the event of a medical emergency, and medical evacuation coverage dictates that an insured child will receive the best medical care available during a trip. Children who are suffering from certain medical conditions are required to get a special travel insurance policy. A pre-existing medical condition insurance policy provides special coverage that meets the needs of children with existing health problems, and the level of coverage is determined by the severity of the children’s conditions. Take the proper precautions to protect your children if they are traveling abroad, by investing in travel insurance, parents can feel confident that their children will be well taken care of, should the need arise.

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About Damian Tysdal

Damian Tysdal is the founder of TravelInsuranceReview, and he believes travel insurance should be easier to understand. See more from Damian on Google+.

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