An East Bay couple faced a dire situation during their vacation in Portugal when the husband required emergency surgery, resulting in over a month in the hospital. The couple received a bill totaling $62,000, as U.S. insurance companies typically do not cover international hospital expenses. While many travel insurance policies cover emergencies abroad, some do not, highlighting the importance of understanding one’s coverage before traveling. The situation emphasizes the critical nature of being informed about insurance options when traveling internationally.
His fever was 107 and his blood oxygen was at 80% -- and they said literally if I didn't call, he could've easily died within five to 10 minutes.
The couple was billed $62,000, which included numerous surgeries and the five-week hospital stay. Kantor says that bill would cost at least $1 million here in the U.S.
It's important to remember that there are some insurance policies that simply won't cover out-of-state or out-of-country treatment.
Most insurance policies will cover emergency treatment while traveling abroad, but awareness of policy specifics is crucial for travelers.
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