INFORMATION FOR TRAVELLERS TO CUBA
The Government of Cuba decided last February 16, that all travelers, foreign and Cubans living abroad, coming to the island from May 1, 2010 and thereafter shall take out a medical insurance policy.
The Government of Cuba decided last February 16, that all travelers, foreign and Cubans living abroad, coming to the island from May 1, 2010 and thereafter shall take out a medical insurance policy.
To meet such requirement, travelers shall have a travel insurance which covers medical expenses or a policy for medical expenses with coverage in Cuba.
The insurance policy should be bought at the country of departure. Travelers, who, exceptionally, do not have insurance at arrival, could obtain insurance and assistance from Cuban insurance companies at the airport, port or marina.
The insurance policy should be bought at the country of departure. Travelers, who, exceptionally, do not have insurance at arrival, could obtain insurance and assistance from Cuban insurance companies at the airport, port or marina.
Travel insurance from Cuban insurance companies and most international insurance companies receive travel assistance services in Cuba from Asistur S.A, available 24 hours all year round.
Experience shows that over 80% of visitors to Cuba have insurance coverage, from companies at their countries of origin covering their medical expenses in Cuba.
Travelers that upon the arrival are subject to control, shall present a policy, insurance certificate or travelling assistance card valid for the time span they will stay in Cuba.
Visitors to Cuba will not only find the natural beauty of the island and the proverbial hospitality of its people, but also absolute safety, which includes, of course, welfare and health. In case of any medical emergency, the Cuban health system guarantees the necessary medical care through a network of clinics and hospitals, covering every corner of the island. Primary health care is provided in most of the hotels.
For more information when planning your trip to Cuba please, visit our web site or any Cuba embassy or consulate next to you, or any Cuban Tourism Office.
Likewise, you can visit (http://www.cubatravel.cu/) or Asistur insurance company at (http://www.asistur.cu/).
We have also provided, below, a letter from RBC Insurance.
UPDATE: Medical Insurance Imposed for Travellers to Cuba
As you know, the Cuban government recently advised that beginning May 1, 2010, visitors entering Cuba will be required to buy health insurance.
At this time, Cuba does not have a published list of recognized insurance providers, nor do we have confirmation that a list will be provided. The latest information from Cuba indicates that travellers coming to the island should take out travel medical insurance at the home country of departure. Upon demand after their arrival, travellers shall present an insurance policy, insurance certificate or travelling assistance card valid for travel medical insurance for their total duration of stay in Cuba. Please be sure that your clients travel with their Confirmation of Coverage document and that they have it available upon their arrival in Cuba. This document identifies their effective date of coverage and departure date, the insurance product purchased and displays Assured Assistance Inc. as the emergency medical provider.
Now more than ever, the RBC Insurance® travel medical coverage is critical to ensuring your clients can travel with confidence.
RBC Insurance has extensive experience in working with Asistur, the Cuban government’s assistance agency, to assist and settle claims for your valued clients travelling to Cuba.
Should we receive further details, we will provide you with an additional update.
Thank you.
Simon Gilmartin
National VP, Group & Travel Sales
RBC Insurance Company of Canada
We have also provided, below, a letter from RBC Insurance.
UPDATE: Medical Insurance Imposed for Travellers to Cuba
As you know, the Cuban government recently advised that beginning May 1, 2010, visitors entering Cuba will be required to buy health insurance.
At this time, Cuba does not have a published list of recognized insurance providers, nor do we have confirmation that a list will be provided. The latest information from Cuba indicates that travellers coming to the island should take out travel medical insurance at the home country of departure. Upon demand after their arrival, travellers shall present an insurance policy, insurance certificate or travelling assistance card valid for travel medical insurance for their total duration of stay in Cuba. Please be sure that your clients travel with their Confirmation of Coverage document and that they have it available upon their arrival in Cuba. This document identifies their effective date of coverage and departure date, the insurance product purchased and displays Assured Assistance Inc. as the emergency medical provider.
Now more than ever, the RBC Insurance® travel medical coverage is critical to ensuring your clients can travel with confidence.
RBC Insurance has extensive experience in working with Asistur, the Cuban government’s assistance agency, to assist and settle claims for your valued clients travelling to Cuba.
Should we receive further details, we will provide you with an additional update.
Thank you.
Simon Gilmartin
National VP, Group & Travel Sales
RBC Insurance Company of Canada
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