IN THE EVENT OF MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL THE ASSISTANCE CENTRE IMMEDIATELY
1 877-882-2957
toll-free from the USA and Canada
+1 (519) 251-7856
Collect to Canada where available, from anywhere else in the world
Our Assistance Centre is ready to assist you 24 hours a day, each day of the year.
Important Information
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Immediate access to the Assistance Centre is also available through the Manulife TravelAid
mobile app. To download the app, visit:
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Please note that if you do not call the Assistance Centre in a medical emergency and prior to
receiving treatment, you will have to pay 20% of the eligible medical expenses we would normally
pay under this policy (20% co-insurance). If it is medically impossible for you to call when the
emergency happens, we ask that someone call on your behalf as soon as possible.
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For all other insurance coverage, you must call our Assistance Centre within forty-eight (48)
hours of the cause of your claim.
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Do not assume that someone will contact the Assistance Centre for you. It is your responsibility
to verify that the Assistance Centre has been contacted. If you choose to pay eligible expenses
directly to a health service provider without prior approval by the Assistance Centre, eligible
expenses will be reimbursed to you based on the reasonable and customary charges that we would
have paid directly to such provider.
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Medical charges that you
pay may be higher than this amount. Therefore, you will be responsible for any difference
between the amount you paid and the reasonable and customary charges reimbursed by us.
Online Claim Submission
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Visit
https://manulife.acmtravel.ca
to submit your claim online. For faster and easier submissions, have all your documents
available in electronic format, such as a PDF or a JPEG. You may call the Assistance Centre
directly to enquire about your claim status at: 1 855 297-4379 from 8:00AM to 8:00PM ET.
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We need the following information when you submit your claim:
- Original, itemized bills and invoices
- Proof of payment (receipts)
- Proof of payment from any other insurance plan
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Applicable medical records, including:
- Complete diagnosis by the attending physician
- Documentation from the hospital that the treatment was appropriate
and consistent with your diagnosis
- Documentation that states the treatment could not be delayed until you
returned to your country of origin without adversely affecting your
condition and quality of medical care
- A letter from the referring physician recommending treatment of a
health-care practitioner under Insured Services benefit #3
- Proof of travel, including your departure date and return date (airline ticket,
passport or visa)
- copy of police report (in the case of a motor vehicle accident) h. your historical
medical records, if we ask for them
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Proof of travel (departure and return details such as airline ticket, passport, or visa)
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Copy of police report (in case of a motor vehicle accident)
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Historical medical records (if requested)
Paper Claim Submission
Claims must be reported within 30 days of occurrence.
Proof of claim must be submitted within 90 days
from the date of the claim or service.
Attach all required documents from the claim form and send to:
21st Century Visitors Claims
c/o Global Excel Management
P.O. Box 1237, Stn. A
Windsor, ON N9A 6P8
Canada
IN THE EVENT OF MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL THE ASSISTANCE CENTRE IMMEDIATELY
1-800-663-0399
From the USA and Canada
001-800-514-9976 or 800-681-8070
From Mexico
604-278-4108
Collect call from anywhere else in the world
Claim procedure
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In the event of a medical emergency due to a medical condition which may require or result in
hospitalization, contact us as soon as possible.
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Any notices of claim or correspondence concerning a claim should be promptly sent to: Claims at
TuGo
1200-6081 No. 3 Road Richmond, BC V6Y 2B2 Canada
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Claims for medical, dental and trip cancellation & trip interruption can be opened online at
tugo.com/claims, although some restrictions apply.
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Any cost incurred to obtain documentation required to confirm eligibility of your claim, other
than medical records requested by us is the responsibility of the claimant.
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To receive benefits, any requested supporting documentation must be provided by the claimant.
Claim Forms will be provided to the claimant to complete and return to us. It is the claimant’s
responsibility to complete and/or produce any documentation that we require to process and
confirm the eligibility of the claim.
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All required documentation must be received within one year from the date of loss. Failure to do
so will result in the denial of the claim.
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To qualify for reimbursement, itemized receipts must be provided as support for all eligible
expenses. If itemized receipts are not provided, the expense will not be reimbursed.
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If the claim is the result of a death, the following documents are required:
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A copy of the death certificate
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A copy of the Will or Power of Attorney
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A police report, if applicable
The claim forms must be signed by the Executor of Estate or the person who holds Power of Attorney.
IN THE EVENT OF MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL THE MSH ASSISTANCE CENTRE IMMEDIATELY
+1-800-334-7787
toll-free from the USA and Canada
Direct call: +1-905-667-0587
Email assistance: assistance@oldrepublicgroup.com
Our Assistance Centre is ready to assist you 24 hours a day, each day of the year.
Claim procedure
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You can submit a claim directly on our website: www.oldrepubliccanada.com/Claims/TAI by
selecting Go to eClaims. You can also download a claim form from this site and send it to us at
the address below.
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Travel Claims Department
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P.O. Box 557, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3K9
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Toll Free in Canada & USA: 1-888-526-0111
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Telephone Direct 905-667-3391
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Toll Free Fax: 1-866-551-1704
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Email: traveladmin@orican.com
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To make a claim for benefits under this policy:
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Submit your claims forms within 30 days of incurring the expense or loss, or as soon as
reasonably possible thereafter;
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Proof of the claim must be submitted within 90 days, and no later than 12 months from the date
of the event or loss.
IN THE EVENT OF MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL THE GMS Travel Assistance IMMEDIATELY
+1-800-459-6604
toll-free from the USA and Canada
905-762-5196
Email assistance:info@gms.ca
Our Assistance Centre is ready to assist you 24 hours a day, each day of the year.
Claim procedure
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In the event of a medical emergency you must provide written notice of claim within 30 days
after contacting GMS Travel Assistance. Notice of claim form will be provided to you by GMS
Travel Assistance on your initial contact.
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To be eligible to claim, you must submit the following documentation to GMS as soon as possible
and no more than 90 days from when the illness or injury occurred:
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original itemized receipts for all bills and invoices;
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proof of payment by you
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medical records, including a completed diagnosis by the
attending physician;
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for dental claims, proof of the accident;
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proof of the travel dates including your departure date from your country of origin and visa
documentation, if requested by GMS;
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your historical records, if requested by GMS; and
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Submit your claims forms within 30 days of incurring the expense or loss, or as soon as
reasonably possible thereafter;
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in the case of claims involving your death, GMS may require an autopsy subject to any law of the
applicable jurisdiction relating to autopsies.
- Expenses must be submitted to GMS no later than 12 months from the date of the last eligible
expense to be considered for reimbursement.
IN THE EVENT OF MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL THE Allianz Global Assistance IMMEDIATEL
+1-800-995-1662
toll-free from the USA and Canada
416-340-0049
Collect call from other locations
Our Assistance Centre is ready to assist you 24 hours a day, each day of the year.
Claim procedure
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In a serious medical emergency, get to a hospital and have someone call on your behalf within 24
hours of admission and before any surgery is performed. If you fail to notify Allianz Global
Assistance without reasonable cause, the insurer will only pay 80% of the eligible expenses. You
will be responsible for paying the remaining 20%.
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Claims for out-of-pocket expenses can be submitted through the secure Allianz Global Assistance.
Claims Portal: www.allianzassistanceclaims.ca for the most efficient claims experience.
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Claims should be reported as soon as reasonably possible, within 30 days of occurrence, and in
no event later than one (1) year after the date of occurrence.
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Written proof of loss should be submitted as soon as reasonably possible, within 90 days of
occurrence , and in no event later than one (1) year after the date of occurrence.
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Note: All eligible claims must be supported by receipts from commercial organizations and
medical documentation regarding your treatment. Other documentation may be required and/or
requested by Allianz Global Assistance. Any expenses for documentation or required reports are
your responsibility. Incomplete information when submitting your claim will cause delay.
IN THE EVENT OF MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL THE Assistance Center IMMEDIATELY
+1-877-878-0142
toll-free from the USA and Canada
+1-519-251-5166
Collect call to Canada from anywhere else in the world
Online Assistance Centre
TravelAid mobile app. Download this app from:http://www.active-care.ca/en/travelaid/
Our Assistance Centre is ready to assist you 24 hours a day, each day of the year.
Claim procedure
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In a serious medical emergency, get to a hospital and have someone call on your behalf within 24
hours of admission. Otherwise, you will have to pay 20% of the medical expenses we would
normally pay under this insurance.
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After receiving call, the Assistance Centre will verify and explain your coverage to you; refer
you to a medical provider; arrange to have your covered expenses billed directly to us where
possible; and monitor your medical condition.
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Please mail all original receipts, bills and invoices to:
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Manulife Financial Travel Insurance c/o Active Care Management
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P.O. Box 1237, Stn. A, Windsor, ON N9A 6P8
- Your claim must be sent to us within 90 days of your loss. Ensure you keep a copy of your
receipts, bills and invoices for your records.
- Claims can also be submitted online for faster and easier submission process.
IN THE EVENT OF MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL Zurich Assistance IMMEDIATELY
+1-833-532-2713
Toll free Call from Canada and USA
+1-819-742-1096
Call from anywhere else in the world. Collect call will be accepted.
Claim procedure
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The fastest way to claim eligible medical expenses for which you have paid out-of-pocket is to
submit your receipts through the secure Zurich Assistance claims portal at: www.globalexcel.com/zurichcanada
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If you are unable to submit your claims online you can reach out Zurich Assistance to get claim
forms and submit claim on the following address:
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Zurich Canada Travel Insurance c/o Global Excel Management Inc.
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73 Queen Street Sherbrooke (Quebec), Canada, J1M 0C9
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Email: assistance@globalexcel.com
When and how to contact Medi-Assist
In Canada and the US call toll-free 1 888 699-9333.Call Medi-Assist within 24 hours of an
emergency. A customer service representative is accessible to you 24 hours a day, seven days a
week. Assistance is provided in both French and English. Have a pen and paper ready. You will
need to provide Medi-Assist with your Pacific Blue Cross travel certificate number.
Phone: 604 419-2000 (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. PST, Monday to Friday)
Outside the Lower Mainland within British Columbia call toll-free 1 877 PAC-BLUE
Claim procedure
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Pacific Blue Cross
Travel Claims
PO Box 7000Vancouver, BC V6B 4E1Administration and
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Administration and travel extensions
Pacific Blue Cross
Travel Claims
PO Box 7000Vancouver, BC V6B 4E1Administration and
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Phone: 604 419-2200 (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. PST, Monday to Friday)
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Outside the Lower Mainland within British Columbia call toll-free 1 800 USE-BLUE
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E-mail: inhealth@pac.bluecross.ca15NOTES
IN THE EVENT OF MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL THE MSH Assistance IMMEDIATELY
+1 (800) 203 8508
toll-free from the USA and Canada
+1 (416) 646 3107
Collect call to Canada from anywhere else in the world
Email:mshassistance@mshassistance.com
Our Assistance Centre is ready to assist you 24 hours a day, each day of the year.
Claim procedure
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The insured person may designate a beneficiary for the Repatriation of Remains and Accidental
Death & Dismemberment benefits to receive the amount payable for their death. In the absence of
such designation, the beneficiary shall be the estate of the insured person. All other benefits
are payable to the insured person.
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The insured person is responsible for providing all the documents outlined below and for any
charges levied for these documents. To file a claim, the insured person must submit:
1.a fully completed Claim Form (provided by MSH Assistance upon notification of claim);
2. all original itemized bills from the medical provider(s) stating the patient’s name,
diagnosis,
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all dates and type of treatment, and the name of the medical facility and/or physician;
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a copy of your airfare ticket and passport confirming travel dates and entry into Canada.
For side trips, proof of both departure from and return to Canada. The type of proof depends on
whether you travelled via airline or car (for example, copies of airline tickets, itinerary,
boarding passes, gas receipts, hotel receipts, meal receipts, toll highway receipts, original
duty-free shop receipts);
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written proof of claim within 90 days of the date of receipt of services covered under this
policy;
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additional information pertinent to the insured person’s claim, as may be required by MSH
Assistance after receipt of the claim;
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the unused portion of the insured person’s air ticket to MSH Assistance, if the Emergency
Transportation benefit is used.
IN THE EVENT OF CLAIM
You must notify the Assistance Centre at: toll-free worldwide:1-833-370-8777 or collect:
416-814-7615 within 24 hours of any medical or dental treatment. This is a requirement to allow
the insurance company to manage the claim. Failure to do so will result in a Managed Care
Penalty and You will be responsible to pay for a share of any eligible expenses incurred. The
email is claims@tridentassistance.com
toll-free from the USA and Canada
2.Some hospitals may require a deposit. Please pay the deposit or direct the hospital to send
their invoice directly to the insurance company. Do not pay any other money to the hospital. Do
not sign a guarantee. Let the insurance company deal with the hospital charges.
If you visited a doctor in a clinic the cost will be small. You should pay the doctor and then
seek reimbursement from the insurance company by filing your claim for reimbursement.
If you have a deductible to pay against claims on your policy, please pay the deductible to the
Assistance company unless they ask you to pay it to the medical provider.
The claim form and an authorization form will be delivered to you. You must complete them, sign
them, and send the forms to the claims department at the address on the claim form.
The claims adjudicator will require a copy of reports and documents signed by the doctor or
delivered from the hospital to say what happened. In other words the claims adjudicator needs to
know (a) if it was an emergency; (b) why you needed to visit the doctor or hospital; (c) what
the doctor diagnosed; (d) how the issue was treated, and; how much it cost.
These reports will include:
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a.the attending physician’s medical records and report if you visited a doctor;
b.the Emergency room report if you visited a hospital;
c.the hospital medical records if you were hospitalized;
d.original invoices or receipts for any payments made;
e.all other documents and records that are requested by the claim’s adjudicator which mayinclude
historical medical records from your family physician in your home country.
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If the claims adjudicator requires additional information about your past medical history please
provide the answers as soon as possible. The claims adjudicator may require a copy of your
medical records from your family physician in your home country.
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The claims adjudicator will require the original invoices that you paid or the original invoice
sent to you by the medical provider. You will have to attach the invoices to the claim form and
send it by regular mail.
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In some cases, if you are directed by the claim’s adjudicator to do so, you may email the
invoices and claim form to claims@tridentassistance.com.
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Once all the questions have been answered and all the required information has been provided you
should expect that your claim will be settled within 60 days. The time required to obtain
documents and records is the rate determining step.