AwayCare Visitors to Canada Review
AwayCare True North Visitors to Canada Insurance Review
AwayCare Inc. is a privately-held travel insurance company founded in 2003. Their policy, AwayCare True North Visitors to Canada Insurance, has four levels of coverage - the most popular being their low-cost Standard plan. True North is underwritten by LS-Travel Insurance Company.
AwayCare True North is most popular with visitors to Canada aged 75+ |
AwayCare Standout Features
Available After Arrival in Canada Yes, with 48 hour waiting period for illness. (AwayCare True North) |
Child Care $50/day to max $500 (AwayCare True North - Standard Plan) |
Deductible Up to $10,000 (AwayCare True North)
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AwayCare True North Advantages & Disadvantages
Advantages
- The stability period can be shortened to 90 days for an additional fee on the AwayCare True North - Standard Plan.
- This insurance covers side trips of up to 30 days outside of Canada (except for trips home).
- Competitive rates for travellers aged 80+.
- AwayCare True North has a benefit not typically available on a visitors to Canada plan: Child Care.
Disadvantages
- The highest amount of coverage is $300,000.
- If the Assistance Centre is not contacted during the emergency or prior to treatment, the policyholder has to pay 30% of the eligible medical expenses.
- Super Visa policies are only cancellable with a visa refusal or rescinded application.