AwayCare Visitors to Canada 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.

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AwayCare True North is most popular with visitors to Canada aged 75+


AwayCare Standout Features

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Available After Arrival in Canada

Yes, with 48 hour waiting period for illness.  

(AwayCare True North)

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Child Care

$50/day to max $500

(AwayCare True North - Standard Plan)

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Deductible

Up to $10,000

(AwayCare True North)

 

AwayCare True North Advantages & Disadvantages 

Pros icon   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.

 

Cons icon   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  • Super Visa policies are only cancellable with a visa refusal or rescinded application.

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