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Privacy
Policy
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FAQS FOR ADOPTIVE FAMILIES
Please click on the
following links for more information:
| FAQs for
Adoptive Families Traveling Internationally |
| Why do I need
medical travel insurance and protection? |
 Here
are four very good reasons:
1) Most international travelers
are inadequately or inappropriately informed about travel health matters
and approximately one traveler in four will experience at least one illness
while abroad.*
2) Motor vehicle accidents are an
even greater hazard abroad than they are at home, and constitute the most
important threat to the health and well being of the international traveler.**
3) In trauma cases, such as heart
attack, you need to act quickly and efficiently to save a life.
4) With Travel Protectors, someone
is behind you, helping you every step of the way.
| Doesn’t my regular medical insurance
cover me when I fly overseas? |
Most of the time, no. Many people erroneously
believe that if they have medical coverage in the United States, they have
it overseas, too. Check with your current carrier to fully understand what
coverage you have and what you are missing. Then, call Travel Protectors.
| What about my pre-existing condition?
Is that covered? |
 If
you have a pre-existing condition, Travel Protectors will find affordable
insurance for you provided you purchase coverage within 15 calendar days
of making your initial trip deposit AND you purchase trip-cancellation
insurance for the non-refundable, prepaid cost of your trip.
| Can I buy insurance only for
the time I am traveling in another country? |
Yes.
| What if I am in a medical clinic
or hospital and I can’t speak the language? |
Call the 24/7 Emergency Center, the
phone number of which is listed on your I.D. card.
| What is the FIRST thing I should
do if a medical emergency happens in a foreign country? |
 Call
the 24/7 Emergency Center, the phone number of which is listed on your
I.D. card.
| What if I travel to an area where
a terrorist act occurs? Am I covered? |
Some of our policies do provide coverage
in the event of a terrorist incident. Please refer to each product’s description
of coverage.
| What if my luggage gets lost? |
 Call
the 24/7 Emergency Center, the phone number of which is listed on your
I.D. card.
| What if I need to refill my prescription(s)
in another country? |
Call the 24/7 Emergency Center, the
phone number of which is listed on your I.D. card.
| What if I need help locating
doctors in a foreign country? |
Call the 24/7 Emergency Center, the
phone number of which is listed on your I.D. card.
| How do I get information about
vaccinations or other medical prevention information? |
 Contact
the International Society of Travel Medicine at www.ISTM.org.
On their web site, they list US and worldwide travel clinics where you
can find out if you need vaccinations for your specific destination. You
can also call them at 770-736-7060.
| What if my travel plans change
due to illness? Can Travel Protectors help me? |
Travel Protectors offers Trip Cancellation
Insurance, which you would purchase at the same time you purchase your
medical coverage.
| How do I know Travel Protectors
will be there for me when I need them? |
 Travel
Protectors works with Travel Guard International, the industry's leading
travel insurance provider - insuring more than 6 million travelers worldwide
each year. Our trip insurance plans offer coverage for vacation and trip
cancellation, travel interruptions and delays, emergency medical and health
expenses, lost baggage and more. Plus, every Travel Guard insurance plan
includes our 24-hour "911" travel emergency service for emergency medical
assistance, last-minute or emergency travel and flight changes, lost luggage
tracking, pre-trip travel advice and more.
| What if I need information about
embassies, consulates or local government offices in a foreign country? |
Call the 24/7 Emergency Center, the
phone number of which is listed on your I.D. card.
| What if my travel changes while
I am en route? |
Call the 24/7 Emergency Center, the
phone number of which is listed on your I.D. card.
| What about coverage for my adopted
baby / child / children while still in their birth country? |
Your newly adopted baby/child or children
can be covered while they remain in their birth country and have become
legally yours. Often families must remain in the birth country to
complete legal paper work and documents. It is for this time period
that Travel Protectors can cover your child. The coverage is inexpensive,
approximately $10.00 for seven days coverage. Please call Travel Protectors
toll free for more information at 877-515-9055.
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| Tips for
Traveling Safely to Foreign Countries |
  Know
where you are going at all times.
Do
your homework by reading guidebooks and studying maps before your trip.
Leave
expensive jewelry and expensive-looking jewelry at home.
Do
not carry valuables, even in a backpack or locked luggage.
Put
valuables in the hotel safe.
Wear
a money belt, concealed under your clothing.
Do
not flaunt wallets, purses, cell phones or cameras.
Avoid
unlit places and walking alone. Stick to well-traveled streets and stay
in groups at night.
 Be
cautious when in a new city – know the safe areas.
Learn
the customs of the country you are visiting.
Keep
in touch with the current political situations by listening daily to the
television or radio, if available.
When
in large cities and other popular tourist destinations, generally avoid
places frequented by North Americans such as bars, discos, US-owned fast
food restaurants, branches of US banks, American churches, US businesses
and offices and US consulates and embassies.
Be
as inconspicuous in dress and demeanor as possible. Wear moderate colors
and conservative clothing. Avoid American logos on your belongings and
clothing.
Avoid
large loud groups.
Keep
away from political demonstrations, particularly those directed towards
the US.
Do
not agree to newspaper or other media interviews regarding political conflicts.
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| FAQs for
International Adoption Agencies |
| How is Travel Protectors better
than their competition? |
 Travel
Protectors’ ultimate goal is to be a travel protection resource and a ONE
STOP SHOPPING service. Today, our competition only offers medical insurance
and trip cancellation coverage, which are absolutely crucial for a safe
and comfortable trip. However, what about expanding services to meet other
immediate needs that will protect your health and your life such as:
Cellular
or satellite phone service to make emergency calls or to remain in touch
with the office and family,
Currency
exchange information
Pre-packaged
medical kits for travel to Third World countries
Travel
protection items such money belts, mosquito repellant, disposable syringes,
water purification tablets
A
car or taxi that personally assigned to meet the traveler at the airport
and deliver to the final destination
Security
Warnings that can be emailed or text messaged directly to the travelers’
phone or Blackberry, allowing for easier altering of travel plans at a
moment’s notice.
Travel Protectors is dedicating its
time and money to bringing these services to you right now, with more planned.
We want to be the trusted, reliable source your families can turn to when
they need help with their travel needs.
| Why should I promote travel insurance
to my clients? |
 Your
families are your most important priority. They need to know about the
importance of coverage and the devastating financial loss they could face
without it. Many of your families have never traveled overseas and are
overwhelmed at the prospect of their impending trip. Any guidance you give
them to make the experience more pleasant will be appreciated immensely.
And, off course, happier adoptive families become the positive referrals
you need.
| What does it cost me to refer
my clients to Travel Protectors? |
It costs you nothing to refer Travel
Protectors and the benefits are huge. Your clients will be eternally grateful
if an emergency happens and they have the coverage they need while on their
trip. Don’t risk your clients being caught in an uncomfortable or life-threatening
situation without coverage.
| How can I be sure I am referring
my clients to experts? |
 Travel
Protectors' partners have nearly 100 years of industry experience (see
company bios for more information). Also, Travel Protectors works with
Travel Guard International, the industry's leading travel insurance provider
- insuring more than 6 million travelers worldwide each year. Our trip
insurance plans offer coverage for vacation and trip cancellation, travel
interruptions and delays, emergency medical and health expenses, lost baggage
and more. Plus, every Travel Guard insurance plan includes our 24-hour
"911" travel emergency service for emergency medical assistance, last-minute
or emergency travel and flight changes, lost luggage tracking, pre-trip
travel advice and more.
| How can I tell my clients about
Travel Protectors services? |
Travel Protectors should be listed in
many source of information sent to your families throughout the adoption
process. A few suggestions are:
Place
prominently on your website in all applicable areas.
List
in the information kit sent to all registered families under headings such
as Travel Agencies, Helpful Hints, Medical Emergencies, Your Health, Phone
information, Index, “Before you go” checklists, etc.
Include
in any correspondence or reminders sent to families before and during the
trip planning process.
Mention
in any seminars given to families throughout all stages of the process.
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* THE
DOCTOR'S GUIDE TO PROTECTING YOUR HEALTH BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER INTERNATIONAL
TRAVEL by W. Robert Lange, M.D., M.P.H., Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions,
page 3. |
