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Ontario avg. weekly premium
$65/week
Emergency medical, adult ~40
Annual multi-trip savings
$220/yr
Vs. per-trip
Frequent travellers
Emergency medical limit
$5M+
Standard on most plans
Ontario travel insurance

What OHIP does
NOT cover abroad.

OHIP covers a maximum of $400/day for out-of-country emergency inpatient — a fraction of real US or European hospital costs. A private travel policy pays the balance. Placed through our licensed partner brokerages. Single-trip, annual multi-trip, snowbird 180-day plans, students, visitors to Canada — each has its own configuration.

Essential

Emergency medical

$5M+ standard limits. Covers hospital, ambulance, physician bills abroad. A single-day US hospital stay can top $10,000 — OHIP pays $400/day maximum.

Essential

Trip cancellation + interruption

Non-refundable trip costs if you must cancel or return early due to illness, family emergency, jury duty, or covered events. Buy at booking to protect deposits.

Optional

Baggage + personal effects

Delayed, damaged or lost luggage. Standard $1,500–$3,000 sub-limit. Bump up for photography or business equipment.

Optional

Rental car damage

Collision damage waiver replacement — often cheaper than the rental counter and broader coverage. Confirm your credit card doesn’t already include it.

Optional

Pre-existing conditions

Standard exclusions apply. Stable-condition definitions vary by carrier — 90/180/365 days pre-departure. Critical for Ontario snowbirds — get expert help.

Optional

Adventure sports rider

Skiing, scuba, mountain biking, motorcycle rentals abroad. Standard policies often exclude — buy the rider before you go, not after.

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★★★★★

“Florida snowbird for 15 years — my broker set up a 180-day plan cheaper than my old year-round plan. Explained pre-existing rules clearly.”

★★★★★

“Four business trips a year to Europe — annual multi-trip beat per-trip by hundreds. Should have switched two years ago.”

★★★★★

“Two-week Italy trip — added cancellation right at booking. Sister broke her ankle a week before departure. Full refund.”

FAQ

Ontario travel insurance —
common questions.

Doesn’t OHIP cover me abroad?
OHIP pays a maximum of $400/day for out-of-country emergency inpatient hospital care — far short of real US or European costs. Physician fees are covered at Ontario rates only. Every out-of-Ontario trip needs travel insurance.
How much does travel insurance cost in Ontario in 2026?
An adult in their 40s pays roughly $10/day ($65/week) for emergency medical. Annual multi-trip plans cost $200–$500 depending on age and coverage days. Snowbird 180-day plans run $500–$2,500 based on age and medical history.
What is annual multi-trip and should I get it?
An annual multi-trip plan covers unlimited trips in a year, each up to a maximum duration (typically 30 or 60 days). If you take 3+ trips a year, it usually beats per-trip pricing.
Snowbird 180-day plans — what’s the deal?
Ontario snowbirds staying in the US, Mexico or elsewhere for 3–6 months need a plan matching their exact travel dates. Age and pre-existing condition stability drive the price heavily — get expert placement.
What about pre-existing conditions?
Every carrier defines stable-condition periods differently — 7/30/90/180/365 days pre-departure. A single missed detail can void a claim. Work with a broker who knows the specific carrier language.
Doesn’t my credit card include travel insurance?
Some premium credit cards include limited emergency medical (often $1M or less) with age restrictions and short durations. Read the certificate — most Ontario travellers still buy supplemental coverage.
When should I buy the policy?
Emergency medical: at latest before departure. Trip cancellation: at the time of booking — you can’t insure a loss that’s already occurred.
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