Family Visits and Accommodation

If you or your dependant are hospitalized for at least three days, your Travel Emergency benefits will cover a visit from a family member or friend, if the attending doctor verifies in writing that the situation is serious enough to require a visit.

• One round-trip, economy airfare, by the most direct route from Canada
• Extra costs of meals and accommodation up to $250 per day to a maximum of $2,500 per incident
• Must be pre-approved by the medical travel advisor

If you or your dependant are remaining with a travelling companion whose return home is delayed due to illness or injury, your Travel Emergency benefits will cover the following costs, if medical verification and receipts are provided.

• Extra costs of meals and accommodation up to $250 per day to a maximum of $2,500 per incident