Before the Adventure Begins, Make Sure Your Family is Covered.

Travel Medical Coverage and Trip Cancellation Protection for families exploring the world, inspired by the Ellison family of @gooutsideandexplore.

 
 
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For Families Who Go Outside and Travel Together

The Ellison family of @gooutsideandexplore reminds us that travel can be one of the best ways to learn, connect, and experience the world as a family. From outdoor adventures and cultural experiences to once-in-a-lifetime trips like an African safari, their story is about saying yes to meaningful moments together.

Just before their overnight safari, the Ellisons learned that travel medical coverage was required to participate, and they did not yet have a plan in place.

With a once-in-a-lifetime family experience on the line, MissionSafe helped them secure coverage quickly so they could continue with their safari as planned.

Their experience is a helpful reminder: travel coverage should be part of the planning process, right alongside passports, flights, lodging, and excursions.

When coverage is handled early, your family can head into the adventure feeling more prepared.
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Which Coverage Do I Need?

Choose the coverage that fits what you want to protect.

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 Travel Medical Coverage 

Travel medical coverage helps give your family peace of mind while traveling internationally by covering unexpected illness, injury, emergency care, or other medical needs away from home.

At less than $4 per person per day, it is an affordable way to help protect the whole family when your regular health insurance may not travel with you outside the U.S.

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Trip Cancellation Coverage 

Trip cancellation coverage helps protect your travel budget by covering eligible prepaid, nonrefundable trip costs if you need to cancel, delay, or interrupt your trip for a covered reason. That can include flights, hotels, safari lodges, tours, excursions, and other travel arrangements.

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Why Families Should Think About Coverage Early

Family travel comes with more moving parts. More passports. More bags. More schedules. More people to protect.

Whether you are planning a safari, an international vacation, a family cruise, a guided tour, or a bucket-list trip abroad, unexpected medical needs or travel disruptions can affect the whole family.

Adding coverage to your planning checklist helps you avoid the stress of scrambling if an issue arises. It also gives you time to review your options, understand what is covered, and make sure the plan fits your trip.

Think of it as one more way to take care of your family before you go.
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Travel Medical Coverage for International Family Trips

When you travel internationally, your regular health insurance may offer limited or no coverage outside the U.S. Travel medical coverage helps prepare your family for unexpected medical needs while away from home.

Depending on the plan, coverage may help with eligible doctor visits, hospital care, emergency coordination, medical transportation, and support finding care abroad.

This can be especially important for family trips that include remote destinations, adventure activities, international flights, or unfamiliar healthcare systems.
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Peace of Mind

Know that your family and loved ones are covered in the event of an emergency.

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Around-the-Clock Emergency Support

Real help if something happens while you’re traveling.

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Affordable & Easy

Coverage that is simple to book and easy on your wallet.

 

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Help Finding Care

Need medical care overseas? MissionSafe has resources to help you find top-tier medical facilities and providers.

Trip Cancellation Coverage for Big Family Adventures

Trip cancellation coverage helps protect the money you have already invested in your trip. Family trips often involve significant prepaid expenses. Flights, hotels, safari lodges, tours, excursions, and special experiences can add up quickly.

Trip cancellation coverage helps protect eligible prepaid, nonrefundable costs if you need to cancel, delay, or interrupt your trip for a covered reason.

For a bucket-list family trip, protecting the money you have already invested can be just as important as planning the itinerary.
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Protection for your Travel Investment

Because plans (and prices) change fast.

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Trip Cancellation Protection

Coverage for the “we can’t go” moment.

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Trip Delay Protection

Help with unexpected costs, hotels, meals, and waiting.

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Baggage Protection

Coverage for lost, delayed, or damaged bags.

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

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Before your next family adventure, make coverage part of the plan.

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