Case study: Basira saved $3,000 in medical costs thanks to travel insurance

The story

Destination: Hamilton, Ontario

29-year-old Basira came to Canada from Algeria to study in Hamilton, Ontario. During the school year, she experienced several unrelated medical emergencies. First, she twisted her ankle in March, followed by a viral infection in November, and then a severe sinus infection in January.

Fortunately, Basira had purchased Student Travel Insurance when she decided to study in Canada, which covered all of her medical expenses. Without travel insurance, her medical emergencies would have cost her over $3,000.

• Clinic fees (including telemedicine consultations): $2,340.00
• Radiology fees: $524.00
• Prescriptions: $221.15
• Amount paid by the insurance company: $3,085.15

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^{Note: These examples are based on actual claims with specific traveller details changed to protect privacy.}