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Here is a presentation that showcases the importance of Travel Insurance by Various Government Authorities around the World. Government Authorities of various countries advice their citizens to buy travel insurance before leaving the country or while traveling abroad.

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Travel Insurance Advice byGovernment Authorities

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Obtaining medical treatment and hospital care abroad can be expensive, and medical evacuation

to the U.S. can cost more than $50,000. - US Department of State

Source: http://travel.state.gov

US Domestic Medical Insurance is generally not accepted outside USA, nor does Medicare and Medicaid provide coverage

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If you incur medical expenses while overseas and you don't have travel insurance, you are personally liable for covering these costs. The Government cannot pay for medical expenses overseas.

- Australian GovernmentDepartment of Foreign Affairs & Trade

If you can't afford Travel Insurance, you can't afford to Travel

Source: www.smartraveller.gov.au

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- Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeUnited Kingdom

Source: www.fco.gov.uk

Many people deeply regret not taking out travel insurance. They think their credit card accident cover, home insurance, EHIC or

private health cover is sufficient. This is often not the case.

Always arrange travel insurance with health cover that is adequate for your destination. Do this before you go

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Source: http://www.kln.gov.my

It is advisable to purchase travel insurance to cover cancellation, theft, loss of money, stolen cards, passport or luggage, and the cost of medical treatments.

- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia

Include enough cover to allow for extra costs of travelling home

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Source: http://www.kln.gov.my

Medical costs abroad can be astronomical. In some instances medical

treatment can be withheld if a person has no proof of funds or travel insurance

- Department of Foreign AffairsRepublic of South Africa

Travel insurance should cover hospitalization and related medical costs as well as a possible emergency evacuation.

Source: http://www.dfa.gov.za

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