TRAVEL INSURANCE

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Our commitment to Saskatchewan

We have called Saskatchewan home since 1946, and we’ve been serving the province and our people ever since. Our local roots have continued to grow with offices in both Regina and Saskatoon. This local presence strengthens our understanding of the Saskatchewan marketplace, and our in-house expertise offers you a strong competitive advantage as we work together to provide your clients with peace of mind while travelling.

Saskatchewan Blue Cross is committed to continuously reviewing and improving our products and services, providing comprehensive and flexible coverage that fits the needs of Saskatchewan residents, no matter what stage of life they’re in. You can feel confident knowing your clients are protected by Saskatchewan’s most trusted name in health and travel insurance.

Customer service, travel assistance and being there for travellers is what makes us stand out. We’re here to offer the support you need to provide your clients with solutions that exceed their expectations. Your success is our success.

Thank you for choosing Blue Cross.

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"Saskatoon" is removed from our name. We become Medical Ser-vices Incorporated to reflect our commitment and service to the whole province.

Medical Services Saskatoon Incor-porated was authorized to help subsidize the costs of healthcare.

We join the Association of Blue Cross Plans. The first Blue Cross Plan was offered in Manitoba in 1939!

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From precursors to health partners Medical Services Incorporated was started when seven Saskatoon doctors signed a Memorandum of Association with the objective to provide medi-cal services to the people of Saskatchewan.

In 1962, MSI adapted our products to complement the government Medi-care program and help Canadians deal with rising healthcare costs.

Blue Cross’ international travel assistance service opens its doors to assist policyholders faced with an emergency abroad.

Canadian Blue Cross companies support the mission of the Children’s Wish Foundation by graciously providing travel insurance to the families whose child has been granted a dream trip.

A unique and exclusive agreement is signed with Florida Blue for the provision of emergency medical care in Florida.

Blue Cross is voted Most Trusted Brand™ in travel insurance by Canadian consumers.

™Trusted Brand is a registered trademark of Reader's Digest.

Saskatchewan Blue Cross launches new travel products to better serve the needs of Saskatchewan travellers.

MSI turns Blue and is now publically known as Saskatche-wan Blue Cross.

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ChoosingBlue Cross

… for your clients?

… for you?

Why is choosing Blue Cross beneficial…

✓✓ Blue Cross offers a wide selection of flexible insurance solutions that fitthe budgets and travel plans of most travellers.

✓✓ Our insurance coverages are accepted worldwide, and we are a BlueCross BlueShield® Association partner – the largest medical network in the United States. We also partner with assistance service providers worldwide.

✓✓ All travel insurances are available online for fast and easy sales.

✓✓ Access to a strong global travel assistance network that offers travellers support before, during and after their trip, 24/7. Wherever your clients’ travels might take them, they’ll always have a team of specialists ready to assist in case of an emergency.

✓✓ Customized products:

• Personalized rates based on age and trip duration

• Optional deductibles allow for savings of up to 35% on premiums

• Family premiums available on eligible products.

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About the Annual Travel Plan

Perfect for a frequent traveller or those travelling more than once per year. Clients can travel where they want, when they want, worry-free! This plan will cover an unlimited number of trips per year, up to the chosen maximum number of days per trip.

Key Features:

• Coverage for a full year & an unlimited number of trips

• Choose the maximum trip duration (4, 8, 17, 31, 60, 90, 120, 150 or 180 days)

• Start with Emergency Medical Care coverage and choose add-ons, including an optional deductible, Accidental Death or Dismemberment and Air Flight Accident

Why Choose an Annual Plan?

• Often costs less than insuring two single trips

• Covers all family members, whether they are travelling together or not.

• Includes Blue Cross Travel Assistance

• Custom options & flexible coverage

• Optional deductibles available

About the Individual Travel Plan

Great for single trip coverage like family vacations or quick getaways. Individual Plans provide the ability to customize coverage to the needs of your client and each specific trip.

Mix and Match Benefits:

• Emergency Medical Care

• Accidental Death or Dismemberment

• Air Flight Accident

Why Choose an Individual Plan?

• Tailor-made solution

• Optional deductible available

• Includes Blue Cross Travel Assistance

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World class Travel Assistance

Every year, our travel assistance service:• Manages over 40,000 files

• Assists 2,800 hospitalization cases

• Organizes 600 medical repatriations

Founded in 1989, our travel assistance service has become the reference in traveller support both here and abroad. Today, it’s associated with 24 assistance companies around the world.

Over the years, it has built a network of partners across the globe (hospitals, clinics, medical escorts, air and land carriers, etc.) to provide easily accessible medical services and care for our clients. Wherever they happen to be, we have reliable partners who will make it their priority to look after Blue Cross policy holders.

Our travel assistance service also benefits from a unique and exclusive agreement with Florida BlueTM, which guarantees your travellers a quicker and easier acces to emergency medical care.

Worldwide 24/7 assistance for Blue Cross insurance subscribers in need: + Injury or sudden illness

+ Referral to a physician, clinic or hospital

+ Contact with the family doctor

+ Medical follow-up

+ Repatriation

+ Ongoing contact with your family

+ Loss or theft of official documents

+ Accidents with legal implications

+ Assistance in case of death

Our travel assistance service

is made up of:201 specialists

14 nurses4 physicians

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Travel Insurance solutions for all types of travellers

BENEFITS

PRODUCTS

ANNUAL PLAN INDIVIDUAL PLAN VIP TRAVEL

For all types of travellers For individuals or families travelling more than once a year

For personalized coverage tailored to the needs of each trip

For Personal Health Plan members who travel frequently

Emergency Medical Care 1, 2

• Hospitalization fees, medical and paramedical expenses

• Transportation costs and repatriation• Subsistence allowance• Medical Follow-up in Canada

$5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000

Accidental Death or Dismemberment• Accidental loss of life in public

transportation• Accidental loss of life under any other

circumstances$100,000

Air Flight Accident $300,000 $300,000

Baggage Up to $1,000 in the event of loss or damage

Post-Departure Trip interruption Up to $1,000

SERVICES

Travel Assistance• Medical Assistance• General Assistance• Pre-trip Assistance

Included Included Included

1 The Emergency Medical Care coverage included in the International Student plan does not include Subsistence allowance or Medical Follow-Up in Canada.2 The Emergency Medical Care coverage included in the VIP Travel plan does not include Medical Follow-up in Canada.

Fresh new options, better flexibility, and even more peace of mind while travelling

$200,000

$100,000

$200,000

$100,000

*VIP Travel does not include Medical Follow-up in Canada

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The Children’s Wish Foundation

See what customers are saying“If I didn’t have Blue Cross travel insurance, I don’t know if I’d be

walking today.”

Julien Suffered a back injury in Mexico

Since 1989, Blue Cross has been proud to support the Children’s Wish Foundation by providing travel insurance to families whose child has been granted a dream trip.

Dream trips are the most popular wish request amongst kids who are battling life-threatening illnesses, and for every trip that’s granted, Blue Cross® provides travel insurance free of charge. If the need arises, we cover all medical expenses. This way wish families can enjoy their trip worry-free and come back with amazing memories.

“Blue Cross was the only travel insurance that the hospital would

accept.”

Steven Hit with an intestinal infection during a

trip to the Dominican Republic

We putpeople first

Have a question?Saskatchewan Blue Cross is here to help! Blue Cross provides you with access to our specialized team, helping you help your clients.

Our partners can count on the expertise of this dedicated and highly competent team in all manners of travel insurance.

OUR BROKER TEAM CAN:• Answer any question you may have regarding insurance policies, terms of sale, general exclusions and exclusions based on pre-existing conditions• Provide technical support to B2B users

Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.brokers@sk.bluecross.ca

CONTACT US

“We knew we were in good hands with Blue Cross, which was very reassuring.

Thank you so much."

RichardExperienced a kidney stone in Florida