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Dan Keon | Vice President , Marketing & Insights , Allianz Global Assistance
An Important Update To Your ARTA Emergency Travel Insurance Coverage
As travel continues to evolve , we want to make sure ARTA members are protected .
Effective February 1 , 2022 , ARTA provides coverage for medical emergency expenses related to COVID-19 , even if a Government of Canada travel advisory related to COVID-19 is issued for a member ’ s destination before departure or during their trip .
If a Level 3 travel advisory to avoid non-essential travel due to COVID-19 is issued for a member ’ s destination and the member is already travelling in that region , they will retain their coverage . There will no longer be a requirement to return home to Canada within ten days .
Trip cancellation or interruption due to COVID-19 – related events remain excluded from coverage , as COVID-19 is a “ known event ,” except in the case where a member contracts COVID-19 prior to their departure date and cannot travel .
Keep in mind , ARTA ’ s Emergency Travel coverage will cover sudden and unexpected healthcare expenses arising from COVID-19 but does not cover other benefits that additional top-up insurance may include , such as meals and accommodation expenses if quarantined and denied boarding benefits . If these benefits are important to you , you may wish to purchase a stand-alone COVID-19 Insurance and Assistance Plan from Allianz Global Assistance .
If you have any questions about
● ARTA Emergency Travel member plan , please call 1-844-996-9003 .
● Allianz COVID-19 Insurance and Assistance Plan , please call 1-800-984-0429 .
Allianz remains committed to protecting ARTA members and their travel experiences in the moments that matter most before , during , and after their trip . We will be right there with 24 / 7 guided care , expert assistance , and seamless claims support . Our caring and experienced in-house medical team and worldwide network of trusted physicians and hospitals are ready to help you if an emergency interrupts your plans . From all of us at Allianz , we wish you the safest of travels .
Travel insurance does not cover everything . For complete terms , conditions , limitations , and exclusions , please refer to the policy . Travel insurance is underwritten by CUMIS General Insurance Company , a member of the Co-operators group of companies , and administered by Allianz Global Assistance , which is a registered business name of AZGA Service Canada Inc .
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