Traveling With a Physical Disability / Mobility Disability This is the second article in a series on Traveling With A Disability: Traveling with a physical disability. The Introduction (and index) can be found here. In this article we will be specifically addressing traveling with a physical disability and travel with mobility issues. Our hope at […]
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Traveling With A Disability – Part 1
Let’s talk about traveling with a disability. This series of articles on traveling with a disability will be linked in an index for easy reading/retrieval. Our hope is it might help you as you travel or help others travel well and safely. That is our goal at Good Neighbor Insurance! Traveling with a disability may […]
Airlines Passenger Satisfaction – Are Air Travel Awards Trustworthy?
Airlines Passenger Satisfaction surveys AND Customer Service Awards – How trustworthy are Air Travel Awards? Airlines are making fewer mistakes according to a new study, but airline passenger satisfaction surveys aren’t helping United and their almost yearly errors in judgement in serving customers. #United and #flight3411 and #UnitedAirlines are all trending on Twitter again this […]
Do I need a Passport Card if I Already Have a Valid Passport?
Answers to Your Questions About Passport Cards People preparing to travel overseas frequently ask questions like, “Do I need a passport card if I have a passport book?”, “How do I get one?” and “Should I bring it when traveling overseas?” Maybe you’re about to travel and are wondering the same thing. Learn about passports […]
No breathalyzer test could mean local medical insurance will not cover you
No breathalyzer test could mean your local medical insurance will not cover you. Yes, this is a sad and true story. Read the fine print! Yes, the big print giveth and the little print taketh away. This is one of the reasons why it is important to have travel insurance and expat medical insurance based […]
The Cigna Global Expat Plan Can be Customized for You
If your job or volunteer work has taken you overseas, you may need to provide your own health insurance while you’re living there. Wouldn’t it be great if you could get a health plan that covers all of the medical care you may need without being forced to pay for coverage you don’t need? I […]
International Disability Insurance for Expats
As you prepare to travel or live overseas, there’s a long list of things to do to prepare. But one thing you may not be giving much thought to is disability insurance. That would be a big mistake! You may think it’s unlikely you’ll become disabled, but, unfortunately, it’s more likely than you may realize. […]
Travel insurance is a must, as Hotchkiss School realized
Travel insurance is a must, as Hotchkiss School realized. Americans, in general, do not realize the importance of travel medical insurance when they leave the U.S. This blog article is not just about ticks. But also about the need to have travel medical insurance. Organizations must minimize their liability footprint when they send people overseas on […]
How early should I buy travel insurance when moving overseas?
Purchasing travel / international health insurance can be stressful. You’ve got suitcases to pack, air travel plans to sort out, and not a lot of time to figure out insurance. How much time ahead is the best time to purchase an insurance plan? How early should I buy travel insurance? First, just to clarify the […]
Answers to Your Passport Questions
Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or you’re planning your first adventure overseas, you know passports are essential. Passports are the key to unlocking your international adventures. Without them, you can’t cross international borders. Having a complete understanding of passports can make the difference between incredible and incredibly unpleasant travel experiences. At Good Neighbor, […]
UPDATE: REAL ID for travelers
Myth or reality? In one year the TSA will no longer accept your driver’s license to board planes: AN UPDATE ON REAL ID FOR TRAVEL (and restrictions on travel without a new license) By January 22, 2018, anyone from a non-compliant state (that has not received an extension) will not be able to use their […]
Celebrate Christmas on January 7?
If you travel now, you could celebrate Christmas twice this year Why celebrate Christmas on January 7th (or 6th)? Is that a typo? I’ve always wondered why the Eastern Church got the date wrong. Hint: It’s not a matter of who’s right and who’s wrong, but which calendar you are looking at. Huh?! Explanation: In […]
Why Emergency Evacuation is Vital to Your Health and Wallet
Emergency evacuation is often the most expensive part of the bill if you are hurt overseas and is often considered the most important part of any emergency travel health insurance. As a layperson, I’ve been learning that it is much more than a simple helicopter coming to get you and taking you to the […]
GeoBlue Voyager Choice
What I have learned about GeoBlue Voyager Choice: I know almost nothing about insurance in general, let alone the ins-and-outs of specific travel insurance plans, but the agents here at Good Neighbor Insurance do. After some research into GeoBlue Voyager Choice insurance and discussing plans with the experts at GNI, I wanted to share a little […]
Repatriation of Remains explained
Return of Mortal Remains/ Repatriation of Remains explained: The Return or Repatriation of Remains benefit included in all of our travel insurance plans is designed to cover the costs associated with returning your body to your home country if you were to pass away. Plus, some things you can do to make things easier if […]
