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How late can I change my travel dates for my travel insurance plan?

It is extremely important that in the event your travel dates change, you advise your travel insurance company immediately of the change. The change must be made prior to the original scheduled departure date AND prior to revised departure date. If you forget to call with an earlier or later date, or if you call […]

Aging Parents and Travel

This article was reproduced from the TravelSafe newsletter. Aging Parents and Travel One of the most frequently asked questions at TravelSafe is “Will your plan cover me if something happens to my elderly parent?” In most cases, the answer is YES! Non-traveling immediate family members are not subject to the restrictions for pre-existing conditions. That […]

Access america travel insurance

access america travel insurance Access America provides travel insurance and assistance to millions of travelers each year and is a division and service mark of World Access Service Corp. A global leader in travel insurance and emergency assistance, Access America products provide peace of mind and financial protection against the unexpected. Our agents are available […]

The Four Stages of Culture Shock

Mary Ann Santoro Bellini, Ph.D. When a student or other individual relocates to a foreign country, he or she inevitably faces a host of emotions and reactions ranging from awe to rejection, isolation to assimilation. These emotions comprise the four stages of culture shock. Honeymoon Period While preparing to relocate and during the first days […]

Tips for Travelers with Kidney Stones

Daniel L. Watson, M.D. Any patient with a history of kidney stones–especially those who pass stones frequently–should visit their urologist before a significant trip. Ask for a prescription for pain medication (preferably one you’ve used successfully before), even if you are not currently having pain. Fill the prescription and carry the medication with you. It […]

US and British Medical Degrees Explained

Eliot C. Heher, MD International travelers, particularly Americans, are sometimes surprised to learn that many physicians around the world don’t have an “M.D.” degree. The reason for this is that upon graduation from medical school many physicians around the world receive an MBBS or MBChB–degrees bestowed under traditional British medical education. To complicate matters further, […]