Health travel insurance for pregnant woman (34th week) and unborn baby
A Canadian woman is going on a trip to the USA, and the flight back to Canada is on the 1st day of her 34th week of her pregnancy. The pregnancy has been completely normal so far. Is there any travel insurance company that will sell a plan that will cover:
- Any emergency medical complications of the mother relating to the pregnancy that might arise during the trip?
- Medical care for the child, should the child be born prematurely?
In my own research, I could not yet find such a plan, with either Canadian or US insurance companies. For #1, I can find coverage up to 32nd week of pregnancy, but nothing that goes as far as the 34th.
I'd be ok with purchasing 2 separate plans for the 2 points above, so I'd appreciate answers even if they only address #1 or #2 above.
Best Answer
You need to talk to a real life insurance broker. They will find you a company who is willing to underwrite this, you can insure anything imaginable and beyond. Expect a hefty fee. I wouldn't be surprised at thousands of dollars. More than 10% of babies are premature, you are looking at ~8-10K USD for the birth and who knows what if the infant heaven forbid needs an NICU -- that might run to 10K per day.
And mind Karlson's comment, United won't let you fly past 8th months (=32 weeks) and if you have bought a ticket from Air Canada (where the cut off is 36 weeks) it might be a code share on United. Be careful.
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Will travel insurance cover me if I get pregnant?
Yes. Because pregnancy isn't considered a pre-existing medical condition, most annual multi-trip policies will cover you while pregnant, but we'd recommend checking your policy wording or speaking to your travel insurance provider to be sure that it offers the cover you want.Can you travel by plane at 34 weeks pregnant?
Flying while pregnant During a healthy pregnancy, it's generally safe to fly until 36 weeks. Most airlines in the United States allow pregnant women to fly domestically in their third trimester before the 36th week. Some international flights restrict travel after 28 weeks.Does travel insurance cover baby?
The majority of travel insurance policies will not allow a baby to have their own travel insurance policy. They must be on a policy with an adult.Can I travel at 35 weeks pregnant by car?
If you are without complications, traveling up to 36 weeks by car or air is acceptable as long as you are aware of the potential risks. Complications such as hypertension, preterm labor, and premature rupture of membranes often come without warning and can occur quickly requiring medical attention.Pregnancy Insurance: What You Need to Know to Protect YOUR BABY and YOU!
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