Traveling with Medicare Isn't as Easy as You'd Hope

Many are hit with the unfortunate reality that Medicare does not cover their healthcare as they travel. Whether you are traveling domestic or international, you'll want to make sure you are covered should any health issues arise.

Some Medicare arrangements cover you better than others.
No Medicare plan is covering the other aspects of travel that come with health problems. Watch this video to learn more.

Planning to travel?
Get an idea of travel insurance costs here:

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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰
0:00 Intro
0:25 Domestic Travel Original Medicare
1:02 Domestic Travel Advantage Plans
3:32 Overinsurance Warning
3:55 Domestic Travel What is NOT covered
5:07 Strange Cases: Domestic or Foreign?
6:55 International Coverage Original Medicare
8:49 International Coverage Advantage Plans
9:56 Travel Insurance Details
11:16 The Point

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[youdqtube]

Best two trips ever for our family -- southern Africa in 2018 and Antarctica cruise just this last Christmas/New Year.

AWESOMENESS!

[GMacYo]

The Highlands of Scotland. Driving through Glencoe as the sun was setting. Eerily beautiful.

[libouban]

Traveled in lots of countries, my absolute best is the fjords in the western part of Norway. I've been watching a lot of your videos and I like the ' real cost example' videos the best. They illustrate so well how plans apply in actual situations. Thank you so much!

[davidgavney]

Been to France, Belgium, Amsterdam, Denmark, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Italian and French Riviera, Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, Norway, Iceland, Portugal, Andorra, & Spain. Also, about 11 cruises. Going to Greece this fall. Always buy the travel insurance.

[johnpetry]

Buenos Aires Argentina is a place that I love to visit. Wonderful people, amazing food, and all the amenities of a large European capital but far less expensive.

[brianhickey]

Munich, southern Bavaria, Austria - absolutely breath taking!

[davidfolts]

Well done, The Retirement Nerds! Knowledge empowers!!

[vinnyg]

Thanks for this info! The 2 best trips we have taken were Italy and Alaska. They were great for different reasons.

[michaelcoretto]

Thankfully, we had no medical issues as we cruised the Norwegian fjords last year. The definition of breathtaking.

We did however have a separate medical plan just in case .

[TIGThomasInsuranceGroup]

Great video. Being properly covered is so important. The Travel Insurance Center has protected my trips several times. We have lots of favorite destinations. 🎉

[MattThornton-ogxo]

Great information and comparison between Med Supp and Advantage. You do a great job and that’s coming from a Medicare and Under 65 health broker. And, this agent loves Germany. I spent a week there on business and a few extra days to travel the country and I will say I am ready to go back. Thanks for the information you share

[youdan]

Great content as always! Thank you!
Larus lake, Ontario 1 week fly-in only 6 people on the entire lake, our group.beautiful country, fantastic walleye fishing. No phones!!!

[KurtFielding-edmj]

I travel out of the country about 3 times a year and, I'm ashamed to say, haven't thought much about insurance. Great advice! Just returned from Indonesia. It was gorgeous and very interesting.

[tomm]

Great video Erik. When traveling outside the US, you should ALWAYS get a separate insurance policy that will cover any medical or travel disruption issues. It doesn't cost that much and it has come in handy for a LOT of people. Caernarfon Castle in northern Wales is really impressive. It's the epitome of what a castle should be.

[tedjohnson]

I'm researching the Philippines as a Potential Snow Bird. Pacific Cross [Philippine Blue Cross] is what seems to be the best bet for my time in the Philippines... I'll also be maintaining Medicare & a Supplement.

[petrao]

Thank you for this valuable information! I love to travel to any tropical place with a beautiful beach.

[anthonygardner]

San Francisco with Monterrey/Carmel and Napa Valley tossed in! Thanks for the excellent video!

[janegao]

Concise and clear as always. Love the way you explain the different situation. My favorite travel spot: that's tough to answer. we love the national parks and they are all beautiful in their own way. If I have to pick my top 1, I'd say Yellowstone, and Banff/Lake Louise/Jasper tied at the 1st place.

[DSTADAV]

Glacier National Park. And that's why we moved very near there a dozen years ago.

[jettethomassen]

West coast of Norway is breath taking. I travel several times a year and I find a yearly travel insurance plan is more economical than a per trip plan. I have yet to make any claims against the plan but it’s nice to know I’m covered.