Continuing on our series on the Schengen visa and the requisite travel insurance, when 25 countries are involved, the natural question that is asked is: Where do I apply for a Schengen visa? If you indeed require a visa (U.S. citizens do not need a visa to visit Schengen countries), you need to figure out [...]

The rates of international travel and travel insurance are dropping due to the economy, but those with wanderlust have a bonanza in the form of the Schengen visa. The Schengen visa, or Europe travel insurance, has made travel across most of Europe easier and simpler, covering 25 countries in the European region. Remember, however, that [...]

A pre-existing condition does not always mean lack of coverage when you purchase a short-term health insurance plan. Typically, in a short-term plan such as visitors� health insurance, the look-back period determines the coverage that pre-existing conditions are eligible for. Each U.S. state has laws that restrict the look-back period that insurance companies can mandate. [...]

The list of beneficiaries of short-term health insurance plans is quite long! Short-term insurance is not meant for travel; it can be used by people in different situations in life. The typical characteristics of a short-term insurance plan are the exclusion of maternity, eye, dental, and routine medical care. When options and benefits are added [...]