The Truth About Travel Insurance: Coverage Gaps, Credit Cards & Medical Emergencies

Planning a vacation? Before you pack your bags, make sure you understand what your travel insurance actually covers. In this episode of The Wealthy Life Podcast, host Sybil Verch welcomes insurance experts Laura Bolster and Megan Carter to discuss the most common travel insurance mistakes, coverage gaps, and potentially costly assumptions travellers make before leaving home. You'll learn: ✅ Why medical travel insurance is essential, even for healthy travellers ✅ How pre-existing medical conditions can affect your coverage ✅ What your credit card travel insurance may (and may not) cover ✅ The difference between trip cancellation and trip interruption insurance ✅ Coverage for lost baggage, rental vehicles, and travel delays ✅ How age and trip length impact insurance costs ✅ Common mistakes that can result in denied claims ✅ Key questions to ask before travelling within Canada or internationally Whether you're planning a winter getaway, a family vacation, or an extended retirement trip, understanding your travel insurance options could protect both your health and your financial future. 🎧 Listen now to learn how to travel with confidence and avoid expensive surprises.