Travel medical insurance

Try Traveller EMS or DAN insurance for divers. Are you a diver? DAN has really good evacuation coverage for emergencies and I believe they may cover non-diving accidents when traveling too. Worth looking into since it's only about $100/year.

American Express Credit cards has a plan for about $100.00 Per Year!

Yes. The amex plan is great. Amex also any array of excellent "travel" related insurances--good deals if you fly often.

rr: Make sure you read the small print. Many medical evacuation policies will transport you only to the nearest facility which provides the service. That is frequently Puerto Rico.

The medical facilities in PR are perfectly OK - many of them have ex - Mayo Clinic etc specialists who have returned to their home to practice. Prices are reasonable and the quality of medicine is often world class.
There is no need to be afraid of a Medevac to PR.

You go on down there, sallyf...

Thanks for your help! Now I have some research to do! 🙂

rr: Make sure you read the small print. Many medical evacuation policies will transport you only to the nearest facility which provides the service. That is frequently Puerto Rico.

You go on down there, sallyf...

There are plenty of good hospitals in Puerto Rico. Have you been to a hospital in Puerto Rico and if so where? I want to see what you are basing yours posts on.

When some folks think medical evac coverage, they assume a flight to the states. Medical care in SJ is often a step above the VI. But spanish is the language of choice and that's often challenging.

Basing my opinion on reviews from people who have had to go there.

The OP wanted to get travel insurance that would take him/her to the states. Many policies allow only to the closest facility offering that service. That was my point. 😉

When some folks think medical evac coverage, they assume a flight to the states. Medical care in SJ is often a step above the VI. But spanish is the language of choice and that's often challenging.

I am going to nursing school here and I don't speak Spanish AT ALL. All the doctors speak English. Not all the nurses do but I am always paired with an English speaking nurse. It is never hard for my professor to find one.

Chanel: Your experience may be different from that of patients from the Virgin Islands. I know of people who could not communicate with staff and no attempt was made to get someone who could communicate with them. I have seen discharge reports/recommendations written entirely in Spanish, although the person was returning to the VI.

Chanel: Your experience may be different from that of patients from the Virgin Islands. I know of people who could not communicate with staff and no attempt was made to get someone who could communicate with them. I have seen discharge reports/recommendations written entirely in Spanish, although the person was returning to the VI.

Yeah it does depend on the hospital. Since there is no NICU on STT or STX a lot of pregnant patients with complications end up here. But instead of being in San Juan they are in Caguas or other suburbs. Caguas is at least 20 miles from San Juan. There would be less English spoken there.

Then I live on the beach which is Gringo territory and I am about a mile from Ashford Presbyterian Hospital. You don't even have to speak Spanish to work there. Some of my non Spanish speaking classmates got a job there.

I have been on Stx since November and have used Seven Corners. I just filed my first claim after seeking medical attention for an ear infection. I'll let you know how helpful they are.

There is a NICU at SRMC.

There is a NICU at SRMC.

You are right. That is very good to know.