A vacation is supposed to be fun, entertaining and relaxing.

Yes, money will be spent, and maybe too much, but the thought of having to pay for healthcare isn’t normally on the itinerary. But for an elderly B.C. couple who enjoy driving their motor home to California to escape our country’s frigid winter temperatures, they got more than just sunny days.

Artur and Anna Friesen live on government pensions and enjoy spending time together in the Golden State.

On their annual trip down south, the sun was soon blocked by rain clouds, and unfortunate events started to pour down on the couple. During what was supposed to be a great vacation, Anna had to go to the hospital for a blood clot in her leg.

That’s when things turned terribly wrong for the couple. Anna’s treatment cost $10,000 a day, for five days. A big chunk of cash. But one good thing, or at least they thought, was their insurance would cover this massive bill.

Their provider was Prime Link Travel Medical Insurance, which is underwritten by Manulife. Because of how she answered a question on the initial application form, the insurance provider refused to pay the bill, leaving the couple in a precarious situation. Click here to read full article.

At CustomCare, there are no exclusions on pre-existing conditions. Our Travel and Catastrophic Medical Insurance for small business owners provides you with; $1 million dollars in coverage, transportation home from a different country, referrals to physicians, pharmacists and medical facilities, travel expenses if stranded due to a medical emergency, accompaniment home for dependent children, assistance finding lost luggage, no deductible and available until the age 70.

For more information about our tax deductable plan, click here to learn more.