AwayCare Visitors to Canada Review
AwayCare Inc. is a privately-held travel insurance company founded in 2003. Their policy, AwayCare True North Visitors to Canada Insurance, has four levels of coverage - the most popular being their low-cost Standard plan. True North is underwritten by LS-Travel Insurance Company.
AwayCare True North is most popular with visitors to Canada aged 75+
AwayCare Standout Features
Available After Arrival in Canada
Yes, with 48 hour waiting period for illness. (AwayCare True North)
Child Care
$50/day to max $500 (AwayCare True North - Standard Plan)
Deductible
Up to $10,000 (AwayCare True North)
AwayCare True North Advantages & Disadvantages
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
The stability period can be shortened to 90 days for an additional fee on the AwayCare True North - Standard Plan. | The highest amount of coverage is $300,000. |
This insurance covers side trips of up to 30 days outside of Canada (except for trips home). | If the Assistance Centre is not contacted during the emergency or prior to treatment, the policyholder has to pay 30% of the eligible medical expenses. |
Competitive rates for travellers aged 80+. | Super Visa policies are only cancellable with a visa refusal or rescinded application. |
AwayCare True North has a benefit not typically available on a visitors to Canada plan: Child Care. |
