| Since May 1, 2010, travelers must
present proof of health insurance in order to enter the Cuba. Upon
arrival, travelers may be required to present an insurance policy,
insurance certificate, or medical assistance card valid for the
period of their stay in Cuba. Those who do not have proof of insurance
coverage may be required to obtain health insurance from a Cuban
insurance company when they arrive.
Temporary residents also have to hold valid health insurance policies.
USA and Canadians residents
can contact an RBC Travel Insurance representative at 1 800 597
1806 to obtain a travel health insurance quote valid for Cuba. Canadians
can also get a quote and book online at www.travelinsurance4canada.com
Although proof of Canadian provincial health insurance is sufficient
for visitors to enter Cuba, your provincial plan may cover only
part of the costs and will not pay the bill up-front, as required.
It is therefore recommended that travelers purchase supplemental
health insurance. Note that some private insurers also require the
traveler to pay costs up-front and be reimbursed late. Travelers
should note that Cuban authorities will not allow anyone with outstanding
medical bills to leave the country.
All health insurance policies are recognized, except those issued
by U.S. insurance companies, as they cannot provide coverage in
Cuba.
USA residents can get a quote and book a travel insurance policy
for Cuba using the fallowing link: travel-insurance
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