October 14, 2020
As of October 1, 2020, SSQ Insurance will be covering all emergency medical expenses resulting from COVID-19 for those travelling to a country for which the Canadian government has issued an avoid non-essential travel notice (level 3). However, emergency medical expenses are not covered for travel to a country for which an avoid all travel advisory (level 4) has been issued.
In the event that the Canadian government issues an avoid all travel advisory (level 4), insureds will have 14 days to return to Canada, after which time, coverage will no longer be provided.
During this pandemic, our priority remains the health and safety of our insureds. Our decisions are based on their best interests. Although the best option is to avoid travelling altogether, SSQ Insurance wants to protect those who must.
Remember that in all countries affected by the coronavirus, any directives issued by the local government and public safety authorities will supersede those of our assistance service. As a result, access to health care may be limited.