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• Travel and Tourism
• international
• Health and Medicine
• 05 / 02 / 2010

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Cayman islands, cuba travel, insurance(CNS): Cayman Airways has issued an advisory to its passengers travelling to Havana, Cuba, that, as of today 1 May, all visitors entering the country are now required by the Cuban Government to present evidence
of holding valid medical insurance with coverage in Cuba.

Travelers who do not meet this requirement can, upon entry in Cuba, take out a policy from Cuban insurance companies at the airport, available 24 hours a day, year-round.

The cost is approximately US$3.40 per day, which covers medical expenses for sickness and accident up to approximately S$28,000 and Repatriation and Transportation up to about US$7,840.

According to the Cuban government’s website, over 80% of visitors to Cuba have insurance coverage from companies at their countries of origin covering their medical expenses in the country, but the website noted that US insurance companies do not
provide coverage in the Cuban national territory.

Upon demand after their arrival, travelers shall present a policy, insurance certificate or travelling assistance card valid for the time span they will stay in Cuba.

The website states that in case of any medical emergency, the Cuban health system guarantees the necessary medical care through a network of policlinics and hospitals, covering every corner of the island.  Primary health care is provided in most of hotel facilities.

For more information visit the official Cuban Government website:

http://embacu.cubaminrex.cu/Default.aspx?tabid=17941 or

www.gocuba.ca

Source: www.caymannewsservice.com