Travel Insurance Reviews Comprehensive Plans
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Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection
ExactCare Value
Might be worth it for catastrophic coverage but not much else.
On extended travel, I called for help refilling my prescription medications while in the UK. Had to give a LOT of info over the phone to someone seemed very ill-informed about the policy -- I had to explain to her. Said she'd get back to me. Several days later (!), someone emailed and just offered a list of medical practices I could visit in area, ALL of which were inappropriate/useless (e.g., cardiology only practice when I needed a general practice referral to get a UK prescription). I found better information just Googling on my own. I had to solve the problem myself rather than getting any help. And why did it take several days for someone to reply with useless information?
Even worse: My spouse had an injury during our trip for which he sought treatment in the UK. We started a claim for it but then saw that the documentation required to fill out was so extensive, that it would take several hours of work for us to complete all the required forms, so we gave up as not being worth our time. His medical costs were less than $500. There should be different documentation requirements for small claims like ours vs. more expensive ones!
In short, we tried to use this policy but it turned out to be worthless to us.
On extended travel, I called for help refilling my prescription medications while in the UK. Had to give a LOT of info over the phone to someone seemed very ill-informed about the policy -- I had to explain to her. Said she'd get back to me. Several days later (!), someone emailed and just offered a list of medical practices I could visit in area, ALL of which were inappropriate/useless (e.g., cardiology only practice when I needed a general practice referral to get a UK prescription). I found better information just Googling on my own. I had to solve the problem myself rather than getting any help. And why did it take several days for someone to reply with useless information?
Even worse: My spouse had an injury during our trip for which he sought treatment in the UK. We started a claim for it but then saw that the documentation required to fill out was so extensive, that it would take several hours of work for us to complete all the required forms, so we gave up as not being worth our time. His medical costs were less than $500. There should be different documentation requirements for small claims like ours vs. more expensive ones!
In short, we tried to use this policy but it turned out to be worthless to us.
Nelle E. would not
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
4 of
4 people found this review helpful
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Carol
Thank you for your feedback. Berkshire Travel Protection is a comprehensive plan and does offer to wide range of benefits. However, we did forward your request to Berkshire Hathaway who did contact their 3rd party provider and agree that their provider failed to provide you with the level of service that you had a right to expect. Berkshire Hathaway offers their apology and appreciates your bringing this issue to their attention.Oct 15,2019
Arch RoamRight
Preferred
Good value for the cover we wanted. No claim (like normal) so no comment otherwise.
Debra D. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
International Medical Group
iTravelInsured LX
I didn’t need to use it but was happy with their correspondence letting me know that they are there if I need them.
Bernardine S. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
cruise
WorldTrips
Atlas Expedition
We had a great trip with no need to make a claim, but we knew it was there if we needed it.
Nancy B. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
Travelex
Travel Basic
thank you. just nice to know I had insurance, just in case!
Ann L. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
tour
Travelex
Travel Select
This plan provided peace of mind for our trip. My wife's health insurance only covers in-network providers so we needed a trip insurance plan that would cover any health issues during our trip.
David T. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
tour
Generali Global Assistance
Standard
Luckily we did not need to utilize our plan but watching the plight of the Thomas Cooke travelers made us glad that we had a safety net. We will always protect our travel with an insurance policy because the world is wide and wonderful but things can go wrong.
Tamara M. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
cruise
C&F Travel Insured International
Worldwide Trip Protector
The Trip Protection Plan provided great coverage, we didn't need to file a file though but I felt protected while traveling in the UK.
Maureen C. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
cruise
Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection
ExactCare Value
We had a bag either stolen or lost off baggage cart. it was a carry on bag. Was told it was not covered because it wasn't checked in. That was not acceptable to us. will never use this Insurance company again.
Phyllis A. would not
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
3 of
3 people found this review helpful
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Michelle A
Thank you for your review. We are sorry to learn about your experience and we shared your review with Berkshire Hathaway. After receiving your review, Berkshire Hathaway did confirm that you in fact can file a claim for a carry on bag. Bags are not required to be checked in to be covered. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call us at 800-487-4722 and we would be happy to assist you. We look forward to assisting you in the future.Oct 10,2019
International Medical Group
iTravelInsured LX
Bought the plan as insurance against well any health or other problems. The company was precise in their information provided and gave me the assurance I needed to travel. Would recommend and will use it again!
Sidney A. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.