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Travel Insurance Reviews Nationwide Essential

The Essential plan from Nationwide Mutual Insurance is for travelers planning trips on a budget who don't want to sacrifice coverage. Coverages include Trip Cancellation and Interruption, Medical, Emergency Medical Evacuation, and Assistance Services.

To learn more, see the Nationwide Essential trip insurance product page.

Customers rated the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Essential plan
4.62 out of 5
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Had coverage in case I needed it. Like most insurance you can't really tell how it is unless you have to file a claim and see it in action.
Brandon L. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Had coverage in case I needed it. Like most insurance you can't really tell how it is unless you have to file a claim and see it in action.
Michael F. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Didn't have to use the plan, but was glad I had it and covered what I needed.
Brittany M. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Thankfully I didn't have to use it but it was money well spent for piece of mind.
Janet T. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
My husband lost his prescription glasses, of course these were not covered! Insurance agent said prescription glasses, sunglasses and contacts are not covered. Otherwise we did not use.
Annette M. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
It's tough to rate something like this since I didn't have a claim to file. Price was good, however, and coverage was adequate.
Kathleen M. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Remember that the medical coverage for this plan is secondary only. We filed a medical claim for our mother, and the adjuster asked whether or not she had primary medical insurance coverage. Luckily, she did not have primary medical coverage.
LANCE-HUY-PHUONG V. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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    Thank you for providing feedback to assist your fellow travelers.

    Secondary Coverage means that this coverage will pay only after any other Primary collectible insurance has paid the claim and the Primary policy limits have been exhausted. Then the Secondary plan would have paid in excess of the Primary. However, if there is no Primary collectible insurance and the claim is for a covered medical condition, then the Secondary would reimburse on a primary basis.
    Jun 07,2016
The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Glad I didn't have to use the Travel Insurance. Based on my needs it was a good bargain for peace of mind.
Rex L. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Great customer support to help me pick the best plan for my needs.
Linda G. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Easy website to navigate. No hidden caveats.
Doris W. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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