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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
7,773
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96%
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This is a bet you like to lose!
Janet J. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Took a lot of worry off our mind. We had some serious family issues taking place. One was on the day before we were supposed to leave. Our daughter-in-law got a call that her mother was hospitalized with chest pains. So our daughter-in-law, and possibly her husband and two boys, didn't know if they were going to make this trip. Fortunately, everything worked out, but you took away a lot of the worry with us knowing you had our financial backs. Thanks!
John F. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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One of the things that I find distressing is if you have a medical problem which delays your trip, the additional expenses incurred are not covered such as hotel, food, transportation costs, which, over 4 days or so can add up. I realize that we purchased the policy for a specific amount of time, but when that time is extended due to factors out of our control, the policy should cover some of those costs. I will be certain to ask more questions of Nationwide before I purchase their policy again.
Art W. would not recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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    Thank you for your feedback on the policy. Unfortunately, the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential plan does not cover travel delay due to an illness or injury. In addition, the policy certificate does not list an illness or injury as a reason for an extension of coverage. We offer comprehensive plans from different insurance providers that do cover travel delay due to illness or injury, and extend coverage up to 7 days due to an unavoidable circumstance. In the future, please call InsureMyTrip so that our representatives can recommend a policy that best suits your needs.
    Mar 18,2015
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Easy to apply for, best price. After purchasing the Nationwide policy, I noticed that my credit card has trip cancellation and interruption. Worth checking your credit card benefits before purchasing an additional policy.
James L. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Since I didn't have to use the Nationwide Essential plan, I have no comments.
Arla A. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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As far as I know, the policy coverage is fine. I have never purchased trip insurance before, but I probably do so in the future, due to the type of travel I now do. Hopefully, all will go well in the future.
Michael D. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Lucky I didn't need the policy but thanks...
Audre S. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Felt safe knowing it was there.
terrill f. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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I have Nationwide insurance for all my needs. I love this insurance company, and their rates are extremely reasonable.
Robin S. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Excellent customer service when deciding on a policy. This policy provided much needed peace of mind!
Patricia K. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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