Leading medical and travel insurance provider Pacific Cross has enhanced another travel insurance product with COVID-19 coverage for non-residents and expatriates visiting the Philippines.

The offering is further proof of the company’s commitment to providing clients reliable and relevant assistance as health and travel restrictions evolve. Travelsafe Tripguard Executive de Luxe Dollar (TEDD) Inbound with COVID-19 Coverage, is designed to meet the needs of international travelers following the opening of Philippine borders to foreign tourists.

Pacific Cross Travelsafe Inbound Plan offers key benefits for safety and protection. It provides medical treatment benefits of up to USD 60,000 including hospitalization due to COVID-19. The company also offers Travel Insurance Plans for Filipino nationals travelling abroad for business or leisure purposes, who are required to obtain, prior to arrival, a travel insurance for COVID-19 treatment costs. Travelsafe Tripguard with COVID-19 Coverage is Schengen-accredited and provides medical treatment benefits of up to PHP 2,500,000.

Both Travel Insurance plans cover COVID-19 in-patient care, hospital income, and trip termination if diagnosed with COVID-19 during a trip. All these in addition to the usual value-packed travel benefits Pacific Cross continues to offer such as 24/7 worldwide emergency assistance, coverage for baggage loss, loss of travel documents, and flight delay among others. It is available for persons aged 15 days old to 75 years old. Premiums for clients age 76 and above as well as family and group coverage are also available.

International visitors on the rise 

The Department of Tourism has reported an upswing in international visitors in February with 21,974 registered tourists on the One Health Pass platform, or 11,900 foreigners, and 10,074 balikbayans.

“The Philippines is home to breathtaking natural wonders and mouthwatering local cuisine. Couple these attractions with Filipino’s renowned warmth and it’s easy to see why international leisure travelers are raring to be back on our shores,” shares Mr. Victor Tanjuakio, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Cross. “Whether going for a solo trip or on a vacation with loved ones, our clients’ adventures stay worry-free with coverage that they can count on.”

Pacific Cross Travelsafe Inbound Plan also covers recreational activities and sports. Most notable from the host of activities are banana boat or flyfish, mountain climbing with elevation below 2,000 meters, island hopping, helmet diving or reef walking, jet skiing, kayaking, recreational scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, swimming, wakeboarding, water skiing, whitewater rafting (grades 1-4), windsurfing, and ziplining.

Ready to enjoy a worry-free trip? E-mail info@pacificcross.com.ph to purchase a Pacific Cross Travelsafe Inbound with COVID-19 Coverage plan.