asrTrust’s Travel Coverage for Chrysler (CCI) Retirees
All CCI members, their spouses, and dependents enrolled in the asrTrust Retiree Benefits plan are covered for health emergencies while traveling outside their home province. Importantly, there is no age limit for this benefit. asrTrust will provide these benefits as long as your provincial health card is valid. For more details, visit asrTrust Travel Coverage.
What’s Covered?
- Emergency hospital, surgical, and medical fees
- Emergency land and air ambulance services
Your coverage mirrors what your home province would provide in a similar emergency.
What’s Not Covered?
- Trip cancellation or interruption costs
- Uninsurable fees by law in your home province
- Private hospital room charges
- Repatriation of remains
Important Reminder: You must hold a valid provincial health card for the entire duration of your trip to be eligible for coverage. Each province has limits on how long you can be out of Canada in a 12-month period and retain your provincial health coverage. This time frame is generally between 6 to 8 months. If you plan to travel for more than 183 days in a 12-month period, please review your province’s requirements to maintain provincial health care coverage.
Key Points to Consider
- Pre-existing Health Conditions: If you have known health conditions, they must be stable for 90 days prior to your trip departure date. “Stable” means no changes in medication or treatment, and no upcoming tests or procedures. For clarification of whether your health condition is stable, contact GreenShield Travel Assistance at 1-800-936-6226 before traveling. Even if you choose to travel with an unstable condition, you will be covered for health emergencies that are not related to that specific condition in any way.
- Traveling Within Canada: If your trip is within Canada, your provincial health plan will cover most emergency medical costs, but ambulance services may not be included. It’s wise to review your provincial coverage to determine if additional travel insurance is needed.
Happy Travels
Being informed about your travel coverage can save you from unforeseen challenges while traveling. Always read the fine print of any insurance policy to fully understand your rights and responsibilities. For any questions about your coverage for an upcoming trip, please contact Greenshield at 1-877-266-5494 or customer.service@greenshield.ca. Safe travels!
