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KeithG
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Why both?DAN + Blue Cross.
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Why both?DAN + Blue Cross.
Same here. Depends on what other insurance you have/need for travelling in such places as the U.S. or elsewhere. On another thread the question of whether DAN covers you should you exceed your training or depth on a dive. Don't think that one has been answered for sure yet.I claim there are 2 different questions:
- do I need insurance?
- if so, who should I buy it from?
I believe I need insurance. Travel and medical. We travel a lot, not just for scuba. So I buy a product that meets my needs.
DAN? Nope. We purchase an annual travel medical product that covers much more than DAN. It also costs more....
How much do you think heart surgery costs? Getting there is small change compared to getting yourself fixed.Most air ambulance (chopper not fixed wing) charge $5000 just to start the engine. Then the meter starts. Fixed wing, I don't even want to start.
With all the chambers shutting down, Albany Georgia is the closest one from cave country. Again DAN to the rescue.
Agreed. Make sure your insurance provider has 24 hour world wide support.The key selling point for DAN for me was that there is immediate service. DAN is recognized, for the most part, at all popular diving locations around the world. In Cozumel specifically, if you need a chamber ride, or worse, I believe payment may be necessary before treatment is given. There may be a delay in treatment while your insurance carrier clears treatment and the maze of the network coverage is sorted out. My Dan policy is a little over $100 a year for my family. It's money well spent as far as I'm concerned, especially with the amount of time we spend in Mexico.
Good luck, safe travels.
Jay
Understood. My blue cross product is both travel and medical. No exclusions for diving. We pay about $650 for 2 people.Blue Cross is travel insurance and cover broader area except on diving related accident.
I paid around Can $550.00 pa for both of them together.
DAN is also more than just an insurance company.
Blue Cross in this part of the world offer different package as compare with Canada. There is depth limit to 30m for scuba diving.Understood. My blue cross product is both travel and medical. No exclusions for diving. We pay about $650 for 2 people.