Ah.... Je parlais de l'article de presse, celui auquel renvoit mon lien.
Pas de l'article (le loi) L machin.... Quiproquo.
Dans l'article de presse que je cite, il est expliqué que l'interdiction de cumul est contourné, et de quelle façon.
L'assistance rapatriement n'est pas concerné, comme vous l'avez expliqué (ou Cheerako ?) on a statué sur ce point maintenant, et on s'en tiendra là.
Ceci dit, j'ai un peu creusé le truc ce midi ; il semble en effet que les montants de couverture des frais médicaux à l'étranger puissent se compléter... Reste à voir comment les assureurs s'en arrangent quand il y a de grosses sommes en jeu. Je ne trouve pas très prudent de compter sur cela.
Certains conseillent d'ouvrir d'emblée un dossier en cas d'accident auprès de l'assistance qui offre le montant le plus élevé de prise en charge de soins de santé à l'étranger.
Je ne sais pas ce que vous en pensez.
Un mot quand même... Je suis un peu surpris que cette discussion sur un sujet très sérieux soit ainsi traitée d'ergotage, on parle quand même de choses lourdes de conséquences, et beaucoup moins claires et certaines que certains semblent le croire.
Par ailleurs, vous me dites que je suis sur le forum Etats-Unis ; je n'en avais pas conscience, pour moi je suis sur le forum Voyage en santé, et c'est par là que je suis arrivé sur ce débat... si passionnel... 🤪
Non, en effet, c'est exact.
Je ne m'explique pas très bien pourquoi on me l'a opposé aussi radicalement il y a encore peu - si j'osais l'ironie, le "gars" (en l'occurrence "la fille" était très hostile à cette hypothèse, même provisoirement.
Bonsoir,
Il y a peut-être des cas où le seul fait d'avoir une carte Visa permet d'être couvert mais la plupart du temps, il faut avoir payé son voyage avec la carte. Les deux fois où j'ai fait intervenir l'assurance, on m'a demandé la preuve du paiement.
Pour le Belges je ne sais pas, mais pour les cartes françaises, non, détenir la carte suffit pour bénéficier de l'assistance rapatriement ; mais pas des assurances, par contre.
Vous évoquez l'assurance, donc, oui, c'est normal qu'on vous demande la preuve de paiement.
Michel
Bonsoir,
Il y a peut-être des cas où le seul fait d'avoir une carte Visa permet d'être couvert mais la plupart du temps, il faut avoir payé son voyage avec la carte. Les deux fois où j'ai fait intervenir l'assurance, on m'a demandé la preuve du paiement.
Bonjour Jacqueline ,
Et bien voila des nouvelles d'une Belge , toutes fraiches et qui suivent une visite aux urgences aux U S A , samedi passe !
Nous avons les cartes usuelles ( Visa et Amex ) mais , de fait , après lecture des clauses , elles ne servent pas d'assurances .
Nous avons donc , depuis 7 ou 10 ans , souscrit chaque année chez Ethias une assurance annulation ( 120 € l'an ) et , essai fait bien contre mon gré , impeccable .
Elle rembourse aussi la partie du voyage non utilise ...
Si vos devez modifier un voyage au lieu de l'annuler carrement , les frais sont rembourses , plus un bonus de 75 € !
Pour l'assurance normale, notre banque a upgrade la carte Amex en Gold ou Platinum ( a verifier ) gratis - sinon , on peut la payer en sus- et du coup, elle nous donne accès aux services d'Europassistance .
Il faut savoir que , si pas d'hospitalisation, il faut avancer les frais d'hôpital : par ex. , cheville cassée en Turquie ou , près d'Atlanta , hématome et plaie ouverte , soins et frais a payer qui seront rembourses dans qq jours .
Si hospitalisation , l'assurance prend en charge tous les frais directement , après paiement de ce que la mutuelle prend en charge .
Desolee pour les fautes , la tablette n'est pas mon amie !
Bonne journée .
Bonjour Bernard et encore bravo pour ta débrouillardise que nous avons suivi quasiment en direct 😉.
J'espère que Cathy se remet bien de sa blessure et de ses aventures.
Fais lui de grosses bises.
Amitiés à vous deux.
Jean-Michel.
Oui , l'annulation mais , si le voyage doit être modifie pour raisons medicales ( par ex. , reculer le depart ) , comme je l'avais fait mol meme au lieu de tout annuler , ils ont paye la modif , plus offert un bonus car ca coutait moins que l'annulation complète ..
Bonne journée !
Bonjour Brigitte
J'ai pris aussi l'AMEX platinium pour les garanties d'assurance voyage.
C'est quand même le top au point de vue remboursement des soins de santé.
Pour le reste, elle garantit aussi les annulations et modifications de vol.
Faut quand même faire attention avec l'Amex je me suis fait piégé une fois parce que j'avais mal lu le contrat, depuis je l'ai supprimée
Si tu prends une location de voiture avec la carte Amex et que dans le contrat de location tu as une assurance qui te couvre partiellement sur la voiture et bien Amex ne te rembourse pas la différence, donc je me suis retrouvé avec 400 € de ma poche.
J'ai eu un problème similaire avec une mastercard qui m'a remboursé
"Je suis africain, non pas parce que je suis né en Afrique, mais parce que l'Afrique est née en moi." Kwame Nkrumah.
"J'ai appris que le courage n'est pas l'absence de peur, mais la capacité de la vaincre." Nelson Mandela
Waouh merci mille fois pour ce retour d'expérience et cette bonne nouvelle (dans votre malheur) que l'assurance Visa Premier... assure un max. Bon à savoir même si personne évidemment ne souhaite être obligé d'y avoir recours. bon rétablissement à Madame pour de futures belles randos de l'ouest.
"Before you judge me take a look at yourself"
Children of Bodom
"On ne voit bien qu'avec le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux" (St Exupéry)
http://palomino34.blogspot.fr/ (blog encore au tout début...)
pas de problème le forum est là pour ça, merci pour mon épouse, quand on fait du hors piste il faut être conscient des risques et à savoir que prend en charge les assurances !
Bonsoir à mes compatriotes Bloody450, MycoVtt , Brigitte42
Vos interventions confirment donc mon constat : contrairement à nos voisins français, y a pas grand chose à attendre de nos cartes bancaires belges en matière d'assurances😕
(à moins de creuser du côté d'une carte AMEX, en payant un supplément... à voir!
ou la carte visa gold ING puisqu'elle permet le remboursement de 100 000 € en cas de frais médicaux à l'étranger... ce qui n'est pas vraiment suffisamment pour les USA😕)
Vaut mieux le savoir... et ne pas se fourvoyer en lisant un post comme celui-ci qui concerne l'expérience d'un Français (pour qui tout s'est finalement bien passé; tant mieux pour lui)
Perso, j'ai une carte visa gold (BNP Paribas Fortis) qui me permet d'être couverte en cas de décès ou invalidité permanente + perte de bagages, annulation, retard de vol, fraude...
+ une assurance assistance voyage à l'étranger (Ethias) qui rembourse (entre autre) des frais médicaux jusqu'à 250 000 € / assuré / événement (possibilité de 500 000 € avec supplément)
(+ rapatriement, avance d'argent en cas de vol...)
Ouest USA 2009 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2800143#2800143
5ème trip USA, 09/2013 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6186946#6186946
Merci bien pour ton retour ! Clair et précis.
Content de voir que tout c'est bien passé (malgré l'accident), c'est vrai que c'est toujours une petite crainte avant de partir de savoir si on a bien l'assurance qu'il faut ! Et si j'en ai besoin, est ce qu'elle va remplir son rôle, etc ...
Nous étions en vacances en Californie cet été. Avant de partir j avais pris une assurance en cas d hospitalisation et autre problème. Suite à une mauvaise…
I’m planning a trip to Japan next year and I have asthma...
I wanted to know about the regulations regarding Ventolin (Salbutamol) in Japan—is it considered a drug? Can I bring my inhaler with me, or do I need to buy a similar product in Japan?
I have two American cousins. The older one was born in Paris, and his sister was born in California. The latter is planning a trip to Paris this summer, but she recently fell ill, and American doctors don’t know what’s wrong. I had the idea of letting her take advantage of her trip to get treated here, avoiding the high healthcare costs of the American system in the process. The problem is, I can’t find anything online about this—just testimonials from French people who used to be American, but nothing for a simple tourist.
I’m traveling to Portugal with my family and I have a treatment that requires injections. How can I take a flight with these? They look like injectable pens.
Thanks
We’re planning a trip to the Philippines from April 22 to May 8, 2026. Flight from Geneva with a layover in Turkey and Manila. Our itinerary: Angeles – Busuanga – Palawan…
The Philippines are a dream destination, but is it possible to travel there safely? I’ve heard that checked luggage often gets lost, tap water isn’t safe to drink, and mosquitoes are everywhere.
For water, what’s the best solution to carry in a backpack? Is a filtering water bottle 100% reliable?
For mosquitoes, should we treat our clothes with repellent? Are you vaccinated against hepatitis A, malaria, or dengue? Or is there an oral treatment to take?
Hi there,
Does anyone know if there’s travel insurance for someone who’s had a heart attack?
I can’t find an insurer that covers a pre-existing condition, even if it’s stable.
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone, next month my wife, our 6-year-old daughter, and I are flying to Thailand. It’ll be a great chance to soak up some sun—something we’ve been missing lately here in France! But speaking of sun, I burn easily, and our daughter even more so. I was wondering what SPF to get for sunscreen and whether it’s better to buy it there or before we leave? Thanks for your tips!
Hello,
We’re planning to spend 3 months in Madagascar starting in mid-February.
Areas: Mahajanga, Tulear, Diego Suarez, and Sainte Marie—the order isn’t set yet. We’ll either drive for part of the trip or take flights.
We’ve heard all sorts of things about required vaccines and medications (is anti-malarial mandatory?). What’s the exact situation for travelers?
I’ll come back to you for other topics (like finding a reliable driver, among others).
Thank you.
Best wishes to you all,
Nicole
We're about to go on an organized trip to South Africa, including Kruger Park. We were told that Malarone should preferably be taken in the evening at the same time during a meal. But it's hard to know what time we'll have dinner, especially since I've read that in South Africa, dinner is usually around 6 PM.
I'd love to hear from people who've been on organized trips to this destination and could share their experience. We were thinking of taking Malarone around 7:30 PM, assuming dinner would be closer to 7 PM than 6 PM. Also, if the meal ends up being earlier or later than when we take the pill, would a cookie or a piece of bread be enough to take with Malarone?
I’m planning to set off on a "round-the-world" trip/long journey at the start of next year, lasting between 4.5 and 6 months. For now, the itinerary looks like this: South Korea (2 weeks) -> Japan (1 month) -> New Zealand (1 month) -> Argentina (1 month) -> United States (1 month).
I’m on medication (paroxetine 20 mg/day) and was hoping to bring enough for the entire trip so I wouldn’t have to find a doctor on the spot, deal with a molecule that might be slightly different from what’s available in France, or wonder if that’s even a possibility. Basically, it seemed simpler on paper...
But after looking into the regulations for each country, it’s suddenly way less simple . Many seem to only allow the amount corresponding to the length of your "stay" in the country... Which is a problem if I arrive in Korea with 4.5 months’ worth of medication, for example.
After all that, and even though I’ll obviously contact the relevant authorities in each country (fingers crossed for a response 😛), here’s my question:
Has anyone here had any experience with this? (Even if it’s a different medication or different countries, any input would be helpful!)
I’m trying to plan a trip to Dubai with my mom. I’ve seen that some of our medications require prior authorization (sleeping pills, codeine, anti-anxiety meds, etc.).
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been in our situation. A friend of mine applied to bring her tramadol, but it was denied—though she needed high doses!
Has anyone here gone through this process? Do we *really* need a prescription in English?
We just found out my wife is pregnant, and we’ve planned a trip to the Barlavento Islands in Cape Verde this November.
We’d like to know if there’s a real risk of Zika contamination on those islands, because from what we’ve found online, the recorded cases are old and come from the Sotavento Islands.
We’re thinking about canceling our trip.
If you’ve recently traveled to Cape Verde or live there, do you have any thoughts on this?
hi, I’m looking for information about the possibility of returning to Thailand with a portable liquid oxygen system and whether it’s possible to recharge it in Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai. thanks
I’m starting a new discussion on this topic since there doesn’t seem to be a recent one.
I have several chronic conditions (including asthma and related ones), and I’m planning to travel for a year across different countries.
Generally, I understand it’s possible to travel with approved medications (which should be my case), but often with a limit of 3 months’ worth of treatment.
Since I’m going for 12 months, that means for three-quarters of my trip, I’d have more than 3 months’ worth of medication.
I plan to bring my prescriptions with the INN (International Nonproprietary Name), as well as the original packaging (even though it’s a nightmare, but from what I understand, it’s necessary). But I’m not sure if that’s enough...
Have any of you been in this situation before? How does it work at customs—do I need to declare everything that exceeds the 3-month limit? Do I need a letter from my doctors?
I'm currently in Bangkok: How can I find a good doctor for a consultation? It's for a friend who'd like a second medical opinion compared to what they got in their country of residence.
Any professionals you'd recommend? How much does it cost?
I’ve already visited quite a few countries across several continents, but I’m pretty new to Asia.
I’m planning a trip to Thailand in October or November, and I wanted to check about health precautions: malaria treatment, vaccinations (hepatitis A or others...).
I’ll mostly be in the northern region, around Chiang Mai, where I’ll spend a lot of time in nature and the mountains. Then I’ll head south to Phuket or Krabi and visit Khao Sok National Park. I’ll finish up in Bangkok, with a likely detour to Kanchanaburi.
From what I understand, for a stay of less than 60 days, I don’t need a visa (I’m a French national)? I just need to fill out the TDAC form 3 to 5 days before arrival?
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone is heading to Cuba soon and could bring me some over-the-counter Sildenafil (viagra) tablets—available at Varadero Airport, among other places.
Hi there! So, I'm hesitating about taking a long trip. I'd like to go away for 2 to 3 months and travel across several continents. I’d love some advice. I often have unexplained allergies and need to follow a daily treatment for my diabetes (insulin). I think I can get authorization from my doctor to travel for 6 months with the treatment—is that correct? After those 6 months, is it possible (instead of bothering a relative to send the medication) to see a foreign doctor to get another 6-month travel authorization? How does it work at the airport? Do I need just one medication transport authorization, or do I have to request a new one in each country (once the treatment runs out) for both the flight and a DCI? Also, travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so will I have to pay for foreign consultations out of pocket? I’m not sure if I explained myself clearly. Oh, and just to repeat—travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so foreign consultations will be at my own expense? Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone.
After years of traveling to the USA without any medical insurance subscriptions—and luckily never having any major health issues (though I did get a scorpion sting buried in the sand at CBSouth, 😇)—life has caught up with us, and we’re now being forced into "wisdom" and leaving our carefree days behind.
So, I’m looking for the best compromise for a 2-month health insurance plan.
I’ve read the discussions on this topic, but the most recent one is from last year, and I’d love your take on the current situation.
I’m familiar with the usual options like Europ Assistance and AXA, but I’ve just discovered Chapka and Heymondo (the latter seems interesting in terms of both price and coverage).
What do you think of these last two? How do they compare in terms of value for money against the bigger companies?
Hi,
We’ve planned a 3-week trip to Bali this summer with our 7-year-old daughter. The itinerary includes Sanur, Nusa Lembongan, Sidemen, Amed, and Ubud. The more time passes, the more we read about people getting sick—some with mild to severe traveler’s diarrhea, and many ending up in the hospital. We, as parents, have been through it in Egypt with pretty bad cases, but we’d really like to avoid that for our daughter. Even though there’s no zero risk, and we’ll be careful, can any of you reassure me? Not everyone got sick, right? I’d love to hear positive feedback from parents, but not just them 😊. Thanks in advance!
Hi there...
I’m traveling with a friend for a month in November.
We booked our round-trip tickets from Paris to Phnom Penh, and yes, I know—it was a mistake. We should’ve flown out of Laos, but here we are.
But is it doable to backpack through both countries in a relaxed way?
I’ve seen that the transport takes a while...
Thanks so much for your replies.
Hi there,
I’ve started looking into getting dental implants, possibly in Costa Rica or Mexico.
Do you have any clinics to recommend or ones I should avoid?
For the next steps, I need to choose between Cuba Medika or Medigo—these are agencies that help with medical procedures. Do you have any info on either of them?
Hi everyone, a question for those who’ve been lucky enough to visit Raja Ampat—should you consider preventive malaria treatment given its proximity to Papua? And how was the food hygiene situation?
Thanks for your feedback! !
For several years now, increased aggression has been observed in Cape fur seals.
At least 70 unprovoked attacks on humans.
It was recently confirmed that this is due to rabies.
The suspected origin is contamination in Namibia by jackals.
The contagion seems to be spreading.
Preventive vaccination (of the animals) is being considered.
Just a reminder:
Rabies affects all mammals.
Once symptoms appear—sometimes weeks or even months later—death is inevitable.
It’s the bite that transmits the disease.
There are so-called "furious" forms with aggression, but also forms without aggression.
In case of a bite, in addition to standard wound care, tetanus prevention… rabies prevention is essential.
Stay careful out there…
Seeing seals from a boat along the coast isn’t rare in these parts…
I need 2 dental implants and I'd like to get them done abroad (it's a question of price).
Thanks for helping me with my search (Turkey, Spain, Romania???)
Can you tell me if you're satisfied with the services provided by Dentist Miguel at Club Amigo in Holguin? I'd like to go there in mid-December. Is it worth the trip to get dental prosthetics done?
Thanks for getting back to me... Michelle from Quebec
Hello,
I’m looking for a dentist who can do a full lower-arch implant with a complete prosthesis. I’m in Quebec and available to travel to Cuba. Need full contact details. Thanks everyone!
My current plan is to get my teeth treated in Cuba, especially for dental implants.
Has anyone here had experience and could refer me to a good, affordable dentist?
I’d really appreciate it if you could give me an idea of the price for one implant, since I need at least 6 done.
Thanks so much!
