The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) is affiliated with the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) and the American Automobile Association (AAA). The AMA was founded in 1926, and now serves 1,000,000 members in a province with a population of just over 4 million.
OUR TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE HAS PROVIDED PEACE OF MIND FOR OVER 35 YEARS – No matter what part of the world you are travelling in, rest assured knowing that AMA has you covered. Our insurance packages provide affordable, comprehensive coverage, so you won’t break the bank making sure you’re protected.
Advantages
- No age limit for emergency medical insurance only plans
- Members save 10% on travel medical insurance premiums
- You don’t need to be an AMA member to get travel insurance through the AMA
Disadvantages
- Medical health questionnaire required if aged 60 or over
- For residents of Alberta only
Overview
The AMA offers a single trip and multi-trip plan with basic emergency medical insurance only. They also offer a single trip and multi-trip annual Premium Plan with trip cancellation, interruption, baggage and other benefits. Visitors to Canada coverage is also available.
Single Trip Emergency Medical Plan
The AMA single trip Medical Plan insures you for one trip, and includes $5 million in emergency medical insurance. The Premium Plan includes baggage insurance as well as trip cancellation and trip interruption insurance. There is no age limit.
Multi-Trip (Annual) Emergency Medical Plan
The AMA multi-trip annual plan provides coverage for multiple trips in one year. You can choose 9, 16 or 30 day options. Coverage includes $5 million in emergency medical insurance. The Premium Plan includes baggage insurance as well as trip cancellation and trip interruption insurance. There is no age limit.
Visitors to Canada Plan
The AMA Visitors to Canada plan offers $150,000 in emergency medical insurance. You must be a visitor to Canada or hold a Canadian work or student visa, or be an immigrant to Canada. Canadians not covered by a a government health insurance plan (GHP) are also eligible for this plan. This plan must be purchased prior to or within seven (7) days of arrival in Canada. After that period, we do not offer coverage.
Tips for Saving
- AMA members save 10% on travel medical insurance premiums
- A special rate is available for families of three or more
Refunds
- The Multi-Trip Emergency Medical Plan and the Multi-Trip Annual Premium Package Plan are non-refundable after the effective date of coverage.
- For the Single Trip Emergency Medical Plan, full refunds must be requested in writing to AMA before coverage starts. You must request a partial refund to AMA in writing, if no claim was made, before coverage expires with proof of early return (e.g. customs or immigration stamp, gas receipts).
- You can get a partial or full refund on the Visitors to Canada plan. See your policy for details.
You Need to Know
- You need a valid Canadian Government Health Insurance Plan (except for visitors to Canada plans)
- Policies are underwritten by Orion Travel Insurance Company
- You must apply for coverage before leaving on your trip.
- Policies and coverage can change at any time, without warning. This article is only intended as general advice. Please check your own policy carefully and visit Pacific Blue Cross for up to date information.
Learn More
You can learn more online on the AMA website or by phone at 1-866-989-6595.
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