Why choose CareMed?

1. Worldwide insurance coverage

Work and travel insurance by CareMed can provide worldwide coverage. Premiums may differ for destinations US and Canada. This way you are insured on your trip to your travel destination.

2. Insurance approval for your visa

Our travel insurance for work & travel participants fulfills the requirements for visa applications worldwide. This is true for all working holiday visas (e.g. Australia, New Zealand and Canada) as well as J1, J2, F1, F2, M1, H2B Visas for entry into the USA and Schengen visa for Europe.

3. Tailor-made travel insurance

Our insurance plans are adapted to the needs of young travelers worldwide.

4. Online application

Fast & convenient enrollment: You can enroll in a few minutes online from anywhere in the world. Your insurance confirmation is available right after your online application.

5. Travel insurance period

Depending on the insurance plan, CareMed travel insurance can be taken out either for 12 or for 24 months. You should always enroll for the entire stay abroad. In case that you return home earlier, we will reimburse the remaining period.

6. Secure online application

Our secure server guarantees safe enrollment and payment for travel insurance.

7. Enrollment while already abroad

Your trip get extended and your insurance cannot be prolonged? Even if you are already abroad, insurance can be taken out with CareMed. Depending on your situation, there might be a waiting period (if there is no previous coverage).

8. Help in case of emergency while abroad

Our 24-hour emergency center provides excellent service around-the-clock to travelers in various languages. Online claim submission as well as claims offices in the USA and Germany offer fast and efficient claim handling.

9. Extension of work & travel insurance

Insurance coverage shall be taken out for the entire stay abroad. In case travel plans change unexpectedly you may request a renewal of your travel insurance period. You simply email us prior to expiry of insurance.

10. Cancelation of travel insurance

Prior to the start of the travel health insurance, the policy can be cancelled free of charge. After the insurance start date you can cancel remaining period if you return home earlier (minimum 31 days).