International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers
1.716.754.4883

A Canadian foundation with an office in New York, which publishes a booklet listing hospitals and English-speaking physicians who have agreed to adhere to a standard schedule of fees. There is no membership fee but a donation of $15.00 is encouraged for the health guide; they have other services, such as mosquito netting for sleeping quarters which can be purchased through their internet online service.

State Department Travel Advisories
202.647.5225
Fax: 202.647.3000

This agency provides considerable information for anyone traveling overseas. "Travel advisories, Travel warning, Travel health issues" are just a few of the many tips for the traveler.

The U.S. Public Health Service Centers for Disease Control
1.404.639.3534
Fax: 1.800.311.3435

CDC provides malaria advisories, immunization schedules, disease risk and prevention information by regions of the world. NOTE! Physicians and other medical personnel can consult directly with a CDC medical advisor if they need information on the clinical management of a patient with a tropical or infectious disease.

Public Health Service Hotlines

There is an advantage in calling the Public Health Service. Unlike the CDC hotline, these numbers provide person-to-person consultation with a Public Health Service travel advisor. Call either CDC or Public Health to get the best advise. All times are local to the area.

Chicago: 312.686.2150
(noon to 8:00 P.M.)

Honolulu: 808.541.2552
(6:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.)

Los Angeles: 213.215.2365
(8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.)

Miami: 305.526.2910
(8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.)

New York: 718.917.1685
(8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.)

San Francisco: 415.876.2872
(8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.)

Seattle: 206.442.4519
(8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.)

The World Health Organization

This report gives general health information about the country being visited.

Check your existing health care policy to determine what type of coverage is available for medical emergencies while traveling outside the USA.

If your current health insurance policy does not cover medical care abroad, or you are without any coverage, you should consider purchasing a travel health-specific insurance policy(see below). Even if your present insurance will pay doctor and hospital bills abroad, you may want to purchase a travel policy to get some important additional benefits, such as air ambulance transportation and immediate payment of incurred medical expenses.

Medex Assistance Corp.
1.888.633.3900

Medical and air ambulance coverage for $3.50 per day. Age 71 and older, $5.00 per day, $25 deductible. Student-abroad coverage. Call for current rates.

HealthCare Abroad
1.800.237.6615

$100,000 coverage available up to age 76 with $100 deductible. No coverage for medical complications of pregnancy.

Traveler's Emergency Network, Inc.(TEN)
1.800.275.4836
E-mail: ten@intrex.net

Access American International
1.800.284.8300

$10,000 emergency medical and $50,000 evacuation benefits. Covers complications of pregnancy and scuba diving.

NOTE! If you are over 65 years of age, be aware that Medicare does not cover health care costs outside the United States except in limited circumstances in Canada and Mexico.