Position Statement Zika Virus

Posted: 01/20/2016 On Friday, January 15, 2016, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued a Zika virus Travel Health Notice Level 2, Practice Enhanced Precautions, for Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America. What you need to know about your policy: Despite the outbreak, Tin Leg policies still offer Emergency Medical and Medical Evacuation benefits for travelers who become infected with the Zika virus while on a covered trip. Tin Leg does not exclude any declared pandemics or epidemics, as such, coverage will remain available as long as a policy is purchased before the traveler contracts… Read More