Can I Rely on the Chambers Plan to Protect My Team During Business Travel or Vacations?
As a business owner, sending your team off on business trips or giving them well-deserved vacation time can be both exciting and nerve-racking. You want them to feel supported, safe, and covered in case the unexpected happens while they’re away. That’s where employee benefits like the Chambers Plan step in. And yes, you can rely on it to help protect your team when they travel.
Let’s break down what that actually means, why it matters, and how Canadian data supports the importance of travel protection in your benefits plan. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, Canadians are a mobile group. In 2023, Canadians made over 14 million trips abroad, with a growing number of those for business purposes as international conferences, supplier meetings, and cross-border work ramp back up. This makes travel coverage more than just a perk, it’s a must-have.
No one likes to think about it, but accidents and illnesses can happen when we least expect them. About one in six Canadians experiences a medical issue while travelling that could require care. Food poisoning in Mexico, a sprained ankle in a U.S. airport, even a quick weekend trip injury can lead to an unexpected doctor’s visit. Without proper coverage, those bills can stack up quickly, especially in countries with costly healthcare systems.
Here’s the good news: the Chambers Plan includes travel medical insurance as part of its Extended Health Care benefits. This typically covers emergency medical expenses, hospital stays, ambulance services, emergency dental, prescription drugs needed during travel, and travel assistance services. In most cases, team members are covered for up to 180 days per trip. That means peace of mind for both you and your team, whether they’re on a five-day conference trip or a two-week holiday abroad.
A survey found that 65% of Canadians are concerned about the cost of medical emergencies while traveling. And for good reason… an emergency hospital visit in the U.S. can run you thousands of dollars without insurance. With the Chambers Plan, your team can check one more thing off their packing list. They can access care without facing huge bills, and you can be the one who made that possible.
Another helpful perk is that in many cases, coverage also extends to dependents who are travelling with your employee. This is especially great if an employee tacks vacation time onto a business trip or travels with family members.
Between the rising number of Canadians travelling, the unpredictability of health concerns, and the real financial risk of out-of-country care, travel protection is an essential benefit. With the Chambers Plan, your team gets that built-in peace of mind without you having to source it from multiple providers or worry about complicated add-ons.
So yes, you can rely on the Chambers Plan to protect your team when they’re on the move. Business doesn’t stop at the border, and with the right plan, neither does your coverage.
