Harddrive43228 wrote:
RicoGuapo wrote:
Following-up on info in this thread (thanks for the tip Harddrive43228.), I did some experimentation with Trawick quotes and found that for my situation (USA gringo, age, and length of stay), I could set my trip cost as high as $1500 and still get the same (lowest available) quote as a trip cost of $0. So it makes sense (at least for my situation) to set the trip cost to $1500 rather than zero to maintain the benefits of those parts of the insurance that are based on trip cost. (YMMV)
Glad it worked out for you. One thing I did notice is that the price for the Trawick (and probably all of the other ones too) has significantly increased. I did 11 days at the end of March early April and it was $43 with a $500 trip cost. I just got a quote for my 11 day trip in early June and it was $84 for the same $500 trip. I did find that I could go to $1000 without impacting the quote though $1500 increased it by almost 40%.
I don't know if it's due to the increased Covid rates in CR or they are just trying to capitalize on the short-term opportunity. Regardless, it still is inexpensive enough that it doesn't impact any travel decisions.
Have a great trip.
Lots of people are reporting price increases when booking directly through Trawick. There are also reports of people using INSBUY and getting cheaper rates. When the documents come through, the paperwork even identifies Trawick as the carrier.
I have no personal experience with this, just reporting what I have read in the Expatriates in Costa Rica FB group, so I cannot offer a patented "Netgems ironclad guarantee".
I will say, that the situation is fluid (hotel policies, airline rates & availability, insurance, etc). Lock down whatever you can at least a week before travel, that's my advice, take it or leave it.