Over 65? 9 Costs That Are Quietly Covered By Medicare Abroad!

🌍 Welcome to Tiz To Travel! 🌍 Most travelers over 65 assume Medicare offers no coverage outside the U.S., but there are important exceptions. In this video, we explain what Original Medicare, Medigap, Medicare Advantage, and VA benefits may cover when you travel abroad. You'll learn about cruise ship coverage, U.S. territories, emergency care near the borders, the Alaska-Canada travel exception, and why keeping Part B can matter for travelers. We also cover the CMS-1490S reimbursement form, VA coverage for service-connected conditions, Medicare Advantage emergency benefits, and Medigap foreign travel coverage—including the 80% benefit after the $250 deductible, up to $50,000 lifetime for eligible plans. Whether you're taking a cruise or traveling internationally, this guide explains what Medicare may—and may not—pay for overseas. Information is based on Medicare.gov, CMS.gov, and VA.gov. ✈️ Watch till the end for expert advice that will change the way you fly forever—and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to Tiz To Travel for more insider secrets! Thank you for watching! 🙏 ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:54 9—Emergency Care in Canada Can Be Covered Near the Border 2:00 8—The Alaska Highway Exception 3:08 7—Emergencies on Cruise Ships Near U.S. Ports 4:16 6— A Foreign Hospital Closer Than Any U.S. Option 5:27 5— Ambulance Services Connected to a Covered Emergency 6:44 4— Medigap Plans Often Include a Foreign Travel Emergency Benefit 7:50 3— Medicare Advantage Plans Sometimes Add Worldwide Emergency Coverage 8:33 2— Routine Care and Prescriptions Abroad Are Not Covered 9:12 1— Why Travel Insurance Still Matters, Even With These Exceptions 9:52 Outro