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Sick While Away From Home Expense Protection

Visiting another country during uncertain times can feel nerve-wracking, but MASA’s Sick While Away From Home Expense Protection benefit helps put your mind at ease. If you get sick while outside the U.S. and need to quarantine, this benefit, included in our Emergency Shield plan, reimburses you for essential out-of-pocket costs like lodging, meals, and rebooking your flight.

What is Sick While Away From Home Expense Protection?

MASA’s Sick While Away From Home Expense Protection benefit ensures you’re not left shouldering unexpected costs during a mandatory quarantine abroad. From reimbursing extra hotel nights to flight changes, this benefit ensures you’re financially supported while you focus on getting better.

Why do I need Sick While Away From Home Expense Protection?

Quarantine requirements can quickly turn an already stressful situation into a financial burden. MASA’s Sick While Away From Home Expense Protection Benefit eases that strain, allowing you to focus on recovery without worrying about the added costs of being away from home for longer than you expected.

Sick While Away From Home Expense Protection in action

Imagine you’re enjoying a long-awaited vacation abroad when you test positive for COVID-19 and have to quarantine for 10 days before flying back home. With MASA’s Sick While Away From Home Expense Protection benefit, you can focus on what’s next instead of stressing over the costs. Extend your stay as needed, and once it’s over, give us a call. We’ll reimburse you for hotel expenses, meals, and rebooking fees — making an unexpected situation more manageable.