COVID-19 coronavirus strain is now a known pandemic event worldwide. Here’s what that means for your insurance.

Travel Insurance

There are many components to travel insurance.  Your policy(ies) may include coverage for emergency medical assistance while travelling or trip cancellation features.

The majority of Trip Interruption and Cancellation travel insurance policies exclude coverage for a known event like COVID-19.

The requirements of travel conduct for Canadians and visitors to Canada issued by our government and countries of residence should be adhered to.

For up-to-date information for Canadians visit www.canada.ca/COVID19

Your insurance provider can be contacted directly for policy specific information.

If you need medical attention while out of province or out of country, contact your travel insurance Travel Assistance provider immediately. Details on how they can help are found here.

Health Insurance

COVID-19 is a recognized illness. You and your family members covered under your supplemental/individual health insurance may require services and treatments. Please refer to your specific policy contract for details on qualifying expenses for benefit reimbursement.

Your plan may include access to online health information resources. The information provided by your insurer is medically reviewed and trustworthy.

We’re here to help

If you have any questions, would like more information or need assistance, please submit your inquiry to us at https://sbis.ca/contact-us.html

Like most organizations, we are very focused on the health and well-being of our tremendous group of employees who serve you, our valued customers. And like you, we are listening to our Canadian government on appropriate actions. We have halted our business travel, are ensuring continuity of compensation for those on our team in self-isolation, and have implemented a supportive work-from-home policy to do our part to minimize the impact of this virus on ourselves and our community.

In the meantime, our team will work to update you on any changes that may impact your health benefits experience.

On a more personal note, I ask that you please be vigilant and take care of yourselves, your families and friends. And all of us at SBIS give our continuing thanks to those whose work in our healthcare system whose services we are grateful for every day and especially in these incredibly trying times.