Inside The Shocking Costs Of Cruise Ship Healthcare
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I just disembarked Carnival Marty and it was actually a week ago tomorrow that I started to feel off
my grand total bill for the med center visit was $533 so not cheap but not $47,000 either
I have travel insurance which we'll talk about I have health insurance which doesn't apply
the bottom line if you're taking a cruise get travel insurance
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you got sick on a cruise? In this episode, I share my recent experience with getting sick on the Carnival Mardi Gras and discuss the potential nightmare of getting sick on a cruise ship. From my own visit to the medical center to the shocking story of a Minnesota man who ended up with a $47,000 medical bill, here's what we'll cover: BUT FIRST, IF YOU'D LIKE MY TEAM TO GET YOU A PRICE QUOTE FOR ALLIANZ TRAVEL INSURANCE, SUBMIT THIS FORM: https://www.profmelissa.com/insurance 01:20 How did a cruise passenger end up with a $47,000 medical bill? 02:51 What happened when I got sick on the Carnival Mardi Gras? 04:27 How much does medical treatment cost on a cruise? 06:37 What are the benefits of visiting the medical center on a cruise? 07:54 How do cruise ship med centers work? 09:18 How much can cruise ship medical care and emergency evacuations cost? 11:15 Why should cruisers carry travel insurance? ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_melissa_newman/ ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️