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Mitch Gershenfeld expected an adventure when he retired to travel the world -- not a medical misadventure that would pit him against his health insurance company. But that's exactly what he got after landing in a hospital in Doha and then filing a claim with GeoBlue.

Help! GeoBlue keeps asking for the same documents again — and it won’t pay my $17,746 claim

January 6, 2026January 5, 2026 by Christopher Elliott

Mitch Gershenfeld expected an adventure when he retired to travel the world — not a medical misadventure that would pit him against his health insurance company. But that’s exactly what he got after landing in a hospital in Doha and then filing a claim with GeoBlue.

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It's not fear driving Harry Wenkert to make a "must-have" travel purchase for 2026. It's peace of mind, he says.

Planning a trip for 2026? Don’t miss this must-have accessory, say experts

November 30, 2025November 30, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

It’s not fear driving Harry Wenkert to make a “must-have” travel purchase for 2026. It’s peace of mind, he says.

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After a skiing accident in the Swiss Alps, Christopher Elliott faced a $14,543 hospital bill when his travel insurance claim was denied. Discover how having a good travel insurance agent made a difference in navigating the claims process and ultimately securing the coverage he needed.

Why having a good agent is important for travel insurance

June 1, 2025May 31, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

I discovered the importance of having a good travel insurance agent on an icy slope in the Swiss Alps. My painful accident happened in a split second, but it took more than two years for me to learn my lesson.

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