Information to travelers on medical insurance in Cuba

On February 16, 2010 The Cuban government establish that all travelers, foreigners and Cubans living abroad who enter the country from May 1, 2010, have a travel insurance policy to cover medical expenses.
To meet this requirement, the traveler must have a travel insurance covering medical expenses or medical expense policy, with coverage inside Cuba.
The policy must be purchased at the point of origin.
To procedures for tourist cards or visas at the consular office the traveler must submit the certificate of insurance or other documentary evidence (ASSISTANCE OR SIMILAR CARD DATA SPECIFY WHERE THE COMPANY OR INSURER CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE).
Travelers who do not carry the insurance exception at the time of arrival, may purchase a policy with insurance coverage and insurance signed by Cuban assistance, in the same airport, port or marina. Travel insurance underwritten by insurance companies and the Cuban most international insurance companies, have the travel assistance services within the company Asistur Cuba SA., A 24-hour service 365 days the year.
According to practical experience, over 80% of people now visit Cuba, they do carrying insurance, provided by companies in their countries of origin, which cover their medical expenses in Cuba.
In the case of United States residents traveling directly to Cuba, will be forced to buy at source policy with Cuba's insurance coverage, which is marketed through a network of partner agencies Havanatur-Celimar company, before the inability of U.S. insurance companies have to guarantee coverage in Cuban national territory.
Travellers arriving in the country that is the subject of control, you must show a policy, certificate of insurance or travel assistance card, valid during your stay in Cuba.
For medical emergencies of any kind, the Cuban health system ensures the care they need through a network of polyclinics and hospitals, covering even the most remote corners of the country. In the vast majority of hotel facilities provided primary care. For more information on planning your trip to Cuba, visit the Web site or contact the Embassy or nearest Consulate of Cuba or the offices of the Cuban Ministry of Tourism. Also visit the sites of the Ministry of Tourism digital (www.cubatravel.cu) and the insurance company Asistur (www.asistur.cu)