CDC Expands Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an Order on January 12, 2021 requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 for all air passengers arriving from a foreign country to the US. This Order will be effective on January 26, 2021.
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1. COVID-19 is treated that same as any other sickness for purposes of all coverages that are triggered by a sickness or that can reimburse losses resulting from a sickness – including deaths caused by sickness.
Plan Documents include both Travel Delay coverage or Missed Connection coverage. Each of these separate coverages includes the following covered reasons – all of which could be triggered directly or indirectly by the COVID-19 pandemic (the exact language in each Plan may vary):
• Common Carrier Delay
• Quarantine
For Travel Delay, an insured must be delayed at least 6 hours while en route to/from or during a trip due to a covered reason.
For Missed Connection, an insured must miss a cruise or tour departure due to a delay of at least 3 hours caused by a covered reason.
In all cases, the triggering event must occur while coverage is in effect. Additional terms apply to all triggers discussed above. See your Plan Document for full details. *
2. What are properties or Classic doing to identify qualified labs and assure the 72 hour turn-around time?
We are currently working with properties to determine individual chain/properties options. Updates will be posted on our advisor site.
* Subject to TripMate and United Fire Insurance examiners review.
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Don't panic! Our amazing partners have been preparing for this and many will offer testing on-site. Below are just some of those partners.
All airline passengers will be required to present a simple CDC attestation form to the airline for collection prior to boarding.
Free Testing is Available at the Following Properties :
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Velas Resorts
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Fairmont Mayakoba
Haven Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
Hotel Xcaret
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Mahekal Beach Resort
Palmaia – The house of Aia
The Cape, a Thompson Hotel
Viceroy Riviera Maya
Resort Brands
All Inclusive Collection
AMResorts
Blue Diamond Resorts
Excellence Resorts
Karisma Hotels & Resorts
La Coleccion Resorts by Fiesta Americana
Palace Resorts
Palladium Hotel Group
Playa Hotels & Resorts
Sandals and Beaches Resorts
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Anse Chastanet
Calabash Cove Resort & Spa
Cap Maison Resort & Spa
Jade Mountain
Ladera Resort
Marigot Bay Resort & Marina
Seven Stars Resort
Windjammer Landing Resort