The new alert contains important information regarding medical emergencies and travel insurance.
American traveller expect to jet off toJamaicashould , according to the US administration , opt for another destination or else . Most significantly , they should cautiously read the new selective information just released about medical emergencies and traveling insurance .
The State Department recently reissued atravel warningfor Jamaica . While the level ofdanger continue the same(Level 3 , which means that travelers should reconsider travelling ) , the Department has updated the warning to include significant additional information on offense and healthcare .
" Reconsider travel to Jamaica due to crime , " translate the advisory . " Exercise increased care regarding aesculapian services . "
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In summation to detail Jamaica ’s criminal offense statistics ( " Violent crime happen throughout Jamaica . [ … ] The US Embassy routinely welcome reports of sexual Assault , including from US citizen tourer at resorts . US citizen report dim or unsatisfactory response to serious criminal incidents " ) , the advisory strongly urges travelers to pay care and be informed on the point of healthcare in the country .
Reportedly , Jamaica does not provide the same level of healthcare commonly found in the US , which translate into lower level of exigency armed service response time and regular , routine care for injuries and sickness . " Private hospitals demand requital up front before admitting affected role and may not have the ability to allow for specialised aid , " reads the traveling warning . " Ambulance services are not always staffed with EMTs or always readily useable , especially in rural areas . "
In this igniter , the State Department is now powerfully encouraging US travelers to get traveler ’s policy — include aesculapian evacuation insurance — before travel to the country .
In bold text , the advisory specifies that the Department of Statedoes not pay aesculapian billsand that , more mostly , US Medicare and Medicaid does not apply abroad . It is also worth noting that most medico and hospitals overseas do not accept US health insurance , which is why obtain traveler ’s insurance is essential — air ambulance service to the US alone can cost up to $ 50,000 .
More information on Jamaica andthe entire advisoryis available online .
