There’s nothing like spending time with family or traveling during the holidays. But it’s no secret that emergency rooms and health clinics see a spike of visitors during the festive season.
Should you encounter a health emergency, be prepared with all the right information. Before you go out of town, pack smart with this checklist:
- Health, dental and prescription ID cards
- Phone numbers of primary care doctors and specialists
- Durable medical equipment
- Slightly more than enough prescription maintenance medication for your whole trip
- Any necessary over-the-counter medications
If you need replacement cards, you can always call your insurance plan or go online to print a temporary one. If you travel out-of-state or out of your service area, be sure to review how your insurance works in those cases.
Source: ERS News About Your Benefits (November 2014)