Please review your declaration page to determine which coverages you chose when you purchased your policy. Details of each of your chosen coverages can be found in your policy wording which can be accessed at bcaa.com/wordings.

Once you have submitted a claim, you should hear from a BCAA Claims Assistance team member. You may be required to provide more information before a claim decision can be reached.

The time it will take to process your claim depends on a few factors. For example, we might need follow up information from you or from your medical provider(s). The majority of our claims are resolved within 30 business days. BCAA Claims Assistance will work hard to resolve your claim as quickly as possible and keep you informed throughout the process.

You can check the status of your claim online, by phone at one of the numbers listed above or by email at bcaaclaims@globalexcel.com.

Although you do not need pre-approval for most covered medical benefits, we encourage you to get in touch with BCAA Claims Assistance before deciding on medical treatment. Experienced staff may be able to help you skip the emergency room and connect you with the appropriate care for your situation, including virtual or in-person doctor visits at your accommodation through BCAA Guided Care.

Some benefits, listed below, require pre-approval – please read your policy wording for more details about these benefits:

Medical Benefits that Require Pre-approval from BCAA Claims Assistance:

• Emergency Air Transportation
• Airfare to Return Home for Treatment
• Medical Attendant
• Return of Excess Baggage
• Return of Travelling Companion
• Return of Children/Grandchildren
• Family Transportation
• Remote Evacuation
• Return of Vehicle
• Domestic Services in Canada
• Medical Follow-Up in Canada

We encourage you to get in touch with BCAA Claims Assistance before deciding on a medical provider. Experienced staff can help connect you with the appropriate care for your situation, including virtual or in-person doctor visits at your accommodation through BCAA Guided Care. However, we understand that emergencies can happen very quickly and that you may not always be able to contact BCAA Claims Assistance before choosing a medical provider. You are always free to get care from any medical provider you like. We may request to move you to a more appropriate medical facility for your situation, with your consent.

Definitely! BCAA Claims Assistance is here to help, any day, any time. Simply give us a call and we will suggest medical providers for you. Also, depending on your situation, BCAA Claims Assistance may be able to connect you with a doctor virtually or in-person where you’re staying through BCAA Guided Care so you can skip visiting a walk-in clinic or the emergency room.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to see a doctor or get a prescription filled virtually or in-person where you’re staying, in addition to traditional options like visiting a walk-in clinic or the emergency room. Just call BCAA Claims Assistance at the time of your medical emergency and we’ll connect you with that care that’s right for you through BCAA Guided Care.

BCAA Claims Assistance will pay your medical provider directly whenever possible, so you’re not out of pocket for your medical expenses.

To use the global toll-free service when you are travelling outside North America and Mexico, you must first dial the international access code from the list below to reach Canada, then enter our 11-digit toll-free number 800.464.71111. Please note that service is not available in all countries. If the country you are calling from is not in this list, please call us at 519.325.1567 directly and we’ll reimburse the call, or call us collect.

International Access Codes

Yes, we do. Simply call BCAA Claims Assistance at the time of your medical emergency and, depending on your situation, you may be able to be connected to a doctor over the phone or through video chat through BCAA Guided Care. A doctor may even be able to visit you where you’re staying.