Medicare coverage when traveling: What to know

Your ‘golden years’ are often a time for grandchildren, new hobbies and traveling, whether as a couple or solo travel, which is on the rise according to Allianz Partners’ 16th Annual Vacation Confidence Index which reports a 23% rise in solo travel among seniors. 

But, whether you’re traveling in the U.S. or enjoying wanderlust abroad, be sure to know that your Medicare coverage likely won’t travel with you if you leave the U.S., according to Medicare.gov. 

An unexpected illness or...