Divers insurance?
#1
Posted 21 April 2004 - 11:21 AM
#2
Posted 21 April 2004 - 11:46 AM
this is the most direct argument...
Many out of country medical facilites will not take anything but cash, credit card or DAN. Try getting air evaced with Blue Cross. If your credit card can handle $50,000 or so then maybe you might want to take a chance on it.
Now I understand
Thanks SuperDave
#3
Posted 21 April 2004 - 11:54 AM
When? Before I take the class? Before the O/W Cert trip? Or just before my first trip outside the U.S.?
Edited by raizyr, 21 April 2004 - 11:54 AM.
#4
Posted 21 April 2004 - 12:00 PM
Believe me.... You don't want to dive without it!!
#5
Posted 21 April 2004 - 12:04 PM
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#6
Posted 21 April 2004 - 12:05 PM
#7
Posted 21 April 2004 - 12:07 PM
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#8
Posted 21 April 2004 - 12:38 PM
I have the DAN master level insurance, and it's around $75 a year. Incredibly cheap for the coverage it provides. One trip to the chamber is all it would take to ruin your finances for the next few decades. Plus the DAN insurance covers other things like cancelled trips, lost luggage, etc.
We all pray that a trip to the chamber never becomes necessary, but if it ever does, pray that you bought the insurance policy before they made the call for the helicopter to pick you up. Life insurance and several credit cards just won't cut it if the worst case ever comes to pass.
#9
Posted 21 April 2004 - 02:06 PM
These other perks are limited to events related to diving accidents. You usually need trip insurance to cover most non-diving related issues which is cheap at the price as well. However please note that SingleDivers.com does require that all divers going on a "SD.com" trip have proof of DAN or similar insurance. I personally prefer DAN as I grew up near their corporate headquarters and do most of my diving in their backyard. They are also the leader in diving research and understanding the causes of DCS etc. The support we provide them will help us to be safer and healthier divers!!! Thanks, Kamala aka "Wreck Wench"Plus the DAN insurance covers other things like cancelled trips, lost luggage, etc.
Contact me directly at Kamala@SingleDivers.com for your private or group travel needs or 864-557-6079 AND don't miss SD's 2018-2021 Trips! ....here! Most are once in a lifetime opportunities...don't miss the chance to go!!
SD LEGACY/OLD/MANUAL Forms & Documents.... here !
Click here TO PAY for Merchandise, Membership, or Travel
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Kamala Shadduck c/o SingleDivers.com LLC
2234 North Federal Hwy, #1010 Boca Raton, FL 33431
formerly...
710 Dive Buddy Lane; Salem, SC 29676
864-557-6079 tel/celfone/office or tollfree fax 888-480-0906
#10
Posted 21 April 2004 - 02:56 PM
Just as an aside, and sorry if this is too off topic, but I always keep in a small waterproof container in my BC pocket a sheet of paper that has my name, address, phone number, work address and phone number, name/address/phone of all next of kin, DAN Member info & phone, PADI info, medical plan info, blood type/HIV negative status and latest test info.These other perks are limited to events related to diving accidents. You usually need trip insurance to cover most non-diving related issues which is cheap at the price as well. However please note that SingleDivers.com does require that all divers going on a "SD.com" trip have proof of DAN or similar insurance. I personally prefer DAN as I grew up near their corporate headquarters and do most of my diving in their backyard. They are also the leader in diving research and understanding the causes of DCS etc. The support we provide them will help us to be safer and healthier divers!!! Thanks, Kamala aka "Wreck Wench"Plus the DAN insurance covers other things like cancelled trips, lost luggage, etc.
Probably overkill, but I guess the ex-Boy Scout in me comes out sometimes. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
"Love is blind but lust likes lacy panties" -- SanDiegoCarol
"If you're gonna be dumb, you'd better be tough." -- Phillip Manor
"If I know the answer I'll tell you the answer, and if I don't I'll just respond cleverly." -- Donald Rumsfeld
#11
Posted 21 April 2004 - 03:14 PM
Not at all...and I'd like to post this in the official Bonaire trip thread so that others will consider doing the same thing!!!Just as an aside, and sorry if this is too off topic, but I always keep in a small waterproof container in my BC pocket a sheet of paper that has my name, address, phone number, work address and phone number, name/address/phone of all next of kin, DAN Member info & phone, PADI info, medical plan info, blood type/HIV negative status and latest test info.
Probably overkill, but I guess the ex-Boy Scout in me comes out sometimes. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Contact me directly at Kamala@SingleDivers.com for your private or group travel needs or 864-557-6079 AND don't miss SD's 2018-2021 Trips! ....here! Most are once in a lifetime opportunities...don't miss the chance to go!!
SD LEGACY/OLD/MANUAL Forms & Documents.... here !
Click here TO PAY for Merchandise, Membership, or Travel
"Imitation is the sincerest flattery." - Gandhi
"Imitation is proof that originality is rare." - ScubaHawk
SingleDivers.com...often imitated...never duplicated!
Kamala Shadduck c/o SingleDivers.com LLC
2234 North Federal Hwy, #1010 Boca Raton, FL 33431
formerly...
710 Dive Buddy Lane; Salem, SC 29676
864-557-6079 tel/celfone/office or tollfree fax 888-480-0906
#12
Posted 21 April 2004 - 08:10 PM
Dan's insurance ? Dont leave home without it.
jextract
but I always keep in a small waterproof container in my BC pocket a sheet of paper that has my name, address, phone number, work address and phone number, name/address/phone of all next of kin, DAN Member info & phone, PADI info, medical plan info, blood type/HIV negative status and latest test info.
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#13
Posted 21 April 2004 - 08:34 PM
what if the hokey pokey really IS what it's all about?
#14
Posted 21 April 2004 - 09:50 PM
Jamie,Just as an aside, and sorry if this is too off topic, but I always keep in a small waterproof container in my BC pocket a sheet of paper that has my name, address, phone number, work address and phone number, name/address/phone of all next of kin, DAN Member info & phone, PADI info, medical plan info, blood type/HIV negative status and latest test info.
These other perks are limited to events related to diving accidents. You usually need trip insurance to cover most non-diving related issues which is cheap at the price as well. However please note that SingleDivers.com does require that all divers going on a "SD.com" trip have proof of DAN or similar insurance. I personally prefer DAN as I grew up near their corporate headquarters and do most of my diving in their backyard. They are also the leader in diving research and understanding the causes of DCS etc. The support we provide them will help us to be safer and healthier divers!!! Thanks, Kamala aka "Wreck Wench"Plus the DAN insurance covers other things like cancelled trips, lost luggage, etc.
Probably overkill, but I guess the ex-Boy Scout in me comes out sometimes. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Why don't you consider a DAN tag? I have one attached to my BC, it has most of the information you stated...
Here is a LINK to the site where they can be ordered...
Safe diving,
Jennifer
#15
Posted 21 April 2004 - 10:12 PM
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