6 Things to Know About Chase Sapphire Reserve Emergency Medical & Dental Coverage

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Accidents can happen anytime, so it’s nice to know about Chase Sapphire Reserve emergency medical coverage.  And its dental coverage too!

Here are more about the details of the Chase Sapphire Reserve’s emergency medical & dental benefit.  It’ll tell you what it does and does NOT cover!

About Chase Sapphire Reserve Emergency Medical Coverage

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With the emergency medical & dental coverage from the Chase Sapphire Reserve, you can be reimbursed up to $2,500 for emergency medical & dental expenses if you or your immediate family member become sick or injured.

You must also be 100+ miles from home and on a trip lasting between 5 and 60 days.

But what types of emergencies qualify?  Here are a few examples!

1.   I Bought My Airline Tickets With Another Card.  Can I Still Use the Medical & Dental Benefit From the Chase Sapphire Reserve?

You’re only covered if your trip was purchased with your Chase Sapphire Reserve card or the Chase Ultimate Rewards points you earned with your Sapphire Reserve card. 

Or, if part of the cost of your trip was paid for with your Chase Sapphire Reserve.  Like paying taxes and fees on an award ticket.

And per Chase’s benefit guide, you must be traveling on a “common carrier,” like an airline, bus, cruise ship, or train.

2.   How Much Is Covered?

The emergency medical & dental benefit will cover up to $2,500 in qualifying medical or dental expenses, after a $50 deductible.  But it will only cover expenses NOT covered by your own insurance.

Plus, Chase will give you up to $75 per day for a hotel room (up to 5 days), if the doctor prescribes it, after you’re released from hospital but before you return home.

3.   I Broke My Ankle Hiking Around Machu Picchu.  Am I Covered?

It’s likely you’d be covered by Chase Sapphire Reserve’s medical benefit.  Because they’ll reimburse you for eligible medical expenses from sickness or accidental injury (like a broken ankle!) that are NOT covered by your medical insurance.

Then the Shaman Healer Said He Could Fix My Ankle.  Is That Covered?

While ancient healing techniques are interesting and I believe in the power of meditation, Chase’s medical benefit only covers care received at medical facilities like hospitals and clinics, by doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals.

Also, it’s worth noting that the terms specifically exclude activities like skydiving, scuba diving, hang gliding, and rock climbing.  It’s a good thing Million Mile Secrets team member Meghan landed in one piece when she jumped out of that plane in Australia! 😉

4.   Is My Mom Covered If We’re Traveling Together?

Emily and I love using miles and points to take our families on amazing adventures.  But unfortunately, moms, dads, sisters, and brothers, for example, are NOT covered by Chase Sapphire Reserve’s emergency medical and dental benefit.

Unless they’re an authorized user on the account!  This costs $75 per year.

Then they can use their Chase Sapphire Reserve card to pay for all or part of the trip, and be covered under the card’s emergency medical & dental benefit too.

Otherwise, only the cardholder and their spouse or domestic partner, and children, can take advantage of the coverage.

Plus, the child has to be less than 18 years old (less than 25 years old if they’re enrolled in college) to qualify.

5.   My Filling Fell Out During My Vacation.  Is My Trip to the Dentist In Spain Covered?

Losing a filling isn’t considered an emergency, so it wouldn’t be covered.  But a dental emergency can happen any time!

Million Mile Secrets team member Scott once had an unexpected emergency with an infected cavity in Europe.  Because of horrendous pain, he had to have the tooth pulled.

Had he been covered by Chase’s emergency dental benefit, they might have been able to save the tooth.  Because they would have covered up to $2,500 in care!

6.   When Should I Call Chase If I’ve Had an Accident?

You should call the number on the back of your card immediately.  Because the cardholder must notify Chase within 90 days of the qualified emergency.

Plus, it’s a good idea to check with Chase before you get treatment (if you can!), to make sure you’re covered.

For more detailed information, check out the Chase Sapphire Reserve’s benefits guide including Chase Sapphire Reserve Emergency Medical Coverage here.