That's a surprise. Around the middle of last year, lots of travel health policies explicitly included covid coverage. The insurance companies revenue stream had dried up and once they had half an idea what the likelihood and cost for treatment was, they could easily price it into their policy the same as any other affliction.
True for Pacific Blue Cross:
Travel insurance for British Columbians and Visitors to Canada | Pacific Blue Cross
Explore protection from unexpected travel costs like medical emergencies, trip changes and more with travel insurance from Pacific Blue Cross.
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Our Travel Insurance covers COVID-19 with your full vaccine: As BC's health benefits society, we want you to enjoy healthy travels. Our Travel Insurance provides coverage for infectious diseases that you have been fully vaccinated for prior to travel. Use our Travel Health Check to learn what health conditions require vaccination before your trip.