According to an official communiqué posted by the Cuban government, all visitors entering Cuba beginning May 1, 2010, will be required to have health insurance. The insurance is to be sold by foreign countries approved by the government, or by Cuban firms providing insurance products at Cuba’s ports of entry.

All tourists, foreigners with temporary residence in Cuba, and Cubans living abroad visiting the country, are covered by the decree. Diplomats and representatives of accredited international organizations will be exempt.

Upon entering Cuba, RTO/ERO Group Health Plans participants will be required to show a letter from Mondial Assistance confirming that you have have insurance. This letter can be obtained from Johnson Inc. or from Mondial Assistance directly. Their contact information can be located on the back page of your RTO/ERO Health Plans booklets.

In addition to the letter from Mondial Assistance, we would suggest that you also travel with your Group Benefits ID Card, government health card and your RTO/ERO Health Plans Booklet.

Source: The Travel Health Insurance Association of Canada, March 2010