1. When should I purchase my insurance?

Process it as soon as it's confirmed that you are going and booked your flights. 

2. Is this the same as Private Health Insurance for my stay in the USA?

No, it's not; this Policy covers Emergency Medical Costs should you be injured or have an accident in the USA. 

3. Do I need a return booked a flight to obtain my Season insurance?

​No, you don’t, but you should have one, as you will be asked at immigration when you enter the USA.

4. Can I upgrade my Policy from Activity 2 to Activity 4 while in the USA?

Yes, you can, but you must do this before you start participating in Wintersports Activities included in Tier 4 and confirm in writing that you have no claims pending.

5. Can I ski or snowboard in Canada on a USA Ski Season Policy?

Yes, you can, as the territorial limit for this Policy is Worldwide, which includes Canada. 

6. Can I get supplementary insurance in the USA for the Season?

You can; a reasonable Insurance company is Trawick International, which has a wide selection of policies. 

7. What is the maximum length of my Ski season insurance or USA?

We can provide a Policy for up to 18 months to cover you for two seasons if you can. 

8. How long is the Season in the USA? 

It starts earlier than France or Italy, usually in mid-late November and often ends early April. However, some resorts like Mammoth are open to late May, even early June.

9. Can I extend my Policy while I am in the USA?

Yes, you can, but notify us before your current insurance expires and notify us if you have any pending claims; there will be an extra premium to pay to extend it. email us support@jsinsurance.co.uk 

10. How many States in the USA can you ski in?

37 States, the best ski resorts are in Colorado, Utah, and California. You can even ski in Tennessee and Arizona !! 

 EPIC Ski Season Pass

Ski Season passes can be purchased early at EPIC, which will give you significant discounts and allow you to ski at other resorts in the USA and Canada. For more information, go to the EPIC website. 

Automatic insurance with the EPIC Pass ( for the cost of the Pass itself) 

• Covers resort closure as a result of natural disaster, strike, government order 

• Covers you if you lose your job or have to go on leave

• Injury, sickness or death  

• Visa Rejection - If you buy the Pass and your visa gets rejected, you can claim back the costs of the Pass - therefore, you can buy your EPIC Pass early to get significant discounts.