> You absolutely can't purchase travel insurance for $100 and use it to fly abroad to get non-emergency surgery.
I've certainly never thought that was the case, and I don't think my comment implied that (I've edited it for clarity anyway).
What I meant was, I've always assumed that if I had an accident abroad, it would cover me for any surgery I needed in the immediate aftermath, until I was well enough to either resume my trip, or fly home somewhat comfortably.
I still don't think that's an unreasonable assumption, but I've learned something today!
I've certainly never thought that was the case, and I don't think my comment implied that (I've edited it for clarity anyway).
What I meant was, I've always assumed that if I had an accident abroad, it would cover me for any surgery I needed in the immediate aftermath, until I was well enough to either resume my trip, or fly home somewhat comfortably.
I still don't think that's an unreasonable assumption, but I've learned something today!