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Benefits

Travel insurance benefits & a number of tailored benefits for patients

 

The cover provides travel insurance plus additional benefits for the patient and their companions.

Before travel – the policy covers non-refundable treatments or deposits, if a trip is cancelled or delayed due to a reason listed in the policy wording.

Up to £5,000 per insured person for irrecoverable payments for travel, accommodation and non-refundable deposits for cancellation of treatment for reasons specified in the Certificate of Insurance, including death, illness, jury service and major damage to the home. See Certificate of Insurance for full details, including exclusions.

During travel – if the patient’s recovery period is longer than expected, the policy covers contributions towards accommodation and flights, plus a daily allowance.

Up to £1,500 per insured person towards accommodation costs, daily allowance and return flight home, if a patient has to stay at their destination for a longer time than the normal recovery period. See Certificate of Insurance for full details, including exclusions.

During travel - if the patient needs treatment for post-operative complications between discharge and return home, the policy covers contributions towards the cost of consultation fees and medication. (Not applicable to IVF/FERTILITY Treatment)

Up to £500 for additional medical expenses after discharge from hospital. See Certificate of Insurance for full details, including exclusions.

After travel – the insurance will pay towards return flights, accommodation and a daily allowance for the patient and any covered companions.

Offers the benefit of cover up to £2,000 if within 12 months of the original treatment, it is medically necessary for the patient to have a corrective procedure. The insurance will cover for return flights for the patient and a daily allowance. See Certificate of Insurance for full details, including exclusions.