Care travel insurance for Australia

Importance of buying Care travel insurance for Australia

These days Australia has become quite popular among Indians travelling overseas. As domestic health insurance in India has limited coverage outside India which does not cover medical expenses and other travel related emergencies, it is better to buy Australia travel insurance for Indian citizens.

There are many parents going to Australia to stay with their children, many of whom are senior citizens and need Care international travel health insurance for visiting Australia. This in the context of senior travellers being more vulnerable to unexpected illness or injuries.

Healthcare while being advanced in Australia is also extremely expensive and without medical insurance it will be difficult for Indians to pay for their treatment. Compare and buy Indian Travel Insurance for Australia! Care offers medical as well as non-medical travel emergency care coverage for Indians visiting Australia. Care is very popular since the Care’s Explore travel health insurance offers the best coverage for pre-existing conditions.

Care travel insurance from India to Australia plan details, Australia travel insurance benefits

• Care travel insurance Australia benefit table

  Geographical scope	Worldwide / Worldwide excluding US and Canada	Worldwide / Worldwide excluding US and Canada
  Sum Insured	USD 50,000, USD 100,000, USD 300,000 & USD 500,000	USD 50,000, USD 100,000, USD 300,000 & USD 500,000
  Hospitalization expenses	Up to SI*	Up to SI*
  PED (Life Threatening Condition)  Deductible: US $100 / € 75	Up to SI*	Up to SI*
  PED (Life Threatening Condition)   Deductible: US $100	10% of SI*	10% of SI*
  Additional SI* for Accidental Hospitalization   Deductible: US $100	Yes, up to 100% SI*	Yes, up to 100% SI*
  Out-patient care   Deductible: US $100 / € 75	20% of SI*	20% of SI*
  Daily Allowance   Deductible: 2 days	US $25 per day, max 5 days	US $25 per day, max 5 days
  Compassionate Visit	-	US $5,000
  Return of Minor Child	-	US $2,000
  Upgradation to Business Class	US $1,000	US $1,000
  Dental Expenses   Deductible: US $100 / € 75	US $300	US $300
  Personal Accident	US $15,000	US $15,000
  Common Carrier Accidental Death	-	US $5,000
  Medical Evacuation	US $10,000	US $10,000
  Repatriation of Mortal Remains	US $10,000	US $10,000
  Trip Cancellation and Interruption	US $1,000	US $1,000
  Trip Delay   Time Delay: 12 hours	US $500	US $500
  Loss of Checked-in-Baggage	US $100	US $100
  Delay of Checked-in-Baggage   Time Delay: 12 hours	US $100	US $100
  Loss of Passport	US $300	US $300
  Personal Liability  Deductible: US $100	US $100,000	US $100,000

  * - Sum Insured
  
  

  Sub limit details are as follows:

  Sublimits are applicable for age 61 and above. However this sublimits are waived off / not applicable for travelers who buy a Explore Platinum plan

  Medical Expense	Sub-limit
  Room Rent including boarding and lodging	1.5% of the sum insured subject to maximum of US $ 2,000 per day / € 1,500 per day
  ICU Charges	2% of the sum insured subject to a maximum of US $ 3,000 per day / € 2,250 per day
  Operation Theatre Charges (Including surgeon charges)	10% of the sum insured subject to a maximum of US $ 20,000 per claim / € 15,000 per claim
  Ambulance Services	US $ 500 per claim / €375 per claim
  Diagnostics and Radiology Services	US $ 1,000 per claim / €750 per claim
  Medical Practitioners visit fees	US $ 100, per visit / € 75 per visit subject to maximum of 10 visits per claim
  Miscellaneous Expenses	US $ 1,000 per claim / € 750 per claim

  For the purpose of application of the above limits :
  (i) Surgery includes operation theatre charges, surgeon fees, implant charges and all other associated charges.
  (ii) Ambulance Services include cost of transportation of the Insured Person to the nearest Hospital and paramedic services.
  (iii) Miscellaneous Expenses includes but not limited to the cost of medicines, pharmacy or drugs supplies, nursing charges, external medical appliances as prescribed by a registered Medical Practitioner as necessary and essential as part of the treatment on actuals, blood storage and processing charges and any other services which are not specified above.

• Coverage for medical needs

  

  • Hospitalisation Cover - In-patient & Out-patient
  • Pre-Existing Disease Coverage
  • Double Sum Insured for Accidental Hospitalization
  • Treatment in Home Country
  • Medical Evacuation
  • Common Carrier Accidental Death
  • Dental Expenses
  • Daily Allowance for Hospitalization
  • 2-way Compassionate Visit
  • Accidental Death/Permanent Total Disability

  Coverage for non-medical needs

  

  • Trip Delay, Cancellation or Interruption
  • Loss/Delay of Checked-In baggage
  • Loss of Passport
  • Personal Liability
  • Return of Minor Child
  • Up-gradation To Business Class

• Pre-existing conditions coverage under Care travel policy

  • Under life threatening situations, Care covers medical expenses for pre-existing diseases.
  • Covers critical diseases like Liver disease, Cancer / Tumor, Coronary Artery Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Paralysis / Stroke
  • It is cashless if hospitalization is more than 24 hours
  • Reimbursement if hospitalization is less than 24 hours

• Care travel insurance to Australia claims procedure

  In case of Claim, notify Care health insurance immediately on any of the below touch-points for hassle free processing and speedy settlements.
  
  Falck Global Assistance (24 hours assistance centre)
  

  • • USA & Canada: +1 844 301 3135 / +1 844 301 3146 ( Toll Free)
    • Rest of the world: +91-124-4498760 (Call Back Facility)
  • Email: travelassistance@religare.com
  • Fax: +91- 124- 4006674

  In case of reimbursement of treatment expenses, reach Care health insurance at the below touch points
  
  Care Health Insurance Company Limited GYS Global, Plot No. A3, A4, A5, Sector - 125, Noida, U.P. - 201301
  

  • India: 1800 200 4488 (Toll Free & Accessible in India only)
  • Email: travelclaims@religare.com
  • Fax: 1800 200 6677

  Be it Cashless settlement or reimbursement of medical expenses, Care Health Insurance Company delivers its promise of worry free experience!
  NRI Online Pvt Ltd markets Care Health Insurance company's various insurance products. However NRI Online Pvt Ltd is not responsible for any claims. Claims are settled directly by Care Health Insurance Company Limited.

• Care travel insurance Australia plans, Care international travel insurance - FAQ's

  How much is Car travel insurance cost for Australia?

  The cost for the Australia travel insurance varies depending on the age of the traveler and the duration of coverage required. The older the traveler the higher is the cost. The longer the duration of Australia travel insurance required, the greater will be the cost. You can get buy Care travel insurance for Australia by getting free quotes on our website and then completing the Care travel insurance proposal form and buying the Indian overseas mediclaim policy online.

  
  Do I need travel insurance for the Australia?

  If you are applying for the Australian visa, the consular authorities can ask you to have adequate travel insurance for Australia. However given the fact that your domestic Indian health insurance provides little coverage in Australia, it is important for Indian travelers to buy good Care overseas travel insurance for Australia.

  
  How do I use the insurance if I fall sick during my overseas trip?

  The Medical Cover component of your Care travel insurance:
  Covers your treatment and hospitalization if needed for an illness that happens during your travel. In the event that you need further treatment even after your return to India, the medical expenses for this ailment will be covered up to a period of 30 days or the policy end date whichever is earlier. There is an additional benefit in that the policy medical Sum Insured is doubled in the event of an accident (as opposed to sickness).

  
  How does this policy cater to medical evacuation should the need arise during my travel abroad?

  The Medical Evacuation component of the policy will
  covers the costs incurred for any emergency evacuation and transportation that is needed to transfer the insured to an appropriate medical facility within our coverage network.

  
  Does the policy provide any coverage should the vehicle that the insured is traveling in has an accident?

  The Personal Accident clause
  covers any adverse circumstance arising due to an accident, be it death or permanent total disability, while the insured is overseas.

  
  Does the insurance cover the insured if the aircraft that he/she is flying in is involved in an mishap?

  The Common Carrier Accidental Death clause provides
  a lumpsum payment of the Sum Insured in the event of accidental death of the insured while traveling on a common carrier/transport.

  
  What dental coverage does the policy provide?

  Dental Expenses:
  incurred in connection with any injury while on your trip are covered by the policy.

  
  Which travel insurance is best?

  Care travel insurance is one of the most popular Indian travel insurance policy as it offers the following benefits:

  • Customized plans for different destinations.
  • Premium can be paid per day.
  • Covers declared pre-existing medical conditions up to 10% of sum insured.
  • Comprehensive Explore Platinum plan for travelers of all age group without any sublimits.
  • Double sum insured for accidental hospitalization medical expenses.
  • Upgrade to business class if the traveler cannot fly in economy class due to medical conditions.

• Care Australia Visitor Travel Insurance - Exclusions

  • Expenses arising out of or attributable to alcohol or drug use/misuse/abuse.
  • War and Nuclear perils or consequences thereof.
  • Ionising Radiation or contamination arising out of the same.
  • Any intentional self-injury, suicide or attempted suicide.
  • Any claim relating to hazardous activities.
  • The insured being involved in Breach of taw.
  • HIV/AIDS.