Medical cover is a big benefit to a travel insurance policy, you will be in strange surroundings, the extra heat, unusual food, these can all make you fall ill, exactly what medical insurance is to cover.
Medical costs in a foreign country can be expensive, unlike here in the UK where the NHS is available to treat anyone, many hospitals and dentists charge each visitor.
- Emergency Assistance Service - available 365 days year, 24 hours a day.
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- Repatriation - should it medically necessary.
Should you be traveling in the EU, EEA (European Economic Area) or Switzerland, you should look into obtaining a European Health insurance card (EHIC).