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Travel is a very different experience to how things were before COVID-19 became a worldwide pandemic. Along with proof of vaccination and mandatory COVID-19 screening, some countries may require proof of medical cover before you can be granted entry, which comes with its own challenges.
Travel insurance products may include general exclusions for epidemics and pandemics, however, with Real Travel Insurance, you may be covered under selected benefits, if during your period of cover, you are positively diagnosed as suffering an illness related to an epidemic or pandemic, such as COVID-19.
Also, if a COVID-19 border closure or mandatory quarantine period prevents you from travelling or requires you to shorten your journey, you may be entitled to cancel your policy and receive a partial or full premium refund.
For a list of the benefits that are available should you be diagnosed with an illness related to an epidemic or pandemic, and the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions that apply, please refer to the Product Disclosure Statement.
Remember when travelling, it’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest travel information from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Smartraveller website, World Health Organisation (WHO), and Department of Home Affairs.
Keep in mind, your policy contains a general exclusion in which no cover will be provided if a claim arises due to you not following an advice or travel alert by the Australian government or published in a reliable mass media source.
At Real Insurance we pride ourselves on providing trusted service and real value to our customers, which has been recognised by 16 consecutive years of industry awards.
You can make a claim online while on your trip or upon your return to Australia through our online claims portal.
Have your policy number and personal details ready. We may also ask you for receipts, medical records, police records or your travel itinerary.
If you’re in Australia and need assistance with your claim call our claims team on 1300 551 513.
For 24/7 emergency assistance call +61 7 3305 7499 (overseas) or 1800 010 075 (within Australia).
Please note additional charges may apply for any calls made from mobiles, public telephones or hotel rooms.
Call emergency services immediately if your condition is life threatening. Call us on +61 7 3305 7499 (overseas) or 1800 010 075 (within Australia).
If the unexpected happens while on your trip call us as soon as you can, our Australian-based case managers are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with registered nurses and doctors available when you need them. They’ll step you through the process and take care of things. If you can’t call us straight away, make sure you keep any documentation that may help with your claim, this could include, receipts, invoices, medical records or police reports, and contact us as soon as you’re able to.
Please note additional charges may apply for any calls made from mobiles, public telephones or hotel rooms.
If you have a pre-existing medical condition that meets this definition, you can apply to include cover under your policy for your pre-existing medical condition(s) at the time of purchasing your policy. Alternatively, you can call our contact centre and they can step you through the medical assessment over the phone, call us on 1300 551 513.
We don’t cover any pre-existing medical conditions unless you complete a medical assessment and we agree to cover you. If you choose not to tell us about your pre-existing medical condition(s); or we decline to cover you; or you decline our offer; you, or anyone else on the policy, won’t be covered for any claim arising from your pre-existing medical condition(s).
To amend your travel insurance policy, call us on 1300 551 513.
This product has a general exclusion, with limited exceptions, against epidemics and pandemics. That means we don’t cover claims that arise from, or are related to, an epidemic or pandemic. However, you are covered under selected benefits in this product if, during your period of cover, you are positively diagnosed as suffering a sickness recognised as an epidemic or pandemic, such as COVID-19. Refer to the Product Disclosure Statement to see which benefits offer cover in the event that you contract a sickness recognised as an epidemic or pandemic, and the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions that apply.
If you have any questions call us on 1300 551 513.