Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance

What is International Travel Insurance?

“International travel insurance" financially protects you in the case of lost passports, lost checked baggage, or additional hotel expenses, among other contingencies

Before starting your journey, there is an extensive list of things to be done – applying for a passport and visa, booking tickets, packing your luggage and everything you need for a comfortable visit. Whether a budget-friendly vacation or a luxurious overseas trip, travelling holds a unique significance for each of us. With such meticulous planning, you would not expect things to go wrong. However, any travel opportunity could expose you to some hidden risks - falling sick and getting hospitalised, losing your checked-in baggage, or facing a trip delay due to severe weather conditions.

At Care, you can choose a customized international travel insurance cover that will provide coverage for various medical and non-medical expenses you may incur during your foreign trip. In short, overseas travel insurance will safeguard your overseas journey from travel-related inconveniences.

Things To Know About Care International Travel Insurance
Benefits Coverage
Trips Options Single & Multi Trips
Sum Insured From $10k Upto $1000k
Covid-19 Cover Standard Hospitalization Expenses
Claim Assistance 24x7
Cashless Treatment At Empannled Hospitals
In-house Claim Settlement Available
Family Options* Only for Single trip

Premium Starting From

Rs. 199/- *

What’s Covered Under Our International Travel Insurance Plan?

International travel insurance covers multiple events, such as flight cancellation, unexpected medical needs, loss of passport or lost luggage, etc. Here is the detailed coverage of an international travel insurance plan:

Medical Benefits of International Travel Insurance

  • Hospitalization Cover: The international travel insurance covers various hospitalization-related expenses, including in-patient and out-patient care one incurs in an emergency.
  • Daily Allowance for Hospitalisation: We will reimburse the daily expenses, for a specified amount per day, in case of hospitalisation maximum of up to five days per claim. A deductible of 2 days per claim is applicable.
  • Dental Expenses: The injury-related dental expenses the insured incurs during the trip will be covered, up to a specified amount, in the international travel insurance policy.
  • Common Carrier Accidental Death: In the case of an unfortunate accidental death of the insured person on a common carrier/transport, the foreign travel insurance policy will provide a lump sum amount.
  • 2-Way Compassionate Visit: We will cover the flight expenses incurred by an immediate family member (one adult) if the insured is hospitalised.
  • Accidental Death/Permanent Total Disability: The international travel insurance policy provides financial compensation in case of accidental death or permanent total disability during the trip.
  • Family Option Discount: You can also get a discount on the premium of an additional person if more than one family member is covered in the same overseas travel insurance policy, for the same sum insured, on an individual basis.
  • Medical Evacuation: International travel insurance policy also covers transportation costs for any emergency evacuation to transfer you to any medical facility within the network.
  • Pre-existing Disease Cover: This overseas travel policy covers you for pre-existing disease in case of any life-threatening condition.

Non-Medical Benefits of International Travel Insurance

  • Trip Delays: In case of trip delays due to unforeseen reasons like an earthquake, or severe weather conditions, the expenses will be covered up to a defined limit for each block of 4 hours delay, subject to the policy T&C.
  • Trip Cancellation or Interruption: We will cover the related expenses if you face trip cancellations or interruptions due to unavoidable circumstances like natural calamity or terrorism subject to the policy t&c.
  • Loss/Delay of Checked-in-Baggage: The international travel insurance policy will protect you by reimbursing a fixed amount in case of loss of checked-in or delays in receiving the luggage, as per policy T&C.
  • Loss of Passport: Losing travel documents can cause stress. Our international travel insurance plan will provide coverage up to a fixed amount on an aggregate basis for getting a new or duplicate passport.
  • Return of Minor Child: Our Overseas travel insurance will cover the reasonable expenses incurred during the return of the minor child to the home location.
  • Up-Gradation to Business Class: If the insured is hospitalized for five consecutive days or more and needs to return to the home location, we will reimburse the expenses towards up-gradation to business class, subject to policy T&C.
  • Automatic Trip Extension: You do not need to bother about your extended trip as the overeseas travel insurance policy provides automatic trip extensions for up to 7 consecutive days.
  • Missed Flight Connection: We will reimburse the additional accommodation and travel expenses if you missed a pre-booked flight, subject to policy T&C.
  • Hijack Distress Allowance: We would never want you to be in such a situation, but the policy will cover unforeseen events like hijacks by providing a fixed benefit for a specified time limit.

What is Not Covered Under Our International Travel Insurance Plan

It is necessary for any traveller opting for international travel insurance in India to know what the plan will not cover. This way, they will prevent any hassle when filing a claim.

Check here some *exclusions of international health insurance for travel:

  • Any treatment that could be reasonably delayed until the insured person’s return to the country of residence.
  • Any pre-existing ailment or illness or injury.
  • Any beauty/ cosmetic treatment/ or any reconstructive plastic surgery.
  • Trip cancellation or interruption due to a natural calamity not declared by the appropriate government authority.
  • Medical treatment or surgery (whether invasive or non-invasive) using a robotic surgical system.
  • Expenses due to the treatment related to self-inflicted injury or suicide.
  • Any personal liability arising out of Breach of Law or any criminal liability.
  • Treatment expenses incurred related to any hazardous activity, the influence of drugs/ or alcohol, or expenses incurred due to consequences of war/nuclear perils.
  • Any liability arising out of a false arrest, wrongful detention, wrongful eviction, defamation, or mental trauma and shock resulting from such situations

*Please refer to the policy T&C and prospectus to know about exclusions.

Claim Process for International Travel Insurance

The first thing you want to experience after an unfortunate accident is a smooth claim settlement. With our quick and simple claim process, making a claim under international travel insurance is no longer a difficult task:

Who can Buy Our International Travel Insurance Plan?

Any Indian citizen can opt for our travel insurance for international trips. The eligibility criteria include:

  • The minimum entry age is one day for a child and 18 years for an adult.

  • The maximum entry age is 24 years for a child and no upper age limit for an adult.

  • The age of a proposer is at least 18 years or above.

  • The maximum entry age for an adult is as specified in the plan.

Factors to Consider Before Buying an International Travel Insurance Policy

Trip Duration

As you set your trip budget by counting the number of healthling days, get the right health cover to secure you throughout your journey.

 

Assess Your Trip

Considering what you plan to do on your trip, pick a customized policy with benefits and check for optional emergency covers.

 

Destination

Note that the overseas health insurance plan you select covers the risks you may face and the destination where you are heading.

 

Schengen Approved

Those visiting any country in the Schengen region must opt for a valid Schengen health insurance policy.

 

Sub-limits

A health insurance policy may have sub-limits on expenses, such as ICU charges, room rent, etc. Review for a cap on per-incident or per-claim.

 

Maximum Coverage

Check the policy benefits when opting for a health cover. Take a closer look at the policy inclusions to know the coverage

 

Exclusions

Check the policy documents to know the expenses your health policy will not cover so you can plan any out-of-pocket expenditure incurred.

 

Claims Procedure

Find the procedure to file an international health insurance claim. Know the contact details of customer care and when you should notify the insurer.

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