Foreign Office urges UK travellers to complete quick task after booking holidays
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has urged travellers to ensure their travel insurance covers pre-existing medical conditions before booking holidays. Without proper insurance, travellers could face thousands of pounds in medical expenses.
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has warned travellers to check their travel insurance covers pre-existing medical conditions after booking holidays. The FCDO stated that failing to declare a condition could result in a rejected claim. Travellers should ensure their insurance covers the full length of their trip, treatment in state or private hospitals, emergency transport, and pre-existing medical conditions. Without proper insurance, travellers could face significant medical expenses, such as £25,000+ for a broken leg in Spain or £150,000+ for a stomach bug in the USA. The FCDO advises travellers to take out insurance as soon as they book their trip, read the policy carefully, and check the latest travel advice for their destination. Travellers should also carry their insurance policy details with them, including the policy number and insurer's emergency assistance telephone number.
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