Travel Insurance for Medical Costs - Upfront or Reimbursement?

Who pays depends on what’s happened!

If it’s an emergency situation where hospital admission and/or medical evacuation is required, we'll cover these costs upfront (provided the incident is covered as per the policy wording, of course).

You, a member of your travelling party, a friend or a close relative must contact our 24/7 Emergency Medical Assistance team as soon as possible to confirm cover, manage costs and any potential claim if you:

  • Have been admitted to hospital as an in-patient for at least one night's stay;
  • Get medical treatment or need ongoing treatment overseas;
  • Are injured, are hospitalised or suffer psychological trauma in an assault; or
  • Need emergency transport, medical repatriation or a medical escort.

If it's not an emergency (e.g. you see the doctor at the local medical centre), then you would pay upfront and make a claim online once all treatment is complete.

 


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Contact our Emergency Medical Assistance Team

For help in an emergency, contact the Emergency Medical Assistance Service. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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For policies purchased on or after 27 June 2024:


+44 (0) 144 444 2021

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For policies purchased before 27 June 2024:


+44 (0) 203 093 1750

Email

For policies purchased on or after 27 June 2024:

worldnomads.assist@collinsoninsurance.com

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worldnomadsassist@axa-assistance.com

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We’re here to help if you have a question about your claim.

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For policies purchased on or after 27 June 2024:


+44 (0) 333 333 7479

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For policies purchased before 27 June 2024:


+44 (0) 20 3093 1750

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For policies purchased on or after 27 June 2024:

worldnomads.clms@collinsoninsurance.com

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For policies purchased before 27 June 2024:

https://worldnomads.uk.axa.travel/