Medical cost insurance, overseas
Please get in touch if you want a quote for overseas medical cost insurance.
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It is wise to consider the status of your health insurance if you are planning to stay abroad for an extended period.
The period of validity of travel insurance, which includes health insurance, is generally two to three months. However, it is possible to apply for an extension of the period of validity, albeit within certain limits.
If you plan to stay abroad beyond the validity period of general travel insurance, we recommend the overseas medical cost insurance.
The overseas medical cost insurance covers out-of-pocket medical expenses, medical transport costs and the cost of repatriation of mortal remains. You choose the duration and the amount of the insurance.
In most cases, it is possible to purchase additional insurance if you plan to engage in high-risk sports or recreational activities. Get in touch with us and we’ll look into it together.
It is wise to consider the status of your health insurance if you are planning to stay abroad for an extended period.
The period of validity of travel insurance, which includes health insurance, is generally two to three months. However, it is possible to apply for an extension of the period of validity, albeit within certain limits.
If you plan to stay abroad beyond the validity period of general travel insurance, we recommend the overseas medical cost insurance.
The overseas medical cost insurance covers out-of-pocket medical expenses, medical transport costs and the cost of repatriation of mortal remains. You choose the duration and the amount of the insurance.
In most cases, it is possible to purchase additional insurance if you plan to engage in high-risk sports or recreational activities. Get in touch with us and we’ll look into it together.
The insurance covers
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Hospitalisation abroad, including medical treatment, medicines and other services provided by the hospital.
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Pain-relieving emergency dental treatment.
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Additional expenses for immediate repatriation deemed necessary by a doctor.
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Costs of transporting the deceased, including additional expenses for an accompanying person.
The insurance does not cover
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Medical expenses due to illnesses occurring in the 9th month of pregnancy, during childbirth, or during abortion.
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Medical expenses due to chronic illnesses and injuries for which the insured has received medical treatment in the past 12 months.
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Medical expenses for medical treatment abroad for longer than three months.
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Medical expenses due to bodily injury that occurs in competition or during training in preparation for competition in any type of sport.
Please note that the information about the insurance is not exhaustive. More detailed information can be found in the insurance terms.
In case of a discrepancy between this information and the insurance terms, the insurance terms apply.
Insurance terms and other information
The insurance terms is your contract with VÍS. It is important to thoroughly read the terms and understand what is covered and what is not, before purchasing the insurance.
We point out that the information document contains a brief summary of the main aspects of the insurance. Further information about the insurance can be found in the insurance terms.
Insurance terms and information document
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