Consumers erroneously believe the Government will cover their medical bills when abroad, a survey for Multitrip travel insurance company has shown.
The EHIC provides access to emergency treatment but doesn’t cover repatriation, non-urgent care or other services covered by comprehensive travel health coverage or.
One in ten respondents have expressed regret over not having travel insurance after experiencing issues while travelling.
Different surveys indicate that a significant portion of people, particularly younger individuals, neglect to purchase travel insurance due to a perception of good health.
Jason Whelan of Blue Insurance/Multitrip shared, “Holidaymakers should be sure to book their travel insurance as soon as they book their holiday to help protect their investment. With medical costs rising globally, travel insurance is that added layer of peace of mind that all travellers should have.”
