Essentials Plan travel insurance cover
Just because you're travelling on a budget doesn’t mean you should skip the travel insurance. In fact, trying to save by travelling without insurance could cost you a lot more in the long run.
Our no-frills Essentials Plan travel insurance can cover you for what’s most important — your health and safety. And all for a lot less than you might think.
For anyone who wants to make the most of their holiday dollar, but understands the importance of overseas emergency medical cover, our Over Fifty Insurance Essentials Plan may have an answer.
Key Essentials Plan travel insurance benefits
This is simply a summary of the benefits of an Essentials travel insurance policy. For full details, such as conditions, limits and exclusions, please read the Product Disclosure Statement.
| Benefit | Single | Duo (per person) | Family | Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Overseas Emergency Medical Assistance |
unlimited~ | unlimited~ | unlimited~ | 1.1 |
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*Overseas Emergency Medical and Hospital Expenses *Overseas Emergency Dental Expenses [per person] (for relief of sudden and acute pain to sound and natural teeth) |
unlimited - $1,000~ (Dental) |
unlimited - $1,000~ (Dental) |
unlimited - $1,000~ (Dental) |
1.2.1 |
| *Cancellation Fees & Lost Deposits | $10,000 | $10,000 | $20,000 | 2.1 |
| *Additional Expenses | $25,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 | 3.1 |
| *Travel Delay Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 | 3.2 |
| *Luggage and Personal Effects | $3,000 | $3,000 | $6,000 | 4.1 |
| *Luggage and Personal Effects Delay Expenses | $250 | $250 | $500 | 4.2 |
| *Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess | $3,000 | $3,000 | $6,000 | 5.1 |
| *Personal Liability | $2.5 million |
$2.5 million |
$2.5 million |
6.1 |
This is a summary only of the cover provided under the policy. Terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply. * Sub-limits apply to particular types of losses or claims. ~Where used, the term ‘Unlimited’ only means there is no capped dollar sum insured. Terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply as set out in the PDS. If you are hospitalised you must contact Allianz Global Assistance as soon as possible. All costs and expenses claimed must be reasonable. We will only pay for treatment received and/or hospital accommodation during the 12 month period after the sickness first showed itself or the injury happened. You do not have cover under certain sections while travelling in Australia. Please refer to the Product Disclosure Statement for full details. In particular, please read the Pre-existing Medical Conditions section.
We do not provide advice based on any consideration of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply. Before making a decision please refer to the PDS .
Why choose Over Fifty Insurance?
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Over 50 insurance specialists
As a specialist insurance provider for Australians over 50, we understand what it takes to deliver high quality service and insurance products.
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Assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Overseas travel medical emergencies won't wait until the next business day. Our overseas emergency assistance helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Just phone us as soon as you need help and we’ll be there.
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Global reach and expertise
We’re backed by Allianz Global Assistance. Supporting them is a global network of multilingual travel and medical assistance specialists, certified service providers and international correspondents.
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We've got you covered
If you need emergency help, the last thing you want is to make phone call after phone call. With Over Fifty Insurance, one call takes care of everything - claiming, emergency assistance, medical care and translators.
Over Fifty Insurance Pty Ltd ABN 58 007 165 200 AR 295939 is an authorised representative of Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ABN 15 000 122 850 AFSL 234708. Travel insurance is underwritten by the insurer Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ABN 15 000 122 850 AFSL 234708 and issued and managed by AWP Australia Pty Ltd ABN 52 097 227 177 AFSL 245631 trading as Allianz Global Assistance. Terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply. Any advice provided is general advice only and has not taken into consideration your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making a decision please consider the Product Disclosure Statement [hyperlink]. If you purchase a policy, we receive a commission which is a percentage of your premium - ask us for more details before we provide you with any services on this product.
Overseas Travel Medical Assistance
Our travel cover is backed by one of the world’s leading medical assistance providers, Allianz Global Assistance because we understand that if you have a medical emergency when you're travelling, you want to be certain you receive the best care possible.
The emergency assistance helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All you need to do is call as soon as you need help.
Pre-existing medical conditions and purchasing a policy
- How far in advance can I buy my travel insurance policy?
- I am currently overseas and have no insurance - can I still purchase a policy?
- Am I covered if I work overseas?
- If I return home early, do I get a refund?
- What do I do if I think I have a pre-existing medical condition?
- How much does it cost to add cover for my pre-existing medical condition(s) to my travel insurance policy?
- What happens if I purchase my travel insurance policy and a new medical condition develops? Would I need to pay an additional premium?