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Overseas Medical Assistance

Travel isn't always smooth sailing. That's why we have a 24/7 emergency medical assistance to assist you whenever you need help.

What's Covered?
  • Emergency Medical Evacuation. We will arrange medical evacuation of seriously ill or injured 1Cover travellers.
  • Medical Escorts. We will also ensure that you are escorted by medically trained doctors and nurses who can monitor your condition and provide you with all the support you need.
  • Emergency Medical Repatriation. If required we will arrange the repatriation of a Resident of New Zealand or non-resident to their home or country of residence.
  • Medical Support. Our support team will provide full medical support from hospital to hospital, or from hospital to the family home or treatment facility.

Terms and conditions, limits and exclusions apply. Please see Policy Wording for full details.

what's not covered?
  • Unapproved expenses. We will not pay for any expenses for medical evacuation, funeral services or cremation or bringing your remains back to New Zealand unless it has been first approved by our team.
  • Expenses as a result of not following our advice. We will not pay if you decline to promptly follow the medical advice we have obtained and we will not be responsible for subsequent medical, hospital or evacuation expenses.
  • Domestic Medivac and repatriation. We will not pay for medical evacuation or the transportation of your remains from New Zealand to an overseas country. Medivac and repatriation is only available for overseas travel.

Terms and conditions, limits and exclusions apply. Please see Policy Wording for full details.

Find out what else travel insurance covers here. 

Overseas Medical Assistance FAQs

  • What Happens If I Get Sick or Injured Overseas?
  • 1Cover offer Emergency Medical Assistance anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. If you’re sick or injured, we advise that you or a member of your travelling party call our medical assistance team as soon as possible. 

    For minor ailments, such as those that only require a GP visit, you may choose to visit a doctor, pay for your visit upfront, and then submit your claim either from overseas or once you return home. Make sure that you keep all receipts and reports from your treating doctor, including the diagnosis and treatment notes and any other documents.

  • Is Medical Evacuation Included In Your Policies?
  • Medical evacuation is included for all standard plans except for Domestic and Domestic Frequent Traveller plans.

    If you want to be covered for medical evacuation and you’re taking part in ski or snow sports, you'll need to purchase the Winter Sports Pack add-on when you're buying your travel insurance to be covered for medical evacuation.

    If you’re going on a sea or river cruise, we advise you to purchase the Cruise Pack add-on when you purchase your policy to be covered for medical evacuation. This applies to domestic cruises as well, even if you’re purely cruising New Zealand waters

  • Am I Required To Hand Over My Passport If I Am Admitted To Hospital?
  • You must not give anyone your original passport other than the police or airport authorities. Remember to photocopy your passport whenever you travel overseas. 

  • Who Has Authority To Speak/Act On My Behalf If I Become Seriously Injured/Unwell Overseas?
  • People in your travelling party, other people named on the policy, spouse or direct family members can act on your behalf if you become injured or unwell overseas.

    If you or a member of your travelling party needs emergency assistance please contact us.

  • What Happens If I'm Evacuated To New Zealand. Will You Cover Medical Bills In New Zealand Too?
  • Once you are back in New Zealand we are unable to cover any domestic medical expenses. As a travel insurer we can't take the place of health insurance. There is legislation in place to prevent this.

    Once you have returned home to New Zealand you will have access to the government health system or your private health insurance.

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Emergency Contacts

Our emergency assistance line is open 24/7, 365 days a year. We'll be there for you when you need us most. 

From overseas
Within New Zealand
  • All Assistance Enquiries:  0800 367 729 
toll free international numbers: 
  • UK: 0808 178 5380  
  • Australia: 1300 884 508
  • Thailand: 1800 011 857 
  • USA/Canada: 1 855 912 3443
  • Indonesia: 001 8030 612 053

 

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