Going on a gap year? Or just a serious case of wanderlust? No matter the reason, if you’re going away on a long trip, we’ve got a policy to suit your needs.
Our single trip policies can cover you for up to 12 months abroad, with the option to extend for a further 12 months if you want to stay longer, just make sure you extend your policy before it expires.
1Cover's comprehensive policies provide cover for the following.
Medical
The most important aspect of your cover, after all, you can’t put a price on your health.
This will be a key consideration for any long-term trips you may have planned.
This includes not only luggage and personal effects but delay expenses
This includes rental vehicle excess, personal liability and more.
Don’t pay extra for coverage you won’t need. If you’re going on a long trip be sure to choose from one of the following options.
Our basics policy provides unlimited coverage for medical assistance, emergency and hospital expenses.
Comprehensive policies provide our highest level of cover. You will have provision to claim for cancellation, luggage medical and more.
Our Ski and Snowboarding policies include all the cover of our comprehensive plans plus cover for prepaid ski passes, ski hire and ski lessons.
If you’re taking any valuables along, you’re going to want to make sure they’re covered. You can purchase up to $5,000 additional cover for high-value items (excluding jewellery, watches, bicycles and watercraft except for surfboards) by listing each item and its value when purchasing*
1Cover policies provide automatic cover for 35 pre-existing conditions including epilepsy, diabetes and hypertension. See here for a full list of pre-existing conditions that are covered automatically by 1Cover. If you need cover for a condition outside of these you can apply, please contact us on 0800 000 333 for more information.
We know that family comes first. Our policies allow you to add
*Conditions and sub-limits apply.
To extend your policy you must do so before the expiration date listed on your certificate of insurance. You may extend your policy for 12 months after the initial expiration date. This can be done by contacting us or logging into the
You can always retrieve your policy documentation from the Members Area. Your policy will be listed under the ‘My Policy’ section.
If you have purchased Comprehensive, Essentials, Basics, Frequent Traveller, Visitors or Already Overseas,
All expenses for medical evacuation must first be approved by 1Cover. This only applies to the Plans listed above, as there is no cover for medical/hospital expenses or repatriation under Domestic plans.
You may extend your cover free of charge if you find that your return to Australia has been delayed because of one or more of the following:
a) a
b) The delay is due to a reason for which you can claim under your policy (subject to 1cover approval). Please refer to the PDS for further information.
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