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Questions tagged [travel-insurance-claim]

This tag should be used on questions related to submitting, processing or any issues related to travel insurance claims. The claims might relate to any valid travel insurance claim, including health, luggage lost or travel delay.

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How might an Indonesian expedite a Dutch medical bill when the policy is to delay issue for four months?

My girlfriend had to visit AMC (Amsterdam Medical Centre) for a medical emergency. She was a tourist from Indonesia and hence only carried travel insurance. The hospital treated her without us paying any money upfront and informed her that the bill…
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Do all hospitals and doctors in the USA accept travel insurance?

I know that different doctors and hospitals work with varying number of insurance companies. However, I haven't seen any doctor or hospital listing that they accept any traveler insurance plans. Does it mean that most travel insurance are not…
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Can I get a travel insurance policy which is valid for NON-MEDICAL claims, despite undeclared medical conditions?

My wife and I have several medical conditions, which when combined push the price of travel insurance right up. I understand that if we go for a cheaper travel insurance policy, without declaring our medical conditions - and a situation arises while…
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Protecting myself against costs for overnight weather-related cancellations

About a month ago, I had an domestic round trip between AUS and SJU via American on bereavement. I paid the trip directly on American's website with my Chase Freedom Flex through PayPal (for the 5% cash back bonus). On the return trip, I laid over…
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Insurance company not paying out my curtailment claim for UK citizen returning from France on 16th March [solved]

I had a ski trip planned from 14th March - 21st March. I arrived in the French ski resort at 15:00 on 14th March and by 23:00 the French government went into lock down and ordered all non-essential businesses to close immediately - including ski…
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Is there anything I can do to get British Airways to cover the cost of a return flight?

My wife and I were meant to fly from Vienna to London with British Airways at 11:05 on Sunday, 24 September. That morning we received an email from BA to say that the flight was cancelled, with no reason given. The rebooked flight was for 19:50 on…
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I have a travel insurance policy that comes with card A, and paid for the travel with card B. Is the said travel covered?

I have multiple payment cards. Card A has travel insurance coverage. Card B does not have such coverage but has the convenience of holding multiple currencies in different accounts and switch to the right one automatically depending on where you pay…
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Travel insurance and executive orders

Suppose I have tickets, hotel reservations, and a visa to visit the United States. Suppose I've previously been to Iran for a conference, and/or have an Iraqi passport. Here's the risk I'm concerned about: Suppose that between the time I pay for…
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Is it ok to have travel insurance from more than one company?

I currently own two credit cards in different countries (my country of residence and my country where I am a citizen of) and they both have free travel insurance included through different insurance companies. Could I run into any problems while…
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I am filing a travel insurance claim. When should I cancel my reservations?

My cruise was canceled due to a hurricane, which should be covered by my travel insurance. I requested compensation for the flight and hotel reservations that I no longer need. I sent them proof that I had the reservations, but I'm concerned that if…
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Multiple issues - how to get compensated?

I was booked on a flight from PBI > PHL > LHR. Ticketed as AA2071/AA728 sold as BA4782/BA1587 on 8/10/2024. There was a 2 hour layover in PHL, but announcements were made twice regarding three 2 hour delays (total 6 hours) - after waiting 7 hours…
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What actions can I take now if my upcoming flight would travel through very inclement weather?

The weather forecast for the Caribbean is not good right now. I'm scheduled to fly Friday night from San Francisco to Bogota and I have a layover for 4 hours in Panama City, Panama. While the weather in Bogota is fine, there are 3 hurricanes forming…
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How much leeway do card companies give on trip cancellation/interruption coverage rules?

A few weeks ago I purchased a flight to see a relative in Miami this weekend. As luck would have it, a Category 5 hurricane is bearing down on Miami, looks like it will hit Friday which is when I would be arriving (leaving Sunday). My relative is…
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Travel insurance cover for lost or stolen passport?

I am indian citizen. I applied for travel insurance cover (180 days) when i was about to visit schengen countries. Last week my handbag was stolen in Spain, with that passport, residence permit all lost. The incident happened when i had cover and i…
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Denied entry to Japan (no visa) but Airline let me board

So I had a trip planned to Tokyo, Japan for about 8 days. I'm a British Citizen and unfortunately and also very stupidly didn't realise I needed a Visa to enter the country. I was positive that nothing was required through reading through the UK…
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