Jul/094
Travel insurance claims for Swineflu
For weeks no UK consumers excited about their summer holidays have been dampened by the news that their travel insurance might not cover Swine Flu. Of course, thois is a huge worry for the consumer especially as we see swine flu cases increase by 100% week on week. Travellers trying to make a claim on a travel insurance policy for swine flu will no longer need written documentation from a GP.
However, travel agencies and organisations are strongly urging the public to keep hold of their Tamiflu medication labels as proof that they have overcome the illness. Insurers will need to validate each individual claim concerning swine flu.
Individual airlines have different procedures for dealing with passengers too unwell to fly and most employ medical teams to make assessments. This is a completely different can of worms and one which Consumer Help will leave to the discretion of the airlines.
Those being quarantined whilst on holiday will need written proof of their illness to be able to claim compensation from their travel insurers.
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3:40 am on July 29th, 2009
I thought the swine flue epidemic was done with?
9:27 am on July 29th, 2009
Thanks for your post Ray. Unfortunately not. Swine flu will get much worse in the winter as the cold weather sets in so it’s important you get yourself some Tamiflu as soon as you get the symptoms. For more information please visit: http://www.direct.gov.uk/pandemicflu
11:15 pm on July 29th, 2009
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9:09 am on July 30th, 2009
Thanks for your post. Yes I have just checked your blog and it too is very informative. I will check back regularly. Thank you!