That's a cautionary tale. Two comments:
1. It is normal practice for these insurance companies to NOT cover any expenses that you haven't notified them about in advance and gotten their approval to proceed.
2. If you hadn't been trying to RIDE, i.e. if you were just a "normal" traveller by plane and bus, etc., do you think your injuries would have required repatriation? Did you get stung because you were a motorcyclist in this situation?
Here's the link to some sites to check out. http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tri...dicalInsurance
BUT, Ceasar offers good advice to all travellers to be very careful reading the 'fine print' on these medical insurance policies. Some of them are designed for backpackers, and will specifically exclude motorcycling as a dangerous activity, or only offer coverage up to 125cc. So you could find yourself in deep trouble if you had a bike accident and tried to claim medical expenses.
Would be interested to know if any travellers have had good or bad experiences claiming on their travel insurance policies. Let's hear from you!
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Good luck and safe travels!
Susan Johnson
Share the Dream!
at: www.HorizonsUnlimited.com
[This message has been edited by Susan (edited 11 February 2002).]
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