Tourist insurance policy document contains a section called exclusions which lists the conditions under which the claims would not be reimbursed. You would also be able to gather detailed information about coverage terms and exceptions.
Hence, before finalizing on any tourist insurance plan, read the policy document and terms and conditions very carefully to see whether the coverage terms are suitable for your requirements. In addition, make sure that exclusions do not contain those conditions that may not be appropriate in your case.
Exclusions are generally divided into various sections which highlight different events and the specific conditions that the tourist insurance policy does not cover. For example, some of the general exclusions highlighted in any plan include events such as political resurrection, epidemics and pandemics, military action, war, terrorist attacks, nuclear accidents, and any similar activities. Others relate to any fraudulent or dishonest deeds, bankruptcy of the travel agency and losses arising due to irresponsibility of the insured.
Medical exclusions normally detail out pre-existing conditions, any medical treatment undertaken without the consent of the insurance company and also medical expenses incurred in your home country. The visitor health insurance plans do not cover the cost of routine physical examinations, immunizations, nervous or mental disorders or transplantation procedures. You cannot claim reimbursement for pregnancy, abortion, child birth, birth control, sterilization or reversal and also impotency or infertility.
Pre-existing conditions refer to any ailment, illness, injury, disease or sickness which existed while applying for the insurance or anytime for before a few years before the effective date for the insurance. This time period that the policies look back at, varies with the insurance for tourist policy, and ranges from 6 months to 3 years.
Injuries sustained due to participation in professional sports or athletic activities involving scheduled practices regularly for competition or games are not covered. However, coverage for adventurous sports like high diving, caving, bungee jumping, rappelling, rock climbing, inline skating, canyoning, hot air ballooning and other hazardous activities can be availed of by purchasing a visitor health insurance rider along with the policy.
Tourist medical insurance does not cover any treatment, illness or injuries which arise due to substance abuse or addiction to drug and alcohol. Self-inflicted injuries and dangers arising due to exposure to nuclear radiations and radio active materials are also not covered.
It is advisable to carry the tourist insurance policy details and also the helpline assistance numbers during your trip. This would be of great use in case you would want to seek any help in a foreign land.
