It's always worth looking into what you already have and what you are looking to insure against. If it is just medical emergencies, health insurance plans and the EHIC card will cover most things. If it is personal belongings and flights, you might take out cover but I don't think it is worth it.What would multi trip cost ?
For the sake of maybe €100 I’d have it just too have an extra layer of cover
What does the small print of your health insurance say regarding where and what is covered?Have basic health insurance that covers me for up to 63k treatment.
They generally only cover pre-approved hospitals and treatment centres. For example, VHI cover applies only to facilities listed in their Directory.What does the small print of your health insurance say regarding where and what is covered?
Try the code SUMMER23 for a discount. Relative used it recently, hopefully still works.Thanks for replies. Multi Trip VHI quote is €59 so I will go for that whilst checking the 2 month aspect versus 30 days as mentioned by gipimann.
Personally, I wouldn't put too much stock in what Conor Pope has to say on financial matters.Extract from Conor Pope article in the Irish Times in which he discusses the pros and cons of travel insurance. Ultimately, he reckons it’s worth it.
This doesn't even make sense.Then there is the fact that having access to the public health system in the EU will make little difference to a person who is the victim of a crime
Could he be referring to cover for personal belongings. They may be covered by travel insurance but not your regular health insurance.I'm not sure that I'd put much stock in Conor Pope's opinion.
Personally, I wouldn't put too much stock in what Conor Pope has to say on financial matters.
This doesn't even make sense.
Is he asserting that if you're injured due to crime then you don't get treated or something?
This doesn't even make sense.
I think he’s saying that free access to the local health system won’t cover you in the event of having your stuff robbed while on holiday.Is he asserting that if you're injured due to crime then you don't get treated or something?
Maybe. But pretty typical of him to obfuscate the issue.I think he’s saying that free access to the local health system won’t cover you in the event of having your stuff robbed while on holiday.
EHIC gets you basic cover in local facilities. It does not cover repatriation costs or other charges that might apply like emergency services call out charges, etc.. Skiiers are regularly warned not to rely on it as ski rescue & repatriation costs can be very high.I think he’s saying that free access to the local health system won’t cover you in the event of having your stuff robbed while on holiday.
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