USA Travel Insurance Solved with Budget Direct
The United States is a country of explorable and captivating diversity, from the New England states to the dry desert of Arizona. There is something to please every kind of traveller, from soaking in the awe-inspiring natural beauty of Wyoming's glorious Yellowstone National Park, to exploring America’s favourite metropoles: New York City, Seattle or Chicago. The US of A has got it all! There are however several things you should be aware of before jetting off on your grand adventure.
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Health and safety concerns for The USA
Better safe than sorry! Here’s our top health and safety tips for travelling around the United States.
Emergency medical expenses
Medical treatment in the United States can be very expensive when compared to Australia’s health system. Even minor illnesses and ailments can incur high costs, with actual medical procedures costing well into the thousands. Providing proof of adequate travel insurance can be necessary in order to secure medical treatment in the United States, without which, you will be asked to pay for the medical fees up-front. The Australian Government will not pay for your medical expenses overseas or contribute to evacuation costs back to Australia for treatment.
Can I get extra coverage for
snow sports?
If you intend to ski, snowboard and/or ice-skate on your overseas trip and want to be insured against any costly mishaps, you may want to consider adding optional Snow Sports Cover to your Budget Direct travel insurance policy.
What to do before you leave for the USA
Howdy partner! To keep your trip stress free, follow these three simple steps before heading off on your holiday.
Organise your travel documents
Make sure your travel documents are all in order well in advance to prevent any issues entering or leaving the United States.
Locate the Australian Embassy
Know where to get help if you find yourself in a sticky spot. The Australian Embassy is located in Washington DC.
Ensure you are covered
Cover all your bases with travel insurance that has your back in emergencies.
Overseas medical and emergency assistance
With Budget Direct travel insurance, you get access to a worldwide, 24/7 network of medical and emergency assistance providers.
These include multilingual medical and travel specialists, including about 500 doctors in 34 countries.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I have a medical emergency overseas?
If you have a medical emergency overseas, contact us immediately. When you buy your policy, you’ll be emailed your Insurance Certificate which details the emergency assistance numbers. You can call free of charge at any time, from anywhere in the world.
If you require hospitalisation, emergency transportation services or need to return to Australia, you must contact us as soon as possible.
If you incur medical costs on your journey, keep copies of all receipts and details of any treatment received.
For more information refer to Product Disclosure Statement.
What happens if my trip return date changes and I need to extend my policy?
To extend your trip email us on travelhelp@budgetdirect.com.au or call us on 1800 444 424 Monday – Friday between 9am and 5pm AEST as soon as you know you need to extend your trip and within two days of your policy expiring. Additional premium may be charged. Your policy can only be extended once, and only up to a maximum combined duration of 12 months.
Budget Direct Annual Multi-Trip covers you up to 30 days for each trip you take in a 12 month period. If your trip is for longer than 30 days then you will need to purchase an additional travel insurance policy.
Is cover provided for high-value items such as personal computers, video recorders and cameras?
We provide cover for personal computers, video recorders, mobile phones and cameras (except under Budget Direct Last Minute Cover). See the table of benefits in the Product Disclosure Statement for limits applicable for your level of cover.
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