Medical and repatriation insurance for Aussies working abroad?

[RSD]

Does anyone know of a good medical and repatriation insurance package for Aussies working abroad? I'm struggling to find anything decent at the moment.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

There are a few global insurance companies, AXA is one that comes to mind: Medical evacuation & repatriation insurance from AXA

Dunno whether they guarantee repatriation to Australia, it might just be to the closest place where suitable medical facilities are.

 

[Anna]

If you're working abroad at your employer's behest I would have thought your employer would provide the insurance and/or agree to pay repatriation costs.

If you're working abroad by personal choice or preference, you might find it difficult to find an insurer who would repatriate you to Australia for a medical reason. Repatriation to insurers tends to mean 'to current place of residence' ie to where you are living and working.

 

[Quickstatus]

Look up evacuation and repatriation insurance for expats. IIIRC Alliance Care does
But medical/health insurance should be separate - eg Bupa international medical insurance.

Maybe the above will do both

 

[Kerrodt]

Take a look at International SOS (International SOS) as they may have products that suit your requirements. I know that they have been used for quite a while by some Australian based multinationals who operate with Australian staff located overseas.

 

[RSD]

Many thanks for the replies everyone - will check them out and get something in place.