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Hi
My wife and I will be overseas for a couple of weeks in Europe in April. We each have one living parent (me, dad, 86 - wife, mum, 92). They're both actually in decent shape, so a serious illness or death would be a big surprise. But you never know.
We've been thinking for the first about coverage in case something happens while we're away and we need to return quickly. I know for a fortnight the risks are low, but it's also something that will have more relevance the longer they're around, and if we're able to take a longer trip.
I rang Allianz who provide the policy for our St George credit card, and the cut-off age for family issues was 81. Closer with the AMEX Platinum, where the family member has to be under 91 when the trip commences. Another that a travel agent contact suggested also wouldn't suit. So no coverage for MIL at this stage.
Does anyone have direct experience of a company or policy that will cover family in their 90s if the travellers need to return for illness or injury?
I know there are some similar threads/questions in this forum, but all that I was 8+ years old, so perhaps there is some updated info or experience.
Thanks very much,
Horatio
My wife and I will be overseas for a couple of weeks in Europe in April. We each have one living parent (me, dad, 86 - wife, mum, 92). They're both actually in decent shape, so a serious illness or death would be a big surprise. But you never know.
We've been thinking for the first about coverage in case something happens while we're away and we need to return quickly. I know for a fortnight the risks are low, but it's also something that will have more relevance the longer they're around, and if we're able to take a longer trip.
I rang Allianz who provide the policy for our St George credit card, and the cut-off age for family issues was 81. Closer with the AMEX Platinum, where the family member has to be under 91 when the trip commences. Another that a travel agent contact suggested also wouldn't suit. So no coverage for MIL at this stage.
Does anyone have direct experience of a company or policy that will cover family in their 90s if the travellers need to return for illness or injury?
I know there are some similar threads/questions in this forum, but all that I was 8+ years old, so perhaps there is some updated info or experience.
Thanks very much,
Horatio
