If you become seriously ill or injured abroad, repatriation cover arranges and pays for you to be transported home, or to a hospital closer to home, so you can get the right care.
It’s included as standard in OK To Travel policies. It applies when a medical emergency means you can’t continue your trip. Depending on your condition, this could mean anything from a flight seat with a medical escort to a fully equipped air ambulance – arranged by the emergency assistance team working with local doctors to decide what’s safe and necessary.
Repatriation vs curtailment: curtailment cover reimburses the cost of your cut-short trip; repatriation cover gets you home safely. Without it, travellers could face tens of thousands of pounds in emergency transport costs.
If you have a pre-existing medical condition, check that repatriation is included as standard and isn’t subject to conditions that don’t fit your circumstances. Repatriation decisions are made by medical professionals, so contact the emergency assistance line as soon as possible. Full details are in our policy wording.
Knowing what repatriation cover means can help you travel with peace of mind – whatever your age or medical history.
Thank you for reading,
The OK To Travel Team
