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Travel insurance for seniors.
Learn more about Everyday Travel Insurance from Woolworths cover options for seniors.
Travel Insurance | 3 minute read | 5 March 2025
Why it’s important for seniors to consider travel insurance.
Retirement often brings the freedom to explore the world, but as we age, our travel needs evolve. That's why it's important for seniors to consider travel insurance that may protect them.
Higher medical costs.
Seniors may become more susceptible to illness and injury while travelling. Medical treatment abroad or on a cruise can be expensive, and Medicare often doesn't provide coverage outside of Australia. Travel insurance can help cover these costs, including emergency medical care, hospitalisation, or even emergency medical evacuation back home.
Existing medical conditions.
Many seniors might have existing medical conditions that could flare up while traveling. Travel insurance can help cover the costs of treating these conditions if they worsen during your trip.
Trip cancellations and interruptions.
Unexpected events like illness, family emergencies, or even natural disasters can force you to cancel or cut your trip short. Travel insurance may help reimburse you some non-refundable costs of your trip.
Lost luggage and personal belongings.
Travel insurance can provide coverage for lost, stolen, or damaged luggage and personal belongings, ensuring you're not left stranded without essentials.
What to look for when choosing travel insurance.
When choosing travel insurance cover for seniors, there are a few key things to keep in mind:
Coverage for medical expenses.
Make sure your policy provides sufficient coverage for medical expenses, including hospitalisation, surgery, and emergency medical evacuation.
Coverage for existing medical conditions.
If you have any existing medical conditions, check if your policy covers them.
Coverage for trip cancellations.
Look for a policy that provides coverage for trip cancellations due to a medical emergency or other covered reasons.
24/7 emergency assistance.
Choose a policy with 24/7 emergency assistance services that can provide support and guidance in case of any unforeseen events.
Suitable coverage limits.
Choose a policy with coverage limits that suit your needs to ensure you have enough protection in case of a major medical emergency or other expensive event.
Cruise benefits.
If you're planning a cruise, ensure your policy is suitable for cruise-related incidents.
Subject to terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions. Benefit limit amounts vary by level of cover. Above is a summary only. Please read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Financial Services Guide (FSG) and Target Market Determination (TMD) for full terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions that apply.
Everyday Travel Insurance cover options for seniors.
Everyday Travel Insurance offers a range of cover options for seniors, depending on your age and health.
Domestic Travel Insurance.
When you’re travelling around Australia, you have the following options:
If you are 69 or younger, you can apply for the Standard Domestic plan.
There are no age limits on Comprehensive Domestic plans.+
If you have an existing medical condition, you can apply for the Specified Medical Conditions option. You will need to complete a medical screening which may require you to pay an additional premium based on the results. Note that this option is not available for Standard Domestic or Cancellation and Deposit plans.
Subject to terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions. Benefit limit amounts vary by level of cover. Above is a summary only. Please read the Product Disclosure Statement for full terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions that apply.
International Travel Insurance.
If you're heading internationally, you can consider the following options:
If you are 69 or younger, you can apply for the Standard or Basic International plans.
There are no age limits on Comprehensive International or Frequent Traveller plans.+
If you have an existing medical condition, you can apply for the Specified Medical Conditions option. You will need to complete a medical screening which may require you to pay an additional premium based on the results. Note that this option is not available for Standard or Basic International Travel Insurance plans.
Subject to terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions. Benefit limit amounts vary by level of cover. Above is a summary only. Please read the Product Disclosure Statement for full terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions that apply.
Tips for seniors buying travel insurance.
Here are some additional tips for seniors buying travel insurance:
Buy your policy early: when you book your trip, you can start looking at travel insurance, so you can select the cover option that best suits your needs.
Disclose your medical history: be honest and upfront about your medical history when you apply for travel insurance. This will help ensure that you have the right coverage in place.
Read the PDS: before you purchase a policy, take the time to read the Product Disclosure Statement and any important policy documents.
Keep your policy information handy: when you travel, keep your policy information with you at all times. This will make it easier to make a claim if you need to.
Travel insurance can help you enjoy your trip knowing you may be protected in case of a medical emergency, trip cancellation, or other unforeseen event.
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+ Subject to terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions. Benefit limit amounts vary by level of cover.
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Woolworths Group Limited, ABN 88 000 014 675, AR 245476 is an authorised representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib), ABN 81 115 932 173, AFSL 308461 and act as nib's agent and not as your agent. This is general advice only. Before you buy, you should consider your needs, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Financial Services Guide (FSG) and Target Market Determination (TMD) available from us. This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193.
