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Posted: 16 May 2011 at 1:18pm |
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Really need some help! I'm trying to find travel insurance to go to Fiji and I'll be 30 weeks pregnant. Does anyone know of a company that will cover for this? It's for a wedding (and I'm meant to be bridesmaid, gulp?!) Would really appreciate any help!
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Red
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Posted: 16 May 2011 at 1:58pm |
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Most of them do I thought - just not any pre-existing pregnancy complications. Southern Cross do travel insurance and I always use them.
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M.i.s.s.y
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Posted: 16 May 2011 at 2:53pm |
Yip you can, you just have to talk to them over the phone to book it wen ur pregnant, rather than doing it online. 
Best of luck! & have fun.
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Posted: 16 May 2011 at 4:47pm |
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The problem is being 30 weeks, most people only cover up to 20 weeks or at a stretch 24 weeks.
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Posted: 16 May 2011 at 5:12pm |
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Princess everyone ive talked to charge and excess ($150 mostly) for travelling after 20 weeks.. no one has said they wont insure me? (so long as its an uncomplicated pregnancy)
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Posted: 16 May 2011 at 7:51pm |
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Having just returned from Aussie on Saturday I am quite familiar with travel insurance and pregnancy! I rang around several companies about two months ago trying to find insurance for myself and most will only cover up to 24 or 26 weeks pregnant. The only exception was ASB who will cover you up to 28 weeks and 6 days pregnant. All the companies I phoned would not insure me no matter how much I paid.
I hope this helps (although its probably not what you want to hear)!
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Posted: 16 May 2011 at 9:01pm |
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the only other option I can think of is to contact an insurance broker and see what they can find, they may be able to get a policy tailored to your situation.
There must be someone who will cover you especially if the airline is okay for you to fly. The broker will probably require a release of medical info from your GP and midwife about status of the pregnancy and any pre-existing conditions which may cause issues with the travel. They may also stipulate that there is medical coverage for the pregnancy when you fly, however they may decline to cover cancellation of the travel for you and your partner if you request cancellation of the travel closer to the date due to pregnancy complications.
Additionally you may want to find out about medical support at the hotel you will be staying at.
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Posted: 16 May 2011 at 10:49pm |
I've found most companies wont cover you after 26 weeks at the latest. Having said that, as far as I am aware you are covered for most other things except for the pregnancy part.
So for example, if you fall over and break your arm you're covered (as its not pregnancy related). But if you suddenly go into labour and need maternity care, you are NOT covered. Someone correct me if Im wrong.
Another thing to check is if the Airline will take you after 28 weeks. Some airlines wont.
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Posted: 17 May 2011 at 12:19pm |
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was curious about this so looked online ...
Air NZ will carry till 30 weeks without med cert, after that requires a med cert if flight is longer than 4 hours
Air Pacific will carry till 35 weeks with a med cert
Qantas will carry till 40 weeks for flights under 4 hours, and up to 36 weeks for over 4 hours - always with a med cert if you are over 28 weeks
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