CURRENT SWINE FLU SITUATION

Insurers have reviewed the current swine flu situation and confirm the following:-

Members who need to make a claim for cancellation due to illness, including contracting swine flu, can do so by providing a valid doctor’s certificate confirming their condition. This is applicable, if the member was healthy but contracted any illness or virus before travelling and was forced to cancel the trip on medical advice (i.e. not fit to travel).

Members who contract swine flu while on holiday, are covered for full medical assistance and expenses, as detailed in the insurance policy document. The policy will also cover the cost of rearranged flights and accommodation for members who have to stay beyond their booked departure date due to being ill or quarantined due to swine flu.

Insurers will not cover any claim for cancellation or curtailment due to the member having a fear of contracting swine flu, or if they have been deemed to be at risk due to any existing medical conditions and decide they do not want to travel.

David Cummings

Assistant Secretary JBB