ahm health members receive a 10% discount on travel insurance premiums.
Policies provide unlimited cover for overseas medical expenses and trip cancellation.
International policies have a $250 standard excess which can be reduced for an increased premium.
Our Verdict
ahm has an easy-to-understand travel insurance offer that makes it clear what you are and are not covered for. Its benefits are generous and include some hard-to-find extras like cover for loss of income, permanent disability and alternative transport expenses to get you to a special event on time. Add on a 10% discount for ahm health members and you have a very competitive option.
Pros
ahm offers unlimited cover for 2 big features of travel insurance – overseas medical expenses and cancellation cover. For many, this should be the ultimate peace of mind both before and during your holiday.
This provider has some generous benefits that we don't see every day, like a hospital cash allowance up to $5,000 and loss of income cover.
Cons
All of ahm's international policies include a standard excess of $250, which is a little high compared to brands such as InsureandGo. However, you can reduce your excess to $100 or even $0 if you're happy to pay an increased premium.
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ahm keeps it simple with a choice of 3 travel insurance plans: International Comprehensive, International Medical Only and Domestic. If you're planning more than 1 trip for the year, an annual multi-trip policy is also an option.
The insurer of this product is Zurich Australian Insurance Limited. It comes with a cooling-off period and choice of standard excess.
The cooling-off period is 21 days which means if you cancel within 21 days of the date of purchase, ahm will give you your premium back. The excess is the amount you need to pay first when you claim for an insured event, and you can lower the cost of your policy by selecting a higher excess.
Here's a breakdown of ahm travel insurance features
When you choose an ahm policy, you get access to the standard features listed in line with your policy. Some of these features, like cancellation cover, can be claimed before you leave on your holiday. Standard features of ahm's Comprehensive plan include:
Additional expenses including travel or accommodation expenses
As well as the standard benefits, you can also choose from a range of extra options. These options will bump up the cost of your insurance but some are necessary if you want to be covered for certain activities.
Cruise cover. This add-on is mandatory for most multi-night cruises. It gives you unlimited onboard medical and dental, ship to shore medical and sea sickness cover. You'll also get $100 per day for cabin confinement and cover towards missed port and missed shore excursions.
Increase luggage item limits. If you're travelling with belongings valued above the existing limits for luggage and personal items cover, you can increase the limits for individual items.
Snow sports cover. Snow sports include skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling. This option covers you as long as you're on-piste, and are not racing or competing professionally.
Motorcycle/moped riding. Whether you're driving or riding as a pillion passenger, you are not covered for motorbike riding on a standard policy. You can include it as an extra and get covered for bikes up to 250cc engine capacity, as long as you're wearing a helmet, hold a valid licence in the country you're driving in, and are not racing or driving professionally.
Exclusions
Like any type of insurance, there are a few scenarios that aren't covered under your travel insurance policy. These are usually referred to as general exclusions. Here are some exclusions that your ahm policy will not cover:
Claims arising from any unlawful act committed by you
Cristal Dyer is a travel writer at Finder. She has been writing about travel for over five years and has visited over 40 countries around the world. Cristal currently travels full-time, writing about her favourite cities and food finds, and she is always on the lookout for amazing flight deals to share.
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I am 71 years of age and already an AHM Member of long-standing who is embarking on an overseas bus tour of Great Britain followed by a 14 day Mediterranean cruise. I will be overseas for approximately 6 weeks. I am considering taking up travel insurance with AHM and inquire as to whether I can have my fortnightly premiums suspended for the 6 week period when the travel insurance is in play? It seems to me to be duplicitous to be paying for both types of health insurance for the period I am overseas.
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ZubairFebruary 14, 2017Finder
Hi Jacqueline,
Thank you for your inquiry.
The minimum time requirement for suspension of health cover should be 30 days according to AHM Health Fund. You are eligible for suspension as you will be away for 42 days.
You will Just need to send them a written or email request in advance of your holiday with a copy of your airline or travel agent-issued itinerary or tickets which includes the dates of travel. For more information and to suspend your cover, you will need to contact AHM directly.
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I am 71 years of age and already an AHM Member of long-standing who is embarking on an overseas bus tour of Great Britain followed by a 14 day Mediterranean cruise. I will be overseas for approximately 6 weeks. I am considering taking up travel insurance with AHM and inquire as to whether I can have my fortnightly premiums suspended for the 6 week period when the travel insurance is in play? It seems to me to be duplicitous to be paying for both types of health insurance for the period I am overseas.
Hi Jacqueline,
Thank you for your inquiry.
The minimum time requirement for suspension of health cover should be 30 days according to AHM Health Fund. You are eligible for suspension as you will be away for 42 days.
You will Just need to send them a written or email request in advance of your holiday with a copy of your airline or travel agent-issued itinerary or tickets which includes the dates of travel. For more information and to suspend your cover, you will need to contact AHM directly.
I hope this helps,
Zubair