Medibank Travel Insurance

Our verdict: Unlimited trip cancellation and overseas medical expenses, generous policy limits and a discount for private health members make Medibank Travel Insurance a solid option for travellers.

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Key takeaways

  • Medibank Private members can access a 15% discount on travel insurance policies.
  • Medibank offers robust personal liability cover up to $5,000,000 and crucial COVID-19 coverage.
  • Pregnancy cover is Up to 26 weeks; a health assessment may be required.

Our Verdict

Medibank has an easy-to-understand policy offering that makes it clear what you are and are not covered for. Its inclusions are generous and include some hard-to-find extras like COVID cover while cruising, many pre-existing conditions and a stack of standard adventure activities. Add on a 15% discount for private health members and you have a very competitive option.

Pros

  • Medibank travel insurance offers a strong rate of up to $5,000,000 for personal liability cover.
  • Covers trip cancellation due to a COVID-19 diagnosis and overseas medical costs.

Cons

  • There is limited cover for pregnancy. You are only covered for serious complications up to your 26th week, and you'll have to complete a health assessment to ensure you're fully covered.

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15% off travel insurance for Medibank Private members

Medibank is offering 15% off travel insurance for Medibank Private members. To claim the discount, buy your policy on the Medibank website as an eligible Medibank Private member. T&Cs apply.

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What policies does Medibank offer?

Medibank has 3 different plans available: Domestic, International Medical Only and International Comprehensive. If you're planning more than 1 trip for the year, a Medibank 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 you can change your policy or cancel within this period and Medibank will refund your premium in full. The excess is the amount you need to pay when you make a claim, and you can lower the cost of your policy by selecting a higher excess.

Here's a breakdown of Medibank Travel Insurance features

Standard features
Optional add-ons
Exclusions

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Standard features

These are some of the features that Medibank will cover you for if something does go wrong on your trip. Some of these inclusions are only available for certain levels of cover (e.g. the comprehensive policy versus medical-only).

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Optional add-ons

For more flexibility, Medibank offers extra cover for your specific needs. You can add these options when you're applying based on what you have planned for your trip.

  • Cruise cover. If you've got a multi-night cruise planned, you'll be covered for a variety of additional costs such as cancellations, on-board medical expenses and missed shore excursions.
  • Extra luggage limits. If you're travelling with expensive things such as a camera, laptop or jewellery, make sure that the included value is enough by checking the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS). If not, you can always add more.
  • Winter sports. This cover is for those who are skiing, snowboarding or snowmobiling on their trip. Protect yourself, so the expenses don't snowball if you get into an accident.
  • Motorcycle/moped riding. This cover is for when you're a rider or plan to be a pillion passenger on a motorcycle/moped while you're travelling. This will cover your medical expenses if you get into an accident, but only if you or the driver hold a valid licence, you're wearing a helmet and the engine capacity is 250cc or less.

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Exclusions

Like any insurer, there are a few events that aren't covered under a travel insurance policy. With Medibank, some of these include:

Make sure you review Medibank's PDS for a detailed breakdown of what is and isn't covered, found under its list of general exclusions.

How to make a Medibank Travel Insurance claim

You can submit your claim by downloading a claim form online and posting it to the Medibank Travel Insurance Team at c/o Travel Insurance Partners Claims Dept, PO Box 168, North Sydney NSW 2060 Australia.

Alternatively, you can submit a claim online by following these steps:

  1. Head to https://claims.travelinsurancepartners.com.au/Medibank
  2. Enter your full name and policy number to log in
  3. Complete your claim details by answering all sections
  4. Upload any documents to support your claim
  5. Submit, and you should hear back within 10 business days

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    Michael's avatar
    MichaelAugust 15, 2025

    I am travelling to Turkey to participate in a 4.5km open water swim event. Will I be covered for this activity?

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      AngusAugust 25, 2025Finder

      Hi Michael, Medibank does cover a broad range of outdoor activities but doesn’t say anything specific about open-water swimming. It might depend on the nature of the event. To be sure, contact Medibank directly on 1300 583 493

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    SharonJanuary 3, 2025

    I received a quote for international comprehensive travel insurance this morning as I am trekking Everest base Camp on the dates 27 September – 11 October 2025. Does this policy include helicopter evacuation in the event of an injury or altitude sickness please from the trek?

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      AngusJanuary 7, 2025Finder

      Hi Sharon, Medibank’s comprehensive policy includes cover for trekking. It would be worth checking specifically directly with Medibank if that includes helicopter evacuation – you can contact Medibank itself on 1300 952 501.

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    JILLSeptember 12, 2024

    I am paying the cost of a school trip to Indonesia for my Grandson. Am I able to obtain insurance for the cost of the trip ($8,000) against cancellation due to illness.
    I believe the school has insurance for the trip but not the cost of the trip paid by family.

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      AngusSeptember 13, 2024Finder

      Hi Jill, Yes, you can take out insurance for the trip to cover cancellation due to illness. Generally you’ll need a comprehensive policy – cheaper basic cover often doesn’t include cancellation cover. If you do end up needing to claim, you’ll also need a doctor’s certificate or other documentation to confirm the illness is serious. Our guide to cancellation cover has more on this topic. Hope this helps!

    JILL PRICE's avatar
    JILLSeptember 12, 2024

    I AM PAYING FOR MY GRANDSON TO GO ON A SCHOOL TRIP TO INDONESIA IN 2025.
    CAN I INSURE THE COST OF THE TRIP $8,000,

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      SarahSeptember 25, 2024Finder

      Hi Jill,

      Yes you can arrange a travel insurance policy for him, although it’s a good idea to check with the school – many times for trips like this, the school arranges a group travel insurance policy so that all travellers are covered under the one single policy.

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    MdJuly 9, 2024

    do i get discount for a travel insurance as i have health insurance with Medibank?

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      SarahJuly 16, 2024Finder

      Hello, Yes, as a Medibank health insurance member, you’re entitled to 15% off Medibank Travel Insurance. You can also enjoy discounts of 10% off Medibank Life Insurance and Income Protection and 10% off Medibank Pet Insurances.

      Hope this helps!

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