Hi

If it helps, from 22nd December insurers should not apply a general restriction for pregnancy on travel insurance. New EU legislation regarding gender discrimination is being applied from that date. Insurance companies should no longer specifically exclude pregnancy, policy terms and conditions will most likely be amended to make it clear that cover for Medical Expenses only applies for emergency treatment as a result of an unforeseen illnessess/injury.

Effectively this means that you are still excluded if you elect to give birth abroad or for any treatment that would be expected in the course of pregnancy or childbirth. However, any costs incurred as a result of unexpected complications should be covered.

The exact changes to the policies will vary from provider to provider so you should still check with your chosen insurer that you have cover that meets your needs.

Hope this helps.

Hi

Was wondering what company you used for your travel insurance?

Thanks

Hi Abby

Our policy excludes cover for pregnancy and childbirth if the person is travelling within 8 weeks of their expected delivery date (or 16 weeks if you are due to have a multiple birth). However, customers can purchase the insurance and be covered for circumstances not related to the pregnancy.

Other companies may also be able to provide a policy if you are are willing to be uninsured for any complications relating to the pregnancy.

If you have already have an annual policy in place or have had quotes from other companies then it may be worth checking with them whether they are not able to offer you any cover or whether they just exclude claims relating to the pregnancy instead.

Hope this helps.

Hi Abby,

I'm not sure if they will cover pregnancy, but Endsleigh is worth giving a call. They covered my father for travel insurance and he's had a heart transplant, which leads me to think they may cover you. They were one of only a handful that would cover him, and if I recall correctly, they didn't charge any extra either, plus they worked out pretty competative compaired to all of the other big travel insurance companies.

Hope this helps & goodluck!