Able2Travel Carer Travel Insurance Extended Carer Cover Option
If you require a carer to accompany you on your trip and you opt for the Gold or Platinum level of Able2Travel cover then you have cover under section 15 - Personal Carer, Chaperone or Nanny Replacement for them in case their trip has to be cut short due to illness so that you are not left out of pocket for the cost of a having a replacement carer travel to be at your side.
If you are a carer who provides daily support to a relative, friend or neighbour, Able2Travel Travel Insurance Extended Carer Cover provides extended cover for cancellation or curtailment in case a nominated Stand-In carer is unable to fulfil their duties due to illness (other than COVID-19 or other pandemic/epidemic) causing you to have to either cancel or curtail your trip in order to return home to provide care.
This section also covers the costs associated with ticket changes if you are able to rearrange the time you take the trip in order to avoid having to cancel it or the cost of transport of a replacement Stand-in carer back in your home country in order that you do not have to cancel or curtail your trip.
Please be aware however that this option is only available on single trip policies.
What is Covered on Able2Travel Carer Travel Insurance?
Below is a brief explanation of what is covered on Able2Travel Travel Insurance with extended carer cover. However, you should always refer to the Able2Travel Travel Insurance Policy wording for full cover limits, terms, conditions and exclusions.
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Policy Options Benefits Schedule £ |
Level of Cover |
Level of Cover |
Level of Cover |
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Section of Cover |
Gold |
Excess |
Silver |
Excess |
Platinum |
Excess |
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Section 22. Extended Carer Cover |
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Extended Cancellation or Curtailment/Loss of Holiday |
1,500 |
175 |
2,500 |
95 |
5,000 |
50 |
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Name Change Administration Charges |
100 |
Nil |
200 |
Nil |
300 |
Nil |
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Transport of Replacement Carer Charges |
500 |
175 |
750 |
95 |
1,000 |
50 |
Note. The table above is only a summary of cover. The sections of “extended carer cover” are explained in more detail below. However, you should always refer to the policy wording for full travel insurance cruise cover terms, conditions and exclusions.
Extended Cancellation or Curtailment / Loss of Holiday Cover – if your Stand-in personal that was due to look after the person you care for on a daily basis back home is unable to fulfil their duty as a result of their death, injury or illness occurring during your trip and you need to cancel or curtail your trip in order to provide care.
Name change and administration charges - Your costs of related name or ticket administration changes, if You are able to change the names or dates on Your original booking so as to prevent You having to cancel the Trip
Transport of replacement carer charges – to provide economy transport costs of an emergency replacement Stand-in carer to travel to and attend to the Cared for person You usually care for, so as to prevent You having to cancel Your Trip or You needing to come home early.
You should always refer to the Able2Travel Travel Insurance Policy wording for full cover limits, terms, conditions and exclusions.
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How Do I Get a Travel Insurance with Extended Carer Cover Quote?
It’s quick and easy to get a quote for travel insurance with extended carer cover. Simply click the ‘Get a Quote’ button and don’t forget to select the wedding cover option on the 'Your Quote' page to add it to your policy.
Please note that the extended carer cover option is only available on Single Trip policies.