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Seniors Travel Insurance: Key Considerations

When traveling overseas, especially for individuals over 70, having the right travel insurance is crucial. It covers not only medical care and evacuation but also other unforeseen expenses such as theft, additional accommodation, cancellation costs, and early return to Australia due to a relative's illness.

Travel insurance policies for seniors should be carefully selected, considering factors like medical cover and pre-existing conditions. The primary reason for recommending travel insurance is for medical care and evacuation, which becomes even more critical with age.

Whether you're going on the trip of a lifetime or visiting your adult children who've moved away, there's one non-negotiable when heading overseas, and that's travel insurance.

Author's summary: Travel insurance is non-negotiable for seniors traveling overseas.

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CHOICE CHOICE — 2025-10-16

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