2-week backpacking trip
Documents, money, packing and the first night for a two-week trip with one backpack.
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Travel insurance claim: documents to gather
Collect proof while you are still there: receipts, reports and a clear timeline.
Right away (4)
- Read your policy to see what is covered and what the excess is
- Call the emergency number on the policy if it is a medical emergency
- Tell the insurer before you pay for large costs when you can
- Write down the date, time and place of what happened
Medical claim (4)
- Doctor’s or hospital report with diagnosis and treatment
- Itemised bills and receipts for all treatment
- Receipts for medicines
- Proof of payment, such as card statements
Lost, stolen or damaged items (4)
- Police report for theft or loss, with its number
- Airline or hotel report for lost luggage or damage
- Receipts or proof you owned the items
- Photos of the damage
Cancelled or delayed trip (4)
- Written notice from the airline or hotel about the cancellation or delay
- Booking confirmations and tickets
- Receipts for extra hotel, food and transport
- Proof of why you cancelled, such as a doctor’s note
Sending the claim (5)
- Fill in the claim form fully and keep a copy
- Attach copies of the papers and keep the originals
- Check the claim deadline in your policy
- Note the claim number and follow up in a week
- Keep everything until the claim is paid
Written from www.travel.state.gov
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