Can you cover me if I am not taking my prescribed medication?

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You may not be covered for claims that arise because you deliberately did not take prescribed medication (or follow recommended treatment) as directed by a medical practitioner. 

Your policy may not cover a claim if it relates to

  • Deliberately not taking recommended treatment or prescribed medication as directed by a medical practitioner. 
  • Not following the advice of a medical practitioner. 
  • Travelling against the advice of a medical practitioner, or if you are not fit to travel. 
     

What you should do before you travel:

  1. Speak to your medical practitioner if you have stopped taking prescribed medication, or plan to stop. 
  2. Check you are fit to travel, based on your general health and any preexisting medical conditions. 
  3. Tell us as soon as possible if your medication has changed or been amended, or if your health has changed.
  4. Be aware we may ask for a letter from your medical practitioner confirming you are fit to travel.

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