Supporting Documentation - Cover-More Travel Insurance Australia

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Below you find a list of required documentation depending on the type of claim you make.

A. Overseas medical and dental expenses

Original (not photocopy), itemised account/s
Original medical report/dental report/ hospital records confirming the nature of the illness or injury
Original bill/s and receipt/s

B. Additional expenses benefit (after departure)

Original (not photocopy), itemised hotel accommodation accounts, transport tickets and receipts for what is being claimed.
A copy of your itinerary
If your plans changed due to a policy holder’s health, a medical certificate from the medical practitioner consulted (whilst on the journey) confirming the need to change your plans

C. Travel delay

Written confirmation from the Transport Provider of the cause and period of the delay and the amount of compensation offered by them
Original, itemised receipts for the hotel expenses claimed
Documentary evidence from your travel agent which confirms the amount refunded for the unused accommodation

D. Special events, hospital incidentals, hijacking, loss of income, disability benefit, addicental death benefit, personal liability

Please attach a letter summarising your claim.
If you are uncertain, please contact us for advice on the documents required to support your claim/s.

E. Amendment or cancellation costs

If your claim is due to your health, or that of someone else’s (e.g. travelling companion, relative or business partner) please ensure you complete, or have the person whose health has caused the claim complete, the medical authority on page 2 of Claim Form A. Please also ensure that the medical certificate, located on page 4 of Claim Form A, is fully completed by your usual GP, or the person whose health resulted in the claims’ usual GP.
Have your travel agent complete the claim form and submit the following documentation (Please note if you booked your travel plans directly you will need to contact the relevant travel providers and have them forward the following documentation to you)
- International flights: A copy of the airline fare sheet/rules (showing the fare conditions).
- For tours, cruises, accommodation, etc: A copy of the supplier’s booking conditions. If the booking conditions do not allow us to calculate an exact cancellation fee (e.g. if they say the cancellation fee will be - “up to 50%” rather than “50%”) we also require a letter from the supplier advising the net amount paid and the amount refunded by the supplier.
- A copy of the original itemised invoice
- A copy of the itinerary

F. Delayed luggage allowance

Original (not photocopy) loss report from the transport provider with confirmation that all of your luggage was delayed, the length of time your total luggage was delayed and details of compensation paid by them
Original (not photocopy), itemised receipts for essential, emergency purchases of clothing & toiletries (made whilst your luggage was delayed)

G. Rental car excess

Original Rental Agreement showing the excess you were liable to pay
Copy of the itemised repair invoice showing the cost of repairs to the vehicle
If another party was at fault, written confirmation from them of the compensation payable by them

H. Loss, theft or damage to luggage, travel documents or money

Original (not photocopy) loss/theft/damage report e.g. Police report, hotel report, transport provider letter etc
For items lost or stolen while in the custody of a transport provider: We require a letter from the transport provider advising the amount of compensation they are paying. Travel insurance protects you against the amount the transport provider is unable to compensate you for, subject to your policy conditions and limits. You need to claim compensation from the transport provider in the first instance before submitting your claim to us
Other Items: Original (not photocopy) purchase receipts (or duplicates from the place of purchase) are best. Other documents you may submit for consideration are warranty cards, instruction manuals, credit card/bank statements, photographs or packaging
Damaged Items: Obtain from a repairer (of your choice) a quote stating the repair cost or a letter stating that the item is damaged beyond economic repair
Copies of receipts for replacement items if you have replaced the items which were lost, stolen or damaged