Can I be covered by RACQ Travel Insurance if I'm pregnant?

Our policies provide cover for pregnancy in limited circumstances.

What is covered

Cover is included automatically up to the end of the 25th week of pregnancy for:

1. single non-complicated pregnancies;
2. unexpected pregnancy complications; and
3. childbirth which was accelerated by accidental injury in limited circumstances.

Please see further information below.

You will need to apply for cover if at the relevant time you know you are pregnant and are aware of, or a reasonable person in your circumstances would have or ought to have been aware of, any of the following:

1. there have been complications with this or a previous pregnancy;
2. you are expecting a multiple pregnancy (such as triplets or twins); or
3. you have a medical condition which could have an adverse impact on your health.

Pregnancy Complications

Pregnancy complications are considered medical conditions and need to be disclosed and assessed if you want cover for these conditions whilst on your trip. Pregnancy complications include those that occur during pregnancy or may be caused by medical conditions that already existed prior to the pregnancy, such as previous high risk of miscarriage, gestational diabetes, hyperemesis (severe morning sickness) or preeclampsia. Please refer to the definition of medical conditions in the PDS/FSG.

What is not covered

There is no cover for:

1. pregnancy complications occurring from the 26th week of gestation or as described in the section above (Pregnancy Complications) unless such complications are specifically accepted and noted on your Certificate of Insurance;
2. pregnancy complications within the first 48 hours of the policy purchase, unless the trip is booked at the same time of the policy purchase;
3. childbirth at any stage of the pregnancy, other than as a result of an accident occurring prior to the end of the 25th week of your pregnancy which causes you to give birth prematurely;
4. the health or care of a newborn child, irrespective of the stage of pregnancy when the child is born; or
5. regular antenatal care.

We recommend that you contact your treating doctor and obtain written confirmation that you are fit to travel before commencing your planned trip. Please see the section about changes to your health, which outlines conditions to cover.

If you are unsure whether you need to complete a medical assessment for your pregnancy, please call 1300 338 821.