Australians traveling overseas for the first time since international borders reopened are paying hundreds of dollars for travel insurance — but the fine print reveals some very big COVID-related exclusions.
Key points:
- Major companies including NIB and Qantas are starting to sell travel insurance again
- Most are offering limited protection for medical and travel expenses if people get COVID while overseas
- No policies cover people for general lockdowns or border closures outside Australia or New Zealand
Sydney couple Beth and Larry Lee are about to fly to the United States to meet a grandchild they’ve never seen in person.
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