International Travel Insurance Plan that Covers Monkeypox

Buy International Travel Insurance with Monkeypox Virus coverage

Things are slowly starting to go back to normal post the Covid-19 pandemic, but on July 23, 2022, the WHO Director-General declared the global monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).

As of 29th July 2022, CDC reported 22,485 confirmed cases globally. United States of America recorded 4,906 monkeypox cases in the country, surpassing Spain. Other countries like Canada, Brazil, France, Germany, Netherlands, and United Kingdom also have high numbers of monkeypox cases. India has reported around 4 cases till date.

When travelling to these countries, one must exercise caution due to the contagious nature of the virus. That is why, we suggest buying a comprehensive Travel Insurance plan that secures you in all your endeavours.

With Digit International Travel Insurance, we have you covered in the unfortunate event of Monkeypox Virus contraction.

Is Monkeypox covered by International Travel Insurance?

Yes! Monkeypox virus is covered by your travel insurance in the event of hospitalization and treatment. You can easily claim reimbursement if you are infected by Monkeypox while travelling abroad.

Digit’s International Travel Insurance offers a comprehensive medical cover that insures the policyholder even in events of contagious diseases. Other benefits include emergency medical/accidental treatment and evacuation, personal accidents, accidental death, and disability, and more.

Before choosing your travel plan, you must be aware of what is and isn’t covered by your travel insurance. Most policies cover only death and accidental hospitalization, but not medical hospitalization. Always read the fine print before making a purchase.

Digit’s International Travel Insurance covers most things that could go wrong during your vacation. We are completely open in all that we do. Understanding what your travel insurance does not cover is critical, just like knowing what is covered. The following are some exclusions that our travel plan will not cover:   

• We can't cover diseases or illnesses that have already been diagnosed (pre-existing diseases), or if your doctor has already recommended no travelling.  

• Daily cash allowance of up to 5 days is only valid for those who are hospitalised during their holiday, in a foreign country.  

• Death or disability won’t be covered after 365 days of the accident that has caused it.  

• Adventure sports are covered if you’re doing it for one day. This doesn’t include weeklong treks, hikes or professional-level adventure sports that go on for more than one day.  

• Acts of War are not covered.  

• Flight delays aren’t covered if your airline already informed you about the same at least 6 hours in advance.  

• Delay of checked-in luggage is not covered if the delay is due to customs.  

• Any missed connection where the time gap between scheduled arrival of incoming flight and scheduled departure of connecting flight was less than the time required.  

• Thefts won’t be covered if the police of the respective aren't notified within 24 hours.  

• Trip extensions due to childbirth or related matters can’t be covered   

• Trip abandonments due to pre-existing illnesses or health conditions can’t be covered.  

• Trip cancellations due to rejection of visa are not covered.

Those travellers to Europe, Central and West Africa, and US need to be on high alert pertaining specifically to the monkeypox virus. Emerging as a new global threat, one needs to take the necessary precaution to help curb the spread of the disease.

Although no country has imposed travel bans or restrictions, doctors and regulatory authorities are cautioning travellers to refrain from “high-risk activities” involving intimate contact. Although a monkeypox vaccine is available, there are no compulsions to be vaccinated against it to travel. Those who have already been diagnosed or showing symptoms of the virus need to isolate themselves to avoid being a public health risk.

All in all, we have the best interest for your health and safety especially when travelling to a new country. Purchasing Travel Insurance for every trip is the smartest decision because it’s better to be safe than sorry. With Digit, you get that assurity.