A couple of weeks ago I posted on health insurance when travelling - and now a Daily Mail article has shown how important it really is, with the avarage medical claim coming in at £1,333 after a trip abroad.
Off to Florida this summer? Then you better check out the options for medical insurance abroad, because the USA is the place you can expect to find the most expensive health bills, which the article reports to be averaging at a massive £4,726!
Here's some other stand out facts from the article:
- The top claimed for condition was an ear infection (no surprise there) which will set you back £320
- Greece is the cheapest for average medical bills - but by no means a bargain at £422
- The most expensive treatment abroad is for a heart condition - which with average costs coming in at £8,148 for medical assistance
We all know that treatment abroad can be expensive - but I have seen some forum users saying it isn't worthwhile these days. But this rundown of costs show that medical insurance abroad is most likely going to be worthwhile. Especially when something as simple as an ear infection can cost over three hundred pounds. So why are some people taking the risk? Let's face it; no one wants to plan to get ill. But considering that the last thing I want after a trip to the doctor (or hospital) is a massive bill, I can safely say that health insurance definitely helps me sleep a little easier at night.
What do you think about these costs? Have you had any scary bills after treatment abroad?