Medical coverage travelling to place of birth
Born in Ireland moved to Canada, now holds dual citizenship. Am I medically covered when travelling back home to Ireland to visit family?
Best Answer
No you are not.
Access to healthcare is based on residency, not citizenship. If you are not resident in Ireland (and not resident in a country with reciprocal agreements, such as the EU, Switzerland and Australia) then you are not entitled to free healthcare. There are some exceptions to this, but none of them appear to apply to you according to the information you have given.
Details on this Government of Ireland web page.
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What is covered in travel medical insurance?
As part of a comprehensive travel insurance plan: In addition to emergency medical benefits, a comprehensive travel insurance plan can package coverage for trip cancellation, trip delay, emergency medical evacuation, baggage loss and more. It's the best way to cover a host of potential problems.Will travel insurance cover me if I get pregnant?
Yes. Because pregnancy isn't considered a pre-existing medical condition, most annual multi-trip policies will cover you while pregnant, but we'd recommend checking your policy wording or speaking to your travel insurance provider to be sure that it offers the cover you want.Does travel insurance cover baby?
The majority of travel insurance policies will not allow a baby to have their own travel insurance policy. They must be on a policy with an adult.Does travel insurance cover pregnancy in Canada?
Giving birth prematurely while you're travelling is also a risk to be aware of. With most Canadian travel insurance policies, including those offered by Allianz Global Assistance, the mother would be covered for medical treatment related to delivery, before the 31-week mark.Choosing Medical Insurance for Long-Term Travel
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