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150 reviews
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  • Value for Money
    3.2 (47)
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Steve Turner

Steve TurnerIllawarra, NSW

Absolute RORT ! Refuses to pay substantiated Claim. AVOID Medibank Travel Insurance

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Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
DestinationSouth-East Asia (e.g. Bali, Vietnam, Thailand)
Claim MadeYes
Type of ClaimTravel Delays/Cancellations
Claim Resolution Time2-4 weeks
Claim DateApril 2020
Claim ApprovedNo
Insurance Cover ForAdult
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2 comments
Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi Steve,
I am sorry your recent Travel claim wasn’t paid. I just sent you a private message to see if there is anything we can do to help. Thanks, Anna

Steve Turner
Steve Turner

Message received and responded with required details. Will keep this updated with responses.

Perry

PerrySouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews

Covid 19 refusal

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Typical of company that claims to help, your wording is so clever so you don't have to cover any claim to do with the Corona Virus. What a let down and will never use your company again.
So disappointing and pathetic



DestinationEurope
Claim MadeYes
Type of ClaimTravel Delays/Cancellations
Claim Resolution Time1-2 weeks
Claim DateMarch 2020
Claim ApprovedNo
2 comments
Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi Perry,
I am sorry about your recent experience. We'd love to follow this up, so I've just sent you a private message asking for a few more details. Thanks, Joshua

Perry
Perry

No im talking about travel insurance

Travel wit ease

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We have been using Medibank Private for over 16 years for our private health cover and all our travel insurance needs, because they have covered our claims when we really needed them. Their staff have been really caring.



Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
DestinationEurope
Claim MadeYes
Type of ClaimMedical
Claim Resolution Time1-2 weeks
Claim DateMarch 2020
Claim ApprovedYes
Insurance Cover ForAdult and Child
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1 comment
Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi there,
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re glad to read of your positive experience with our Travel team over the years. If there is anything we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Thanks, Joshua

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Duncan Wilson

Duncan WilsonGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

In this difficult time with a looming number of claims due to the pandemic we received our claim in full. Good work

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Yes the policy was good value
We received notice our claim was approved and payment was received in the published time frame
This is the 3rd occasion we have used this company for travel insurance and add that we are shareholders in the company

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
DestinationEast Asia (e.g. China, Japan, South Korea)
Claim MadeYes
Claim DateFebruary 2020
Claim ApprovedYes
Insurance Cover ForSenior
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1 comment
Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi Duncan,
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re glad to read of your positive experience with submitting your Travel claims. If there is anything we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Thanks, Joshua

Still waiting for response after flights cancelled.

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My first email was sent on 12/03/20 to advise that I have had to postpone my trip and flight bookings with Singapore Airlines and wish to either receive a credit or cancel my travel insurance policy. Medibank's email response was I would be contacted in 1 working day. As I did not get through on the phone, I sent more emails and am still waiting for a response on 26/03/20. My next step is to visit the Medibank Branch Office where I purchased the travel insurance policy and also write a letter of complaint to Consumer Protection.

DestinationAustralia
Claim MadeNo
8 comments
R. Hanley
R. Hanley

Destination was to Ireland and Italy.

Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi there,
I am sorry you haven’t heard back from our Travel team in relation to your request. I just sent you a private message asking for a few more details. Thanks, Anna

R. Hanley
R. Hanley

Thank you Anna. I have responded and sent the information requested.

Antonella

AntonellaPerth, WA

Very disappointed - look elsewhere for insurance

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Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
DestinationEurope
Claim MadeYes
Type of ClaimTravel Delays/Cancellations
Claim Resolution Time1-2 weeks
Claim DateMarch 2020
Claim ApprovedNo
Insurance Cover ForAdult
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1 comment
Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi Antonella,
I am really sorry your recent travel claim wasn’t paid. I just sent you a private message to see if there is anything we can do to help. Thanks, Anna

Raj

RajPerth, WA

  • 24 reviews
  • 1 like

A very long wait on the phone but the issue was resolved

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The rental car insurance excess is below the amount charged by most car companies. I waited on the phone for over an hour wanting to confirm what the limit is and if I could increase. I am still waiting 1hr 10 mins later. Once I got a sales agent they were very helpful and increased the limit with a slight increase in premiums. I had called medibank when the corona virus pandemic had just hit therefore the long wait time.

Transparency
Customer Service
DestinationAustralia
Claim MadeNo
Insurance Cover ForAdult
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3 comments
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Raj
Raj

Thanks Joshua. I understand your problems but an 1hr 20 min wait was the longest I have waited. However once I got through the staff were very helpful

Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi Raj,
I understand that is a very long time to be waiting on the phone. I'm glad we were able to resolve your enquiry once we were able to have a chat. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Joshua

Not Specifically Medibank but AHM which is owned by them.

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Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
DestinationAustralia and East Asia (e.g. China, Japan, South Korea)
Claim MadeNo
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1 comment
Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi Alan,
I am sorry to read of your recent experience.
I just sent you a private message to see if there is anything we can do to help. Thanks, Anna

smiley

smileyGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

A very satisfied Medibank Travel Insurance customer

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Medibank is my private health insurer, since I began to experience serious heath issues 4 years ago they have been excellent. Medibank was an easy choice when I purchased a comprehensive policy for my families trip to Thailand. Unfortunately I needed to make a claim upon our return. The online claim process only took 5 minutes, I received an approval 10 days later. I recommend Medibank for both health and travel insurance, my experiences have always been excellent. I will definitely continue to use them in the future.

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
DestinationSouth-East Asia (e.g. Bali, Vietnam, Thailand)
Claim MadeYes
Type of ClaimOther
Claim Resolution Time1-2 weeks
Claim DateJanuary 2020
Claim ApprovedYes
Insurance Cover ForAdult and Child
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1 comment
Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi Luke,
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re glad to read of your positive experience with submitting your Travel claims. If there is anything we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Thanks, Joshua

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Gordon

GordonEvatt 2617, ACT

  • 3 reviews

Medibank Travel Insurance - Not easy to deal with

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DestinationAustralia
Claim MadeNo
Insurance Cover ForSenior
1 comment
Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi Gordon,
I just replied to your private message. - Anna

Susan

SusanQueensland

Very Disappointed with Medibank Travel Insurance

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Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
DestinationAustralia
Claim MadeYes
Type of ClaimTravel Delays/Cancellations
Claim Resolution Time1-2 weeks
Claim DateFebruary 2020
Claim ApprovedYes
Insurance Cover ForAdult
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2 comments
Susan
Susan

I would appreciate a response from Medibank Travel Insurance in relation to our claim.

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Happy Customer

Happy CustomerMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

Happy Customer

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How refreshing when you state that you will contact me in 10 days and you actually do and with my claim processed.
I claimed on medical expenses which occured whilst I was overseas.
In the past I had to battle for 6 months with another travel insurance company and that included me having to constantly call and email them. I will be sticking with Medibank travel insurance from now on.

DestinationEurope
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 weeks
Claim DateFebruary 2020
Claim ApprovedYes
Insurance Cover ForAdult
1 comment
Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi there,
Thank you for submitting your review. We’re glad to read of your positive experience with submitting your Travel Insurance claim. If there is anything we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Thanks,
Anna

Peter - South Australia

Peter - South AustraliaMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

A positive experience for loss of personal effect.

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Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
DestinationSouth-East Asia (e.g. Bali, Vietnam, Thailand)
Claim MadeYes
Type of ClaimLost/Stolen Property
Claim Resolution Time<1 week
Claim DateFebruary 2020
Claim ApprovedYes
Insurance Cover ForAdult
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1 comment
Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi Peter,
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re glad to read of your positive experience with submitting your Travel claims. If there is anything we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Thanks, Joshua

Skiing accident with delayed charges

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Customer Service
Value for Money
DestinationNorth America (inc. Hawaii)
Claim MadeYes
Type of ClaimMedical
Claim Resolution Time2-4 weeks
Claim DateJanuary 2020
Claim ApprovedYes
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1 comment
Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi there
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re glad to read of your positive experience and it's great to have that peace of mind. If there is anything we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Thanks, Joshua

Appreciative claimant

Appreciative claimantGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

Excellent attention to our claim

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The quality of attention given to our claim was excellent and was courteously managed. My husband contracted a near fatal infection whilst overseas, which has left him seriously disabled. The result of our claim will assist with recovery and mobility needs.

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
DestinationPacific Islands (e.g. Fiji, Vanuatu)
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 months
Claim DateNovember 2022
Claim ApprovedYes
Insurance Cover ForSenior
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1 comment
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Avoid Medibank - Cancellation Costs

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Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
DestinationNorth America (inc. Hawaii)
Claim MadeYes
Type of ClaimTravel Delays/Cancellations
Claim DateJanuary 2020
Claim ApprovedNo
Insurance Cover ForAdult and Child
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1 comment
Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi there,
I am sorry to hear your recent flight was cancelled and that your travel claim wasn’t covered. I just sent you a private message asking for a few more details. Thanks, Anna

Grimey

Grimey

  • 7 reviews

No response to claim query

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I emailed '[email protected]' on 17/11/2019 to ask if I was covered for losses associated with cancellation of outbound flights from my home town on two consecutive days. I got a reply saying "We will endeavour to respond to you within 24 hours." I had no response by 2/1/2020 so sent it again and got the same response. At 12/1/2020 I have still had no response. Doesn't give me much confidence. Might try ringing, I had a good response from them when we queried what to do in the event we could not get to our Sydney Perth flight because of the NSW bush fires..

Value for Money
DestinationAustralia
Claim MadeNo
Insurance Cover ForSenior
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1 comment
Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi there,
I am sorry to hear you haven’t received a response to the email you sent to our Travel Insurance in a few weeks. I just sent you a private message to see if there is anything we can do to help.
Thanks,
Anna

Completely satisfied

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I arranged my policy over the phone when I booked my holiday at the beginning of the year. This is the first time I have ever had to make a claim and I am thoroughly happy with the way that I have been treated by the company. They always responded within or before 10 working days to each of my emails and always remembered to ask for identification to keep my case secure.
The staff were all friendly and helpful and all seemed keen to get my case resolved quickly which they did. I can thoroughly recommend them based on my experience.

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
DestinationAustralia
Claim MadeYes
Type of ClaimMedical
Claim Resolution Time2-4 weeks
Claim ApprovedYes
Insurance Cover ForAdult
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1 comment
Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi Ann,
We are glad to read of your positive experience with submitting your Travel Insurance claim. Thanks for taking the time to submit your lovely review.
Thanks,
Anna

Fantastic Service

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I found Medibank Travel Insurance to be very helpful, sensible and prompt in processing my claim. The claims staff gave good practical telephone advice. I will definitely use them again.

DestinationAustralia
Claim MadeYes
Type of ClaimTravel Delays/Cancellations
Claim Resolution Time1-2 months
Claim DateNovember 2022
Claim ApprovedYes
1 comment
Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi Brian,
We are happy to read about your positive experience with our Travel Insurance. Thanks for your lovely review and for giving us 5 stars. If there is anything else we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Thanks, Anna

A professional organisation.

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I have used your travel insurance twice within Australia. I would certainly recommend your service. I suddenly needed to cancel my trip planned for September 2022 and was not within the cancellation period.Claimed on the off chance of being successful.Correspondence was always respectful and informative ....I am very elderly. Have travelled extensively for 60 years. Never claimed before. Congratulations on handling my claim so professionally.

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
DestinationAustralia
Claim MadeYes
Type of ClaimMedical
Claim Resolution Time1-2 months
Claim ApprovedYes
Insurance Cover ForSenior
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1 comment
Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi Joan,
Thank you for taking the time and effort to provide us with your lovely review.
If there is anything we can do to help, please dont hesitate to get in touch.
Have a lovely Chsristmas and a happy New Year! -Anna

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Questions & Answers

Sue C

Sue Casked

Travel Insurance

Hi there, I have a comprehensive overseas travel policy. I was due to fly to the UK in early March but had to cancel due to illness. I have a doctor’s certificate to that effect. My problem is that I assume that I need to make sure that I do everything I can to mitigate the loss before I make a claim. I had a non refundable fare on Singapore airlines booked through Webjet. I understand that Singapore airlines will offer a flight credit to be used within 12 months of the date of the original booking which was May 2022. I also understand that this deadline may now have been extended - because this is all second hand information through Webjet and it’s very difficult to contact them by phone I haven’t been told this directly. Because of the Covid 19 situation it seems unlikely that overseas travel will be possible for the remainder of 2020 even if airlines survive, so I think I have lost my money practically speaking but I wanted to find out what your policy is in these circumstances. I have been on hold on your ‘contact’ line for 2 hours 15 minutes With no reply which is pretty shabby customer service. I would appreciate any help you can provide. Many thanks, Sue Carter

1 answer
Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi Sue,
I am sorry you’ve been waiting long to speak to our Travel Insurance team. I just sent you a private message to see if there is anything we can do to help.
Thanks,
Anna

Rosalie

Rosalieasked

Travel Insurance - International Comprehensive Plan

we have travel booked for Europe & UK for june/july 2020. Government ‘do not travel’ is in place. Can I cancel my flights, hotels, trains, internal flights in Europe now and lodge a claim. I have international Comprehensive Plan. thank you

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Duncan Wilson
Duncan Wilson

Rosalie, stay safe,stay well, where you have some control of your movements. Once you leave home while a”do not travel ‘ order exists you have no control if you will be allowed into your
destination, out of it and could face difficulties on a return to AustralIa. Far too risky in my humble opinion.

Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi Rosalie,
Thanks for submitting your question.
I just sent you a private message asking for a few more details. Thanks, Anna

SharonT

SharonTasked

Travel Insurance

Can we claim on our medibank private travel insurance now that DAFT have advised all Australians not travel overseas?

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Gordon
Gordon

You should ask Medibank Private directly although it was very difficult for me to get any sort of response from them. I will never use them again.

Raj
Raj

Put in your claim and then wait till they have a policy on this. I guess the big wigs have to make a decisions

Medibank
MedibankMedibank

Hi Sharon,
Thanks for submitting your question.
I just sent you a private message asking for a few more details. Thanks, Anna

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