Brits unaware of medical costs abroad

 Many Brits are unaware of the costs of medical treatment abroad and may be putting themselves at risk of sky high medical bills by travelling uninsured, according to new research by ABTA – the Travel Association. As part of the ‘Know Before You Go’ campaign, ABTA – The Travel Association and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) are urging holidaymakers to “pack their policy” this summer.

A quarter of Brits (24%)1 now travel abroad without insurance despite the need for medical assistance to be relatively common. According to ABTA research 1 in 5 (19%)2 Brits have visited a doctor or hospital abroad.

Most at risk are younger travellers as almost half (48%)3 holiday abroad without taking insurance.

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