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Making a claim on your return home

First, check your policy schedule and the appropriate section of your policy to make sure that what you are claiming for is covered.

Note: Use of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) will remove the policy excess in the event of requiring medical assistance abroad or when submitting a medical expenses claim.

To obtain a claim form:

For policies issued from 1st January 2012:

  • Please telephone the claims company on 0844 888 5044 or visit

Web:

 www.rpclaims.com

Mobile browsing:

www.rpclaims.mobi

For policies issued before 1st January 2012:

  • Please telephone the claims department on 0844 579 6807.

All claims must be notified within 31 days of your return by completing the relevant claim form and enclosing any original documentation, where applicable. Please refer to the relevant section of your policy for specific conditions and details of the supporting evidence.

It is advisable to retain copies of all documents when submitting your claim form.

For full details of the claims process, please refer to your policy document.

IMPORTANT NOTE

We do not handle claims or claims queries relating to Citybond Suretravel policies, these are exclusively handled by our insurers.

Helpful Information

Accepted conditions

The following medical conditions are automatically covered and you do not need to tell us about them, as long as you:
  1. have no other pre-existing medical conditions which are not listed below
  2. are not awaiting surgery for the condition
  3. have been fully discharged from any post-operative follow-up

Special Terms
In addition to any Medical Condition on the list above, you may be automatically accepted for cover, provided You do not have more than ONE of the following Medical Conditions or ANY other Pre-existing Medical Condition.

•Arthritis (Juvenile, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid or Psoriatic Arthritis, Reiter's Syndrome, Rheumatism, Synovial Inflammation):
 • There must have been NO hospital admissions within the last 12 months.
 • Must NOT affect the back more than any other area of the body.
 • No more than 2 medications.
 • No mobility aids (other than walking stick or frame).
 • Must NOT be awaiting surgery.
 • Must have NO lung problems.

•Asthma (Wheezing):
 • There must have been NO hospital admissions EVER.
 • Must have been diagnosed prior to age 50.
 • Must be controlled with no more than 2 medications (NO nebuliser, No home oxygen).
 • Must have been a non-smoker for at least 12 months.
 • Must be able to walk 200 yards on the flat without becoming short of breath.

•Diabetes Mellitus (Sugar Diabetes):
 • Type 2 (Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus) only.
 • Controlled by diet alone or by no more than 1 medication (no insulin).
 • There must have been NO hospital admissions or diabetic complications ever.
 • Must have been a non-smoker for at least 12 months.

•Down's Syndrome:
 • There must be NO associated conditions or complications (e.g. congenital heart disease, epilepsy, gastrointestinal abnormalities)

•Hypercholesterolaemia (High Cholesterol):
 • No more than 1 medication.
 • Must NOT be the inherited form.
 • Must have been a non-smoker for at least 12 months.

•Hypertension (High Blood Pressure, White Coat Syndrome):
 • No more than 2 medications.
 • There must have been no change in treatment within last 6 months.
 • Must have been a non-smoker for at least 12 months.

•Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure):
 • Must NOT be associated with any underlying condition.

•Osteoporosis (Osteopaenia, Fragile Bones):
 • There must have been NO vertebral (backbone) fractures
Citybond Suretravel is a division of Citybond Holdings plc, 109 Elmers End Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 4SY.
Registered in Cardiff No. 1478367. Authorised & Regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
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