Every year IEP hears dozens
of horror stories from travellers throughout the world. From broken
bones to lost luggage, if you think you don’t need insurance,
think again!
Check out the stories, videos and
pics below from some of our past participants - these unfortunate
accidents could happen to anyone!
Cass’s Insurance Horror
Story…(with a happy ending)
I
was snowboarding at Mammoth on my day off when I overshot a jump
in the terrain park. My knee was dislocated but I managed to pop
it back in myself. I went to the doctor and they told me I was
going to have to pay up front - luckily I had my emergency insurance
details on hand. The doctor confirmed it was dislocated, strapped
it and told me to rest up. Not a lot of help, but they still charged
me $1000 for the consultation!
In an effort to rest my knee I transferred indoors
and worked at the creche. It was in the safety of the kids’
room that I slipped on a rubber frog toy though. , my knee bent
to the side, snapped and broke in three places. I snapped the
ACL and tore the cartilage....
What the
US Medical System Charged Me!
Visit to the emergency room
approx
$2000
Actually see a doctor approx
$2000
X-Rays
$4000
Seen by a specialist and get
knee brace fitted approx
$3000
MRI scan on my knee X 2
$12000
Physiotherapist consultation
three times weekly from January until April
$2000 per visit
It Gets Worse
Flight upgrade tp business class when returning
to Australia (to avoid DVT)
$10,000
FINAL BILL
$80,000+
The reality of it all? Using IEP's fully comprehensive
insurance coverage I was completely covered!
Further proof insurance is necessary from
past IEP members!
Part 1
Video - Part 2
Luke's snowboarding front
flip - Mammoth Mountain
Disclaimer:
This insurance is arranged and managed by ETI Australia Pty Ltd
ABN 52 097 227 177 AFSL No. 245631 and is issued and underwritten
by Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ABN 15 000 122 850 AFSL
No. 234708. This is general information only and does not consider
your needs. You should consider the Product Disclosure Statement
before making any decisions about this product.
I
was snowboarding at Mammoth on my day off when I overshot a jump
in the terrain park. My knee was dislocated but I managed to pop
it back in myself. I went to the doctor and they told me I was
going to have to pay up front - luckily I had my emergency insurance
details on hand. The doctor confirmed it was dislocated, strapped
it and told me to rest up. Not a lot of help, but they still charged
me $1000 for the consultation!
