Treatments in holiday countries often cost thousands of euros - this is how you can prevent them properly
Medical treatment abroad is often very expensive. The ADAC offers tips on how to best prepare for the worst-case scenario.
The German Automobile Club (ADAC) warns of high costs for medical treatment abroad. In Egypt, for example, spending on outpatient treatment has increased by 26.4 percent.
One specific case shows that an ADAC member had to pay more than €13,700 for the treatment of a laceration in the USA. In Egypt, a simple case of gastritis cost a whopping €3,850. Therefore, ADAC Insurance recommends obtaining detailed information about the medical conditions at your destination in advance and, if necessary, taking out international health insurance.
With international health insurance, travelers can avoid high bills and protect themselves against unexpected financial burdens. Outpatient treatment costs abroad often significantly exceed those in Germany.
The ADAC provides its policyholders with a travel medical information service that includes over 20,000 doctors in 75 countries. Billing is handled directly through the ADAC, so policyholders don't have to pay on-site. Home visits are usually possible, and the service also helps avoid dubious providers.
ADAC's international health insurance protects travelers from financial upfront expenses and allows them to conserve their vacation budget. With the right information and insurance at their side, tourists can avoid high medical costs abroad.
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