Financial matters: Jill Kerby
Protect yourself in Australia
Medical emergencies can turn into financial catastrophes for visitors who lack adequate insurance while on holiday in Oz
Last week, red lights started flashing when I heard these words: “Don’t worry, Mum, we have it all sorted out.” They were said by my 25-year-old son, who declared: “We’re covered in Australia by a reciprocal health service agreement and we’re going to buy backpacker insurance.”
A comprehensive backpacker plan might be sufficient for the ...