I am planning on giving birth while overseas, can I add my newborn child to my policy?

The following is general advice only and does not take into account your individual needs, objectives or financial situation. Consider the PDS prior to deciding whether this policy is appropriate for you and your trip.

To be able to add your child to your policy, they would need to meet our eligibility requirements outlined in the PDS, including but not limited to the requirement for your child to be currently residing in Australia and hold a valid Australian Medicare card beyond the period of return.

Check out our Medical Conditions page for more information about pregnancy and what we consider to be a pregnancy condition: 

  • What we consider to be an existing medical condition, 
  • Medical screening for your existing medical and pregnancy conditions, and 
  • Information about the General Exclusions that may apply. 

Claims are assessed on a case by case basis. Therefore, you should submit a claim and our claims team will assess your claim. 

Cover is subject to the policy terms, conditions, limits and exclusions in the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS).