[*Lib*]

Unfortunate for these familes, but priceless to others. A lesson in making sure you have the correct insurance when travelling.

[howdo]

Okay. I'm heartless I know but the baby's name is annoying me now.

Agree with .Jerry. The insurance company isn't "refusing to pay out". The baby wasn't covered.

[LynnyP]

I believe (and I have my flame resistant suit on), that you can make a connection between the spelling of the name, the belief of entitlement to something they haven't paid for, and a Facebook appeal.

[sueb31]

Heidles, I'd be very careful about whether your unborn child is covered if they are born prematurely. I haven't come across a company that will. Plenty will cover the mother if pregnant but none the child if they are born.

Sue

[muminbusiness]

Okay. I'm heartless I know but the baby's name is annoying me now.

Agree with .Jerry. The insurance company isn't "refusing to pay out". The baby wasn't covered.

Why is her name annoying you?

[with the goo goo...]

I believe (and I have my flame resistant suit on), that you can make a connection between the spelling of the name, the belief of entitlement to something they haven't paid for, and a Facebook appeal.

*snort*

[YellowKittyGlenn]

I feel for the family but how many times do people need to be told to get the right travel insurance. I along with other PP's dont see how it's the insurance company's fault if the people taking out the insurance dont read the fine print or ask the questions.

The name isn't annoying me but what does it the expectation that if people get themselves in trouble overseas (due to fault of their own or not) that that government is required to pay their bills to dig them out. I dont think anyone should automaticlaly expect the government to pay medical or legal bills just because someone is a citizen,that is what adequate travel insurance is for.

[ubermum]

I believe (and I have my flame resistant suit on), that you can make a connection between the spelling of the name, the belief of entitlement to something they haven't paid for, and a Facebook appeal.

[Bacongirl]

This.

I went overseas at the start of last year and when I booked the tickets and was buying insurance, I knew there was a chance I could possibly be in the first trimester by the time I travelled. Half of the trip was going to be in a country where I hold dual citizenship. I still made sure that whatever could possibly happen eg. miscarriage in the first trimester, I was going to be covered for. It's a shame that this has happened to this family, but unfortunately for them fate wasn't in their favour. They were lucky that they have been looked after at all, the hospital could have just refused to treat them without their insurance company's go ahead or proof of their ability to pay.

Ubermum. Just because you hold dual citizenship to the country you are visiting doesn't always mean you'll be covered under their medical system. I hold Australian and Canadian citizenship, but as I do not reside permanently in Canada, I am not eliglble for health care whilst visiting.


I feel horrible for that family and the financial difficulties that they are going to face, but again, this is why people need to read the fine print of their insurance policies. If you are unsure, ask the insurer. Do not assume!

[howdo]

Why is her name annoying you?

Gracie.

I have to agree Just Lynn ... I have to agree.

it looks like a typo of Grace - like the editor left the 'e' key down too long.