Insurance warning as Briton racks up Dh500,000 medical bills in Dubai – The National

Insurance warning as Briton racks up Dh500,000 medical bills in Dubai – The National

The family of a British woman who fell seriously ill while visiting her daughter in Dubai are struggling to bring her home after being left with almost Dh500,000 in medical bills.. The case is a stark reminder of the importance of buying travel insurance to cover the costs of unexpected medical bills.. Her family bought the couple flights, but neither considered buying insurance.. We have tried to get her repatriated back to England, but she now needs an air ambulance, which is very expensive. Mr Ashurst was treated at the Dubai Health Authority Rashid Hospital, where the family paid his Dh25,000 medical treatment via a credit card.. About 30 per cent of all travel insurance claims are due to medical costs.. "My parents rarely travel so travel insurance was not something they thought about," Lydia said.. "Most tourists are looking forward to spending quality time at their destination countries and do not consider getting travel insurance plans," he said.. "More awareness is needed as the benefits of having a travel insurance plan far outweigh its cost, especially in case of an unexpected event like this.. "General travel insurance plans for UAE residents provide coverage for a host of unforeseen events