Going Abroad

For that extra peace of mind when you’re going abroad, Laya Healthcare offers a range of benefits for emergency hospital treatment on the Health Sense scheme.

Full cover for emergency hospital admissions while abroad, up to a maximum of €100,000 per episode.

Access to a 24-hour emergency helpline. Just call +353 21 422 2204, this number is printed on your membership card. Please contact this number prior to treatment.

Up to €2 million towards the cost of transport abroad or back to Ireland if appropriate treatment isn’t available locally and up to €1,000 towards the cost of bringing back a travelling companion.

Click here for details of a 10% discount when you purchase your travel insurance online.

Also, as an Irish resident you are entitled to get healthcare through the public system in countries of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland if you become ill or injured while on a temporary stay there. Find out more about the European Health Insurance Card.

An emergency is defined as the onset of an acute illness, which is sudden, unforeseen and requires immediate action, and which prevents you from returning home to receive treatment.