Medical Travel Shield Reviews 

542
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Evaluating 232 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the helpful staff and smooth online booking process, noting that customer support agents are exceptionally kind, professional, and efficient when answering policy questions. Many people feel deeply reassured knowing that obtaining coverage is straightforward, offering wonderful peace of mind when traveling abroad for various medical procedures. Some reviewers were not happy with the claim procedure, mentioning that providing all required personal details was extremely time consuming and involved jumping through too many difficult steps before receiving authorization. A few consumers also noted that gathering all necessary documentation before traveling could be challenging and frustrating when unexpected complications arose.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve used this insurance company for three separate visits to Turkey and thankfully i haven’t had to put one claim in . But to have the .peace of mind that I am covered should I need to is pricel... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy process. Heather went above and beyond to get my claim pre approved with very little notice. She was extremely helpful. Simple process just 1 form to fill in and a few evidence documents. Pa... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So very helpful after having to extend my stay due to infection. Heather went above and beyond to help me and the process was seamless end to end. I would definately recommend using Medical Travel... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have always brought this product when going abroad for cosmetic procedures. Customer service are amazing when I have called in to ask what it covers. I'm grateful I've never had to use them but def... See more


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  1. Travel Insurance Company
  2. Insurance Company

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Medical Travel Shield offer single trip medical travel insurance which is designed for patients travelling abroad for either Dental treatment, Cosmetic surgery, Elective surgery or IVF/Fertility medical treatment. Medical travel cover can also be provided for the patient’s travelling companions. At Medical Travel Shield, we can provide you with everything that you would expect from a standard medical travel insurance policy including; lost or stolen items, accidental illness or injury and cancellations or curtailments outside of your control.

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No admin or cancellation charges

If for any reason, before your date of travel you need to cancel your insurance, a full refund will be provided as long as no claim has been made under the policy.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delight to deal with

I am so glad I took out insurance with this company. I had to have revision surgery and I contacted them - Heather was assigned to my case and she has made the whole process so simple, she has been an absolute delight to deal with.

Professional throughout and helped me out with anything I needed to do and gave direction.

It took the stress out of returning for surgery knowing that I was covered for the return trip.

I would not hesitate to use this company again as its been "refreshing" to deal with an insurance company who just put barriers in the way.

Highly recommended and if Heather deals with your case then that is a bonus!!!!

June 29, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Turkey for dental implants

I give medical travel shield 5 stars, I had to go back to Turkey to have an implant changed before my next treatment was due, I was worried as this would be more money on flights when I friend said check your medical insurance you had when you went the first time, I looked and was covered for a return visit, so did all the forms etc at very short notice, a day and a half and Laura was amazing very helpful and got everything done in time for me and I was paid out within days !!! Thank you

July 3, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great service

laura from medical travel shield was very helpful with my claim. I received all my money back from my unexpected procedure minus my excess and it was very straight forward.

Thanks laura!

June 8, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Customer Service from Stephanie King

I wanted to recognise the exceptional service I received from Stephanie King.
I was having a particularly difficult day after being rushed to A&E and, unfortunately, I was outside the contractual time window for my request. I fully understood that my request could have been declined.
Instead, Stephanie handled the situation with professionalism, empathy, and respect. She clearly explained the position, politely requested evidence, and took the time to genuinely consider my circumstances rather than simply dismissing the request.
What impressed me most was her kindness and understanding. She balanced policy with compassion and made me feel valued and heard throughout the process.
Stephanie's professionalism, efficiency, and genuine care turned an already stressful day into a much more positive experience. She is a real credit to her organisation, and I hope she receives the recognition she deserves.
Thank you, Stephanie, for your outstanding support and for reminding me that great customer service still exists.

June 23, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Peace of mind

I was fortunate to not need to claim on this insurance, but the peace of mind it brought was worth it, fair price, easy to navigate my account online had i needed to claim, would recommend and have done

May 28, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The lady I spoke to on the phone was so…

The lady I spoke to on the phone was so helpful and advised me on the best insurance to take out. I think it's a really good insurance to have when travelling abroad for cosmetic surgery, it's just peace of mind and a great insurance to have. I would recommend this company highly

June 1, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy

Service was good

May 25, 2026
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Reply from Medical Travel Shield

Thank you for your feedback, it is much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very smooth and professional

very smooth and professional . The lady i spoke to was very helpful

May 25, 2026
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Reply from Medical Travel Shield

Thank you for your feedback, it is much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to apply for cover

Easy to apply for cover, quick, straight forward process providing a good level of cover for a reasonable price.

May 20, 2026
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Reply from Medical Travel Shield

Thank you for your feedback, it is much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy navigating the site.

Very easy navigating the site.
Very good value for more than adequate insurance requirements
Will use again

May 22, 2026
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Reply from Medical Travel Shield

Thank you for your feedback, it is very welcome.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t bother

Don’t bother. I’d highly recommend finding an alternative insurer. These are just your typical money grabbing scammers.

May 11, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Medical Travel Shield

We are sorry that you are disappointed and we pride ourselves on our customer service, believing we provide a comprehensive policy at a fair price. We will reach out to you to ascertain if you would like your concerns escalated to a complaint.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience

Amazing experience! Super fast reply’s, communication is great. No complaints from me, you have a made my experience very positive! Thank you again!

May 20, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless, so many hoops, obviously meant to prevent claim

I used this company last week whilst going to Turkey for dental treatment. Unfortunately I had to start a claim as I need to return this week & sort a problem with a possible bruised or compressed nerve in lower gum. Far too many hoops to jump through, especially when asking for about 5 different pieces of information concerning the original treatment. I asked my dental clinic to pass them on, but so far they have not. I started the claim on the Monday morning & was ready to book flights for Tuesday morning & return Friday. Time is very important for this type of re-treatment. However they tell you, you will NOT be covered until they receive all that information & then authorise you to go. The form also asks how much your claiming etc, which nobody knows till they have travelled. Clinic is covering hotel & treatment. I've had to go ahead and book flights anyway. All I would have been claiming is approx £300 for return flights & they would have paid £50pd whilst staying (3 days) so about £450 then they deduct £250. They also ask you to take out new Insurance for this unexpected trip. What a rip off, I will be making a complaint to the FSA when I get back. Wish I had just used the insurance the clinic offered, but due to pre-existing medical conditions, I thought best to get my own. If going for dental treatment abroad, let your clinic sort it, they can then handle the correspondence.

May 18, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Medical Travel Shield

Sorry to hear of your disappointing dental experience. Every situation and claim is a priority for us. It is true that the policy is a single-trip travel insurance policy with 12-month follow-on complication cover, so a policy is needed for every trip. We will be in touch directly with you regarding your dissatisfaction with how your claim has been handled.

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