Frequently Asked Questions
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Where and when am I covered?
Cover under the AusTriathlon policies apply to members/entities whilst involved in sanctioned activities associated with the sport of triathlon anywhere in the world.
Please refer to AusTriathlon website for the definition of sanctioned activities.
Cover outside of Australia only applies to Australian Citizens participating / training for approved Triathlons. Please refer to AusTriathlon to determine what triathlons are approved.
Members travelling outside of Australia should consider taking out the membership upgrade that includes travel insurance. Please see details on the following link https://www.triathlon.org.au/insurance/travel/
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What insurance policies are automatically provided as a part of AusTriathlon membership?
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What is Public Liability Insurance?
Public Liability insurance is designed to protect you in the event that you are sued by a third party for a negligent act that results in property damage or bodily injury. This policy provides protection for insured entities and persons that are held liable. Please note worldwide coverage is only available to Premium membership for racing when the event is sanctioned by the National Triathlon Federation in the country.
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What is the Limit of Liability?
$20,000,000 for Public Liability claims
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What is Products Liability insurance?
Product liability insurance will cover you in the event that any goods that you supply cause injury, illness, loss or damage to a member of the public. This could include food prepared and sold at a fundraising day.
Are non-Australian residents covered?
Yes providing you are a AusTriathlon member residing in Australia.
What is Personal Accident Insurance?
Personal Accident Insurance covers you for injuries you sustain while participating in insured triathlon related activities, such as sanctioned events, training and official social events and fundraising activities including all direct travel to and from these events (full members only).
Are there any medical expenses which are not covered?
Yes. There is a Government Legislation which prevents insurers from covering Medicare related costs including the Medicare Gap.
The most common “Non-Medicare” expenses include:
- Private Hospital Bed & Theatre Fees
- Dental
- Ambulance
- Chiropractic
- Physiotherapy
- Osteopathy
Medical expenses that are covered by Medicare (ie. not covered by this sports injury policy) include:
- Doctor’s Fees
- Surgeon’s Fees
- Anaesthetist’s Fees
- X-rays
Am I covered in the event of death or other permanent injury?
Yes, the following lump sum payments are provided under the AusTriathlon Personal Accident policy;
| Death (Members aged 18 – 80) Basic Member Standard Member Premium Member Pro Member One Day License Member Non-Competing Official | $50,000 $75,000 $100,000 $100,000 $25,000 $100,000 |
| Death (Members aged Under 18 or Over 80) Basic Member Standard Member Premium Member Pro Member One Day License Member Non-Competing Official | $10,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $10,000 $25,000 |
| Death (Members aged 18 – 80 When Cycling) Basic Member Standard Member Premium Member Pro Member One Day License Member Non-Competing Official | $25,000 $56,250 $75,000 $100,000 $12,500 Not Insured |
| Death (Members aged Under 18 or Over 80 When Cycling) Basic Member Standard Member Premium Member Pro Member One Day License Member Non-Competing Official | $5,000 $12,500 $12,500 $12,500 $6,000 Not Insured |
| Quadriplegia / Paraplegia All Categories | $100,000 |
| Capital Benefits (Members aged 18 – 80) Basic Member Standard Member Premium Member Pro Member One Day License Member Non-Competing Official | $50,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $25,000 $100,000 |
| Capital Benefits (Members aged Under 18 or Over 80) Basic Member Standard Member Premium Member Pro Member One Day License Member Non-Competing Official | $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 |
| Capital Benefits (Members aged 18 – 80 When Cycling) Basic Member Standard Member Premium Member Pro Member One Day License Member Non-Competing Official | $25,000 $50,000 $75,000 $100,000 $12,500 Not Insured |
| Capital Benefits (Members aged Under 18 or Over 80 When Cycling) Basic Member Standard Member Premium Member Pro Member One Day License Member Non-Competing Official | $5,000 $12,500 $12,500 $12,500 $6,000 Not Insured |
What is the age limit on the AusTriathlon Personal Accident Policy?
The policy covers members/athletes who are between 2 – 100 years of age.
Do I have to pay for my medical expenses first?
Yes, the Personal Accident policy is a reimbursement policy, you must pay for your medical expenses and seek the applicable reimbursement under the Personal Accident insurance policy.
Am I covered under the AusTri policies whilst training with a swimming club?
Yes members are covered for any Swim training that they do. Provided members have the Basic level of AusTri membership or better.
