Oncology Care for Diplomats: Support Through Cancer Treatment 

With global cancer rates increasing by the year and the World Health Organisation predicting diagnosis to increase by 70 per cent over the next two decades, cancer diagnosis and care should be an essential element of your health insurance.  

As diplomacy often happens far from home, a cancer diagnosis can be an incredibly challenging time for you and your loved ones when you're away from your usual support system. The last thing you need is to worry about what will or won’t be covered. 

At Allianz Partners, we want to support you during these vulnerable times, regardless of the type of cancer or what stage of your journey you contact us. We believe it is important to cover all your options when it comes to cancer diagnosis and care. That's why we are dedicated to the wellbeing of diplomats and have a range of services available to support you whenever you need them the most. With international health insurance from Allianz Partners, you’ll have cover for in-patient, day-care and out-patient oncology treatment. 

Remember, you will be away from familiar surroundings with all the cultural and language difficulties that can bring. The Summit plan offers locally compliant plans, which means you get the same benefit no matter what region you are based in. You also enjoy access to a host of support services, including a 24/7 multilingual helpline, translation of documents, and support and guidance through the local health system. We also take over any administrative burden from you by paying providers directly, and we can set up ad hoc direct payment with a pharmacy of your choice for expensive drug costs. 

When choosing Allianz Partners as your partner in international health insurance, we don’t just support you for medical costs. We will provide additional services to help you, diplomats, and embassy employees to cope with the challenges following a cancer diagnosis. We offer one of the most comprehensive oncology benefits on the market, with 100 per cent coverage, and no co-payments (when you pay a percentage of medical costs) or deductibles (a fixed amount that you must pay for medical bills per period of cover).  

Our oncology cover includes all of the following treatments and services:   

 Prevention and cancer screening

• Mammograms 
• Prostate screening
• Colonoscopy
• BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic tests 
  
  

Diagnosis 

• Access to a wide network of specialist facilities
• Our Second Medical Opinion service provides reassurance for when you’re unsure about a cancer diagnosis or treatment options 
• Counselling for you and your family via our Expat Assistance Programme 
  
  

Diagnostics 

• Conventional treatments  
• Stem cell/bone marrow transplant 
• Radiotherapy  
• Chemotherapy 
• Genetic testing 
  
  

New treatments 

• Robotic surgery 
• Stereotactic surgery 
  
  

Supervision/Remission 

• Oncologist consultation fees 
• Scans 
• Diagnostic tests 
• Tumour marking testing 
• Reconstructive surgery 
  
  

End of life 

• Palliative care/Hospice care 
• Travel costs to be with family member at end of life 
  
  

Prosthetic devices 

• Purchase of a wig, prosthetic bra or other external prosthetic device for cosmetic purposes 

A dedicated personal oncology case manager will be made available to you upon request. This healthcare professional from our own Medical Team will guide and assist you through your treatment plan and treatment options, taking your hospital location preference into account. Your oncology case manager will be there for you if you have questions, from diagnosis through treatment, helping you understand your cover, contacting you regularly to check how treatment is going, and proactively looking after administration in advance of your treatment.  

Thanks to our support, you can confidently embark on your assignment, even if confronted with a cancer diagnosis, knowing that we are here to ensure you receive the best possible care, no matter where your diplomatic journey takes you. 

For more insights on how Allianz Partners supports diplomats, check out our related blog: Protecting diplomats: the vital role of international health insurance for diplomats. This article dives deeper into the unique healthcare needs of diplomats and why comprehensive coverage is essential for those on the move. 

If you want to learn more about our four different Summit Plans for Diplomatic Missions - International healthcare plans created specifically for diplomats and embassy employees - then click here.