Maternity cover: what the waiting period really means

Nancy Lin
Nancy Lin
Head of Client Care · 14 July 2026
6 min read
Maternity cover: what the waiting period really means

Maternity is the benefit with the longest lead time in international health insurance, and the one clients most often discover too late.

“The waiting period runs from your policy start date — not from your first appointment.”
Cover levelTypical waiting periodRoutine maternity limit
EssentialNot covered—
Intermediate12 months€5,000 – €8,000
Premium10 – 12 months€10,000 – €20,000

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