Travel insurance?

Question

Does anyone know a travel insurance company that will be sympathetic to raised cholesterol. The post office with whom I usually insure want a cholesterol test - my surgery cant give me one in time - I need to fly to Switzerland for a funeral on Monday.
People need to be alerted to the fact that they are not covered for oncidents arising as a result of raised blood pressure or cholesterol unless it is declared. .......

Answer 1

There are quite a number of good companies that do travel cover for people with pre-existing medical conditions of all sorts (including high blood pressure). I've used Columbus with no probs for several years. Their freephone is 0800 083 9503: they'll give you a quote based on your particular case.

Another company that's well worth checking is The Insurance Surgery. They're a broker, so they have access to several companies. You start off by filling in a few details, then they point you in the direction of good potential companies.

Since you're going to Switzerland, you'll also need a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). It's the credit-card thing that replaced the old E111 form. Even though Switzerland isn't part of the EU, it still subscribes to the European reciprocal healthcare network. Your insurers will expect and require you to have one and won't cover you for stuff that would have been paid-for or subsidised with it if you don't.

You can apply for this online (details here) http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/HealthAdviceForTravellers/GettingTreatmentAroundTheWorld/EEAAndSwitzerland/EEAAndSwitzerlandArticle/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4114793&chk=KCVYDZ

Good luck -- and I'm sorry you're not travelling for happy reasons. Wishing you well for next week.

Answer 2

All travel insurance providers will need to know that you have raised cholesterol as I am sure you are aware. I would try American Express travel insurance who are very good and as long as it is being controlled it souldnt be a problem.

Best of luck

Answer 3

Try Travel Insurance Web. They will have the facility to insure you with a good price and cover to match. Im not sure if raised cholestorol is a pre-existing medical condition but its very easy to call them for advice: 0870 8903641.

I am sure they will answer all your questions / concerns and help you.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I have insurance with Flexicover and they will insure you but there is an additional payment if you are on medication or have a pre-existing complaint. They have a website.

Answer 6

try these, just do online, easy, quote in mins

'Essential Travel'
http://www.greasypalm.co.uk/retailer.php?retailerid=374&friend=11298

'Go Travel Insurance'
http://www.greasypalm.co.uk/retailer.php?retailerid=523&friend=11298

'Travel Insurance Web'
http://www.greasypalm.co.uk/retailer.php?retailerid=1321&friend=11298

bet will be quite cheap, lot cheaper than the post office

ok hope that helps ya

Answer 7

Try Squaremouth. This comparison site identifies products that provide pre-existing condition coverage.

http://www.squaremouth.co.uk

http://www.squaremouth.com

Answer 8

Bookable holidays - Ask for Bob - 0871 855 8248

Answer 9

"oncidents"....a new word, meaning something which is either an incident and an accident when such occurrence is occasioned by or aggravated by a pre-existing and "on"going medical condition during travel.
easy answer....forget the funeral.
the "guest" is dead, and therefore unlikely to notice your absence.

Answer 10

try axa insurance. my dad has high blood pressure and he just flew to america using axa insurance