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Heart attack travel insurance

Every day in the UK, 530 people will go to hospital due to a heart attack. If you’ve had a heart attack, and are one of the approximately 7 million people living with cardiovascular disease, you may be wondering how to plan for your next holiday. The important thing is to make sure that you’re fully covered – just in case of any medical emergency while you’re away.  Our heart attack travel insurance fully covers your medical conditions and medication.

Benefits of AllClear Cover

Gold Gold Plus Platinum
Emergency medical expenses and Repatriation costs Up to £10m Up to £15m Up to £15m
Cancellation* and Curtailment Up to £2k Up to £15k Up to £25k
Extended cover 30 days FREE 30 days FREE 30 days FREE
Friend or relative to travel from your home area to stay with you if you fall ill with Covid-19 Up to £2k Up to £2k Up to £2k
Travel Delay Up to £100 Up to £350 Up to £500
Recuperation stay
Cost of return flight due to COVID-19
Personal Belongings Up to £2k Up to £2.5k Up to £3k
Personal liability Up to £2m Up to £2m Up to £2m
Legal protection cover Up to £50k Up to £50k Up to £100k
* If you buy a policy which includes cancellation cover
All these figures are per person and per trip

Frequently asked questions

What if you are waiting for treatment for your heart condition?

We’re pleased to say we can still offer you a quote. If you have been given a date for your treatment, simply declare the name of your heart condition during your quote. You may be asked questions about treatment, but the most important detail is declaring your diagnosis.

If you are yet to be given a date for your treatment, you have the ability to add the optional extra of Waiting List cover. Also, be sure to answer that you are on a waiting list for treatment during the initial medical warranty section.

 

Do you need to declare a heart attack that happened many years ago?

Yes, you will need to declare any previous heart conditions that you have been diagnosed with. To see a full list of medical conditions that you always need to declare, view our Medical Warranty.

 

What if your heart condition is undiagnosed?

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer cover when your diagnosis is unknown.

Please contact your Doctor for further information. As soon as your diagnosis is confirmed, we would be happy to offer you a quote.

Are any heart devices covered?

We can confirm that any heart devices – such as a pacemaker – are covered under your medical expenses. This includes any necessary replacements or repairs.

If there is more than one name for your medical condition, what should you declare?

In this circumstance, you can select one of the names for your medical conditions.

For example, as a heart attack is a symptom of ischaemic heart disease, you can declare either name during your quote. Please note, entering just one of the names you will automatically link onto questions about the other.

With regards to declaring procedures, always start with declaring your medical condition first. By answering all of the questions about your condition, you can be sure you’ve told us all we need to know about your treatments.

Heart attack travel insurance: The facts

Simple 3 step quote process

1. Call us or click a quote button on our site

Once you are ready to start the quote process, the first step is to provide your personal details and information about your holiday plans.

2. Complete our simple medical screening process

You then declare the medical conditions for you (and any other travellers) and answer the specifically designed medical questions.

3. Get your quotes

You will then get your quotes and can either proceed to buy, or save your quote, at this stage.

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Tips when travelling after a heart attack

  • Talk to your doctor about your trip and find out if they have any specific advice that you should follow while you’re on holiday. They have the best understanding of your heart condition, and they can let you know of any precautions you should – such as getting up from your seat at least every two hours to improve blood circulation.
  • If you have an implanted cardiac defibrillator, you should request a hand search at security if possible. There have been no reports of ICD dysfunction caused by metal detectors, but researchers say there could be a theoretical risk.
  • When you are on a special diet for your heart problems at home, try to follow your diet as much as possible on your trip. If you have heart issues, eating too much salt can increase your risk of symptoms – so avoid excessively salty foods while travelling.
  • If you experience heart symptoms, get emergency medical help right away. You will then need to contact the medical emergency assistance company as detailed in your medical travel insurance policy. You can find the correct telephone number to call for your policy here: Medical Emergency contact numbers.
  • If there are any changes to your health before you travel, including any new medication, please contact our Customer Care Team on 01708 339029 and we’ll be happy to update your cover.

Benefits of AllClear Cover

Gold Gold Plus Platinum
Emergency medical expenses and Repatriation costs Up to £10m Up to £15m Up to £15m
Cancellation* and Curtailment Up to £2k Up to £15k Up to £25k
Extended cover 30 days FREE 30 days FREE 30 days FREE
Friend or relative to travel from your home area to stay with you if you fall ill with Covid-19 Up to £2k Up to £2k Up to £2k
Travel Delay Up to £100 Up to £350 Up to £500
Recuperation stay
Cost of return flight due to COVID-19
Personal Belongings Up to £2k Up to £2.5k Up to £3k
Personal liability Up to £2m Up to £2m Up to £2m
Legal protection cover Up to £50k Up to £50k Up to £100k
* If you buy a policy which includes cancellation cover
All these figures are per person and per trip

Simple 3 step quote process

1. Call us or click a quote button on our site

Once you are ready to start the quote process, the first step is to provide your personal details and information about your holiday plans.

2. Complete our simple medical screening process

You then declare the medical conditions for you (and any other travellers) and answer the specifically designed medical questions.

3. Get your quotes

You will then get your quotes and can either proceed to buy, or save your quote, at this stage.
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Written by: AllClear Team
Last Updated: 21 September 2023


[1] Based on Trustpilot reviews of all companies in the Travel Insurance Company category that have over 30,000 reviews as of January 2023.

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AllClear Limited, Portland House Glacis Road, Gibraltar, GX11 1AA
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AllClear Insurance Services Limited, AllClear House 1 Redwing Court, Ashton Road, Romford, Essex RM3 8QQ
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AllClear Travel Insurance is arranged by AllClear Limited, which is registered in Gibraltar company number 117274. Registered Office: 1st Floor, Portland House, Glacis Road, Gibraltar, GX11 1AA. AllClear Limited is licensed and regulated by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission number FSC25393 and trades into the UK on a freedom of services basis, FCA FRN 824283. AllClear Travel Insurance is administered by AllClear Insurance Services Limited, registered in England No. 04255112. Registered Office: AllClear House, 1 Redwing Court, Ashton Road, Romford, RM3 8QQ. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority firm reference number 311244. AllClear is a registered trademark.