Travel insurance for pre-existing illness
Pre-existing illness travel insurance covers you if you’re living with a pre-existing illness and wish to travel with peace of mind. This type of insurance covers you for medical emergencies, which is vital to prevent unexpected medical bills and give you the support you need if you have any medical problems while you are away.
AllClear believes everyone has the right to travel, meaning if you have a pre-existing illness, you shouldn’t let that get in the way of seeing the world. AllClear specialise in medical travel insurance for people of any age, travelling to any destination.
If you’ve been quoted sky-high premiums because of your illness or have been refused cover completely, AllClear could help. We are able to cover people where other providers aren’t. Getting a travel insurance quote for your illness doesn’t have to be a struggle and with AllClear it’s made even simpler with our online medical screening process.
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 | ||||
Planning and protecting your holiday abroad
Things to know before you go:- Remember to check the latest travel advice from the FCDO for your destination. You will have no cover if you choose to travel against FCDO advice, unless that advice relates specifically to Covid-19 (check our Covid FAQs for more details)
- Check any entry requirements and quarantine requirements for your chosen destination
- Choose a Travel Insurance policy that includes Covid-19 Cover
- For information on how Covid might affect your trip, visit our dedicated FAQs page
Tips on travelling with pre-existing illness
Medication
If you take medication to treat your illness you’ll want to see your doctor before you travel to ensure they can prescribe you enough to last you your trip plus some extras in case of delays. Speak to your airline if you know you’ll need your medication during your flight as some airlines rules state that medication should be stored in the hold.
Flying
Depending on your illness, choose a destination with a flight length which won’t overexert you or spoil your holiday. Priority boarding and aisle seats could benefit you depending on your illness.
EHIC
If you’re travelling within Europe, you’ll be entitled to an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card). This will offer the same level of medical care as the residents of the country you’re visiting which could mean lower costs or even free treatment. This isn’t however a valid form of medical travel insurance and wouldn’t cover repatriation or cancellation costs so it’s vital to take out a separate policy alongside this.
While you’re away
While on holiday it’s important to take the same precautions regarding your illness as you would do at home. This may be healthy eating, some gentle exercise or resting regularly, it’s important not to overexert yourself as this could end up completely ruining your trip. Mix your days up and listen to your body, if you’ve been sightseeing one day, it might be an idea to relax by the pool with a good book the next day, allowing you to take in your surroundings from one sunny spot.
Staying safe in the sun is an important part of going on holiday, taking regular breaks from the sun and sitting in the shade is recommended for people of all ages and illnesses. Wearing sun cream and staying hydrated will also ensure you stay safe in the sun.
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.Our 5 star rating on Trustpilot
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^Discount applies to the base price of AllClear branded travel insurance policies purchased through our Call Center only and does not apply to any premium generated to cover medical conditions or optional extras. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
