Why do you need over 60’s Travel Insurance?
Travel insurance for over 60s covers you if you’re over 60 and have any pre-existing medical conditions.
This means you’ll be covered for any medical emergencies while away and will not need to worry about unexpected medical bills, even relating to Covid-19. Over 60s travel insurance offers peace of mind knowing you have comprehensive cover.
Comprehensive over 60’s Travel Insurance
Thinking of retiring soon and dreaming of all the places you’d like to visit? Start your dream destinations list today with the cover from AllClear.
Maybe you’ve got your tickets and your passport, but what about the right travel insurance? It’s that extra layer of security that allows you to unwind, knowing that even if something doesn’t go to plan, you’re prepared anyway.
Did you know that a UK holiday maker needs emergency medical assistance abroad every 3 minutes? You want cover for medical emergencies, including those relating to Covid-19 and your medical conditions, as well as other holiday mishaps such as lost luggage and delayed flights.
Our over 60’s cover can give you the freedom and confidence to travel. In fact, you told us in our latest Annual Travel survey that travel insurance and safety are more important to you since the Coronavirus pandemic. Our July 2020 research showed UK adults were prepared to spend £1,334.82 more than they usually would on their holidays to ensure their trips abroad would be as safe as possible.
But as long as you have comprehensive cover, then your confidence to travel is growing….
Our over 60’s cover can give you the freedom and confidence to travel the world. Make AllClear your travel companion for peace of mind.
Cover for pre-existing medical conditions for the over 60’s
We have helped our customers travel with peace of mind for over 20 years. We have covered over 1300 different medical conditions. Our policies will cover your pre-existing medical conditions for up to £15million, including COVID-19 emergency expense cover, or if you need to cancel your trip before you go.
What counts as a pre-existing medical condition for over 60s travel insurance?
A pre-existing medical condition is any illness or injury you’ve experienced symptoms, treatment, investigations, surgery, or medical appointments for within the last five years. It’s important to declare all pre-existing conditions on your policy.
Some examples of pre-existing medical conditions include:
- High Blood Pressure
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease / Heart Attack / Heart Failure
- Cancer
- Stroke
- DVT
- Osteo/Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Atrial Fibrillation
Should you declare all of your pre-existing medical conditions?
It’s essential that you declare any pre-existing medical condition you may have.
If you choose not to declare all of your conditions, it could make your policy invalid.
You can declare your medical conditions and get comprehensive cover in a minutes – via our website or by speaking to one of our trained professionals over the phone.
Coronavirus cover for the over 60s
We now offer Coronavirus cover that will cover you for medical treatment or cancellation due to a positive diagnosis of COVID-19. Since the worldwide pandemic of the COVID-19 virus, safety when travelling has become the main priority for the over 60s.
According to our latest survey of over 3000 customers (February 2021), 68% feel more confident to travel this summer following their vaccination.
Why Choose AllClear? The Key Benefits
Main Benefits
- Cancellation and Curtailment covered up to £25,000, including for Covid-19
- Up to £15 million emergency medical expenses cover, including for Covid-19
- Up to 30 days FREE extended cover (if due to unexpected circumstances beyond your control)
- Up to £2,000, if medically necessary, for a friend or relative to travel from your home area to stay with you if you fall ill with Covid-19 (costs for room and to accompany you home)
- Repatriation costs, when medically necessary, to bring you back to the UK where it is deemed to be in your best interests
- Following recovery from Coronavirus, costs for a continued recuperation stay, when medically necessary and under doctors advice
- Costs for your return flight following your enforced stay due to Coronavirus
- Personal Belongings covered up to £3,000
- All conditions. All ages.
All these figures are per person, and per trip.
Will you be covered if you’re travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic?
There are three things to check so that you can make sure you're covered:
- You must be fit to travel
- The FCDO must NOT have advised against travel to your destination - check the FCDO travel advice
- You must follow the local government advice for your destination, checking and following their guidelines and entry requirements
You can then be covered for emergency medical expenses and cancellation for a positive diagnosis of COVID-19, with AllClear travel insurance with enhanced Coronavirus cover. Existing policyholders should read our Frequently Asked Questions if your trip is affected by Covid-19.
Competitor comparison table
| This table shows how AllClear Travel Insurance compares to other providers i | AllClear | Staysure | Avanti | Saga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trust | ||||
| 5-star Trustpilot reviews | 82% | 77% | 77% | 71% |
| TrustScore | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| 5-star Defaqto rated | ||||
| Good Housekeeping endorsement | ||||
| Established for 20+ years | ||||
| Product | ||||
| Maximum cancellation cover | £25k | £15k | £7.5k | £10k |
| Minimum standard excess | £0 | £65 | £0 | £70 |
| Baggage delay benefit after 12 hours i | £250 | £0 | £75 | £250 |
| Number of product choices | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| No age limits i | ||||
| Travel companion cover | ||||
| Terminal conditions cover | ||||
| Cancellations | ||||
| Admin fee for cancelling during the cooling off period | £0 | £25 | £25 | £0 |
| Refund provided outside of cooling off period | ||||
| Claims | ||||
| Claims paid within 5 working days i | 100% | 95% | N/A | N/A |
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.Join over 3 Million people we’ve helped cover
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Frequently Asked Questions About Travel Insurance for over 60’s
Does being over 60 affect how long you can travel on the over 60's travel insurance policy?
We’re pleased to say that no matter your age, you can travel up to:
- 92 days on a single trip basis for online quotes or 180 days when calling us.
- 45 days on annual multi-trip policies as standard – or get a extend your stay up to 55 days!
Does the over 60's travel insurance cover include repatriation?
Yes – always! Cover for repatriation to your Home Country also extends to any other travelling member who is listed on your policy.
Can you get over 60's cover if you're on a waiting list for a treatment?
Yes, just be sure to answer that you are on a waiting list for treatment during the Medical Warranty section of your quote.
Plus, if you’d like to be covered for cancelling your holiday due being on the waiting list, simply Waiting List cover as an optional extra.
Can someone else join your travel insurance policy if they're under 60?
Yes they can.
Being on the same policy as a friend or family member also has the great benefit of mutual cancellation cover should one of you need it.
How often can you travel with over 60's travel insurance?
With our over 60’s annual multi-trip travel insurance, you can take any number of trips during the year. Rather than needing to tell us exactly where you’ll be, you only need to select your preferred region of the cover.
However, there are restrictions on the length of time you can be away for any one trip.
Where can you travel to with AllClear’s over 60's travel insurance?
We cover all destinations. For a single trip policy, simply enter the name of the country you are visiting. For an annual policy, you have three regions to choose from: Europe, Worldwide excluding North America, and Worldwide including North America.
What’s the difference between single trip or annual multi-trip travel insurance for over 60's?
It’s quite simple.
→ Single trip travel insurance: Covers you for a one-off trip on selected dates only. You can travel up to 92 days.
→ Annual multi-trip travel insurance: Allows you unlimited travel throughout the entire year! This is perfect if you’re planning on getting away a few times in the next 12 months because it’s cheaper than buying several single trip travel insurance policies.
The maximum trip duration does change between annual multi-trip policies.
As an example, you can travel up to 45 days per trip for unlimited trips with the AllClear Gold and Gold Plus annual multi-trip cover. And if needed, you can easily extend this with additional days for only a small premium.
Which pre-existing medical conditions are not covered?
AllClear can cover ALL pre-existing medical conditions. However, travel insurance is based on an individual’s circumstance rather than the condition alone. Therefore the only way to know if you can get cover is to declare all your pre-existing medical conditions during the medical screening process.
Are there any exclusions for over 60's travel insurance?
No, there are not. Winter Sports is available as an Optional Extra up to the age of 76 on AllClear Gold and Gold Plus policies!
What’s more, we have a diverse list of Optional Extras available to further boost your cover, such as:
- Travelling Companion
- Waiting List
- Travel Disruption
- Golf cover
How can we help you find over 60's travel insurance for pre-existing medical conditions?
Most travel insurance policies are optional, but if you recently have or had a medical condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure or stroke, buying medical travel insurance might be a pre-requisite to your travel.
We are an experienced medical travel insurance provider. Many of our customers have pre-existing medical conditions. For most medical conditions we can provide full cover, including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
Author notes
By Daniel Davies, AllClear Medical and Travel Content Creator. “It’s important that our customers are given all the information they need before making their decisions. We go the extra mile, making sure customers are well informed and feel secure before they travel”
Edited by Letitia Smith, MSc, Content Manager.
