Plan Before You Go Abroad

Most of us love to travel once in a while. A change of scenery is just as relaxing as a rest and you get to do both things at the same time! If you have a pre-existing condition however, it takes more planning to get away.

You need to know that you will be able to obtain travel insurance with medical conditions and before you decide where to go this has got to be the first consideration before you take yourself off to warmer climes.

Obviously, there is a greater chance that you could fall ill whilst away and insurers are now much more understanding that because you are ill, it does not follow that you just want to stay at home.

Because the risk of you falling ill is greater your cover may cost you a little more than if you were healthy and not on any medication. Even so, the difference in price is not so great that it is unaffordable to be insured. Just think of the peace of mind you will feel when setting off for your holiday destination.

When you have your insurance in place, you will obviously have to plan more carefully before you go away. You may need a carer and if so, you should have him or her included in your policy. The reason for this is that if you should fall ill and cannot travel, your carer will have to stay behind too.

Secondly you will have to make sure that you take enough medication with you to last the entire time you are away and beyond. Medication abroad may not be the same or perhaps not available where you are going.

Of course, your insurer needs to know all about your condition and it will be to your benefit to be honest and open about all aspects of your illness. You will be asked some uncomfortable and personal questions but be as truthful as you can.

You do not want to end up in hospital abroad and find that your insurer will not cover the expenses.

If you need more information about travel insurance with medical conditions please visit us at itssoeasytravelinsurance