Insurance

[Banana-man]

I have had afib for years had 2 ablations now in sinus rhythm for 4 years. I would like to know if anyone that has permanent afib can get reasonable travel insurance. Iam from Canada.

[BobD Volunteer]

If you don't have AFanymore there should be no problem for you surely. Here in UK the only block on travel insurance is if you are awaiting tests or procedures

[Banana-man in reply to BobD]

Thanks , iam ok to travel now wondering what people with permanent afib if they can get affordable insurance .

[cuore]

I am from Canada, also, close to Vancouver, B.C. I haven't researched recently, but in the past, I did not find a resonable insurance company compared to the UK. Good luck in finding one; I'd like to know.

[Banana-man in reply to cuore]

Thanks time will tell.

[Thomas45]

I have been in permanent AF for about seven years. I went to France, from the UK, six years ago and found no problem getting insurance at a reasonable rate. Also I was then, and still am, asthmatic.

[Desanthony]

It seems quite easy for us to get a fairly reasonable travel insurance for Europe but when you say you are going to US or South Africa where my son and brother live the price rockets. I am in permanent Afib and am over 80 and am hoping to visit both at the end of this year so will be researching insurance soon.

[Banana-man in reply to Desanthony]

Hopefully you don't have problems finding reasonable insurance. Thanks

[Mrsvemb]

You can get easily get travel insurance in the UK for AF, for a small additional premium.

Policies purchased in the UK are for trips that start in the UK, so unlikely you could get cover living in Canada, unless you could find a specialist company for trips starting outside of the UK, which of course would come at an additional cost.

[Ppiman]

From an insurance perspective, I think it is whether your AF causes effects such as feeling faint - anything that can affect driving or might require treatment.

Steve

[Banana-man in reply to Ppiman]

I agree thanks

[loghousegal]

I don't know about the insurance but your staying in NSR for four years is encouraging.

[Banana-man in reply to loghousegal]

Yes ,hopefully many more years in NSR . I had 2 ablations, the surgeon said afib would probably come back in 6 or more years. Fingers crossed 🤞

[Banana-man in reply to loghousegal]

Are you still able to golf?

[loghousegal]

I am not golfing right now due to rain, glut pain, and my shortness of breath. Soon as these things straighten up I plan to golf.