Mobility equipment insurance

[crackerwest]

Does anyone have any recommendations for insurance company’s that cover mobility equipment when taken abroad / on flights. We have an nhs provided manual chair but have e-fix wheels and a batec attachment. Many thanks

[Ginger1]

Try Mark Bates

[crackerwest in reply to Ginger1]

thank you - I will

[Veteran250]

My electric wheelchair is insured with Mark Bates….

[crackerwest in reply to Veteran250]

Thank you - I will give them a call

[lorrainewalls]

I bought a boot mobility scooter some 18 months ago and after an initial 3 months' free insurance, I was given a quote by Mark Bates but thought it was extremely expensive. I then asked Saga if it could be added to my home insurance and yes it can. As I am not travelling abroad for the time being, I have no practical knowledge, but it may be worth checking the holiday insurance company to see if it can be added on under "baggage". If it is a "one-off" trip it may be a better option. At the end of the day, it will depend on what you need the insurance to cover. Good luck anyway and have a good holiday.

[ww-wibblywobbly]

My efix electric wheelchair got damaged a few years ago on an easyJet flight. As long as the claim form is registered before leaving the airport then the airline company will pay for the repair or replacement - depending on which is needed. EasyJet paid for mine to be repaired. The main thing is to have logged the damage BEFORE leaving the airport.