Travel insurance for Japan

[Pikaia]

Hi all,

I'm 38 and I have paroxysmal AF and some cardiomyopathy/fibrosis. Does anyone have any recommendations for travel/medical insurance for a trip to Japan (Tokyo and Kyoto), ideally on a day-by-day basis (I have work-related insurance for during the week, I just need to be covered for the weekends).

Thanks in advance.

Pete

[Jo_BHF]

Hi Pete,

The topic of insurance comes up fairly frequently, so there are some really good threads you should check out as they'll be helpful. Try this one - healthunlocked.com/bhf/post...

It's also worth checking out the information we have on the BHF website: bhf.org.uk/heart-health/liv...

Hope that's useful!

Jo

[Hidden]

Hi I have dilated cardiomyopathy, and got my travel insurance with a company called, insurance with. Com, they specialise in people with heart conditions, I found them really reasonable and fairly easy to apply for it, I only have it for Europe but it might be worth getting a quote for further afield, char x

[Pikaia]

I'm having trouble getting covered, as I've recently been referred to a new cardiologist who wants to do a new MRI scan. As this is a new test, no one seems to want to cover me until it's been completed. Has anyone else been in the same situation?

[Pikaia]

I've ended up phoning the British Insurance Brokers Association (biba.org.uk) to get their help. Very thorough and helpful. I ended up going with Unity insurance, who are part of Lloyds.