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Been looking for travel insurance and finding it difficult answering the blood pressure questions. I have never had high blood pressure infant it’s a little low but I know one I take medication that lowers it. I take it because it’s one I have been told to take as I’ve had stents. But not because I’ve got high blood pressure so what do I answer 🤔

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sturon

My best advice is to make an appointment to see your GP and ask them. In the very unlikely event that you ever need to make a claim your GP will be asked to complete a medical declaration. By asking your GP you can be sure you declare what they would.

Hope that is helpful

Regards Ron.

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trash_panda

I was in exactly the same position. We are going to the US later this year.

I found it easier to ring them to get the quote. If you are just after a guide as to how much it will cost try it with and without that question ticked, then once you make a decision I would ring them.

I'd also recommend checking your bank. I have cover with mine (mainly for the RAC cover the same pack provides), I rang them and they were happy to still insure me with a pre existing condition. You must make them aware of it though.

The coverage they provide is better than the lowest quote I could find (£250+ for the family) and was comparable to the premium covers.

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Nanne

Hi. I phoned the insurance company and asked. They understand that a lot of people are in our position and accept that we are put on this medication to help our hearts but we also have low B.P.

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mumsastudent

we used staysure (?) my husband has multiple (multiple....) medical issues - but he is covered - I made a list of medications & issues & rang them - they tend to ask things like has he needed treatment/been an inpatient/ etc in the last year for each question wasn't cheap -we did it for year & are making the most of it by doing cheap short breaks in Europe!

I found staysure to be very good when I spoke to them and the best quote too

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gal4God

My doctor told me I have low blood pressure cos of my heart condition.

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