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I recently applied for travel insurance and declared Osteoporosis. Next question that came back was about medication so I entered my meds but it then flagged up, have you ever refused to take osteoporosis drugs?

Now that is an odd question because you could say the same for any medication but why specifically Osteoporosis drugs. For me this is ringing alarm bells. Why ask such a targeted question.

Any thoughts welcome? Has anyone else had this on an insurance form?

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Margo profile image
Margo

Sounds a bit sinister to me.

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Siamang

I listed osteoporosis for travel insurance and didn’t get asked that but it did cost!

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Nottinghamryan2

Hi Mongoose59,

It’s just a risk assessment process , I have been asked the same question for a number of years. Other conditions are assessed in a similar way when you apply online for travel insurance. I am also usually asked do you take statins ? followed by have you been offered but declined statins. I just answer honestly and continue to enjoy lots of holidays. Good luck with it.

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Mongoose59 in reply toNottinghamryan2

Yes it’s just another way for them to find a loop hole not to pay out. What’s next BMI number, units of alcohol, etc

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Dorsetlass2300

I used to declare Osteoporosis on my travel insurance and was never asked that question by the main insurers for pre-existing medical conditions. It used to annoy me that I fell into the category of 1-3 broken bones when it was only 1 and that carried on for 5 years. Fortunately I have been able to pull myself out of osteoporosis into osteopenia which is less expensive. Hope you can find a solution.

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Mongoose59 in reply toDorsetlass2300

Thanks I hope my next DEXA will reveal an improvement.

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Raevyn59

I rang my travel insurance and they said it wasn’t a problem I didn’t have to declare it !!!

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Ludovic4 in reply toRaevyn59

What company were you applying to ? , I am in the same position.

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Ludovic4 in reply toRaevyn59

Which company said it wasn't a problem?

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Raevyn59 in reply toLudovic4

Aviva , I actually rang them twice to double check as i go skiing and only recently been diagnosed

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Ludovic4 in reply toRaevyn59

Many thanks.

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Fruitandnutcase in reply toRaevyn59

I wouldn’t trust them - if they ask you for information I think it is always better to answer honestly because they are very likely to wriggle their way out of paying up if they get half a chance.

On the other hand if there is no mention of osteoporosis or ‘have you ever refused X or Y drug? (which I think is very sinister) then as long as you have listed any or all of your medical conditions then I imagine you’d be ok.

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