Travel insurance

[abikaasa]

Don't know if allowed to name firms but having spent 6 hours on web and phone I located an incredibly thorough insurer who was willing to offer insurance for Europe wide travel even though I am currently on iv FCR. They asked about all medications and seemed to understand CLL. It's called World First. Obviously not had to claim, but the fact that I have travel insurance has really raised my mood! It took about 45 minutes and they needed WBC levels and other blood results information as well as dates of hospital visits.

On cycle 5 of FCR As part of FLAIR trial. Hope this helps someone else in the UK. Incidentally they changed rule on iv only last week, so if you tried before, try again...

The insurance was annual! It was affordable! The one off trip I planned for has now morphed into several short European trips once FCR over! I am very cautious and take extreme care with bugs. Good luck fellow travellers!

[Newdawn Administrator]

Yes I use World First too and it's been mentioned a few times on here abikaasa.

Only thing to be aware of is they will expect you to use a public hospital initially with your EHIC card. Two years ago I had a bad fall in Spain and they wouldn't fund a private hospital consultation so I ended up paying privately.

They are thorough at medical screening however and a reasonable price.

Hope all goes well,

Newdawn

[abikaasa in reply to Newdawn]

Good to know! I thought there must be a catch.... wow you were prompt on replying, very impressed!