Hi I've recently been diagnosed with ITP and wondered what effect this will have on travel insurance? Thanks - great site :)

[Vibo]

[cab68]

I declared it as a medical condition but as I have not been hospitalised due to ITP (thank goodness) there was no additional premium levied and I am fully covered if I have a problem whilst abroad. This is Amex Worldwide Premier Cover and obviously your insurer may take a different view.

[Vibo]

Thank you for getting back to me on this - good to know. I've not been hospitalised either so fingers crossed I won't have any probs when time comes for holidays. Not that I'm going anywhere just now but I was wondering about it. Hope u stay well Vi

[Morgan]

I have never been hospitalised either but do seem to pay a small extra premium (about £7) so you may need to shop around. I've used Columbus Travel Ins in the past but since I had a TIA they are no longer a viable option for me. Happy travelling.

[Vibo in reply to Morgan]

Thanks Morgan - I have insurance through my bank account so may check that out for I don't think it will be my best option. Not sure when I am likely to be travelling again but its always best to know how these things work. hope ur well now . Vi

[Lynnek in reply to Vibo]

I have travel insurance through my bank too & when I notified them of my condition the lady said "it's not on the list". I asked her to put in writing that I was covered - she did. I go abroad twice a year & luckily I have never needed to use the policy but I have piece of mind xx

[Vibo in reply to Lynnek]

Oh thanks Lynnek, I'll check with my bank then as that would be the easiest option. Hope i'm as lucky as you were Do you fly long haul? x

[andrea_41]

hi i have been hospitalised with itp , when i had already booked my holiday abroad, the best travel insurance i got with the post office was a few pound more than normal but was totally covered for my itp

[Vibo in reply to andrea_41]

Hi Andrea - that's a worry that ur holiday can be booked and then u end up in hospital! Especially if getting time off for holidays can be an issue at work. But thank you for the heads up about the Post Office - I will certainly bear them in mind if my own insurance isn't a viable option for me. fingers crossed for no more hospital stays! Vi

[andrea_41 in reply to Vibo]

had itp now for 10 yrs , had splenectomy in feb of this yr been up and down with health since then with infections etc... but on the mend slowly

[Vibo in reply to andrea_41]

That's not so good Andrea - hopefully you will get a run of good health soon - sounds like you are due a break as its a lot to deal with. good luck and I hope you feel better soon.

[clh02]

Hey vibo, if you type into google pre-existing medical condition health insurance you will get lots of choices. They are quite cheap. Your insurance will only become void if your doctor doesn't want you to fly but go anyway and something happens.

[Vibo in reply to clh02]

Thank you - i'll do that.