Travel insurance

[Rushgreen]

Hi, does anyone know of a travel insurance company that will cover Lupus. We are heading to Greece?

Thanks in anticipation.

[Charlie1606]

Hi I found it a minefield trying to get insured with so many health issues then I tried my bank and hey presto no problem very reasonable like about 10x cheaper. God bless

[Rushgreen in reply to Charlie1606]

Hi, thanks for this. Very helpful. The bank have recommended we speak to their specialists tomorrow, so fingers crossed.

[Londongigi]

Hi Rushgreen, when we went to Greece 5 years ago i got travel insurance from Marks and Spencer and they cover Lupus.

[Rushgreen in reply to Londongigi]

Thanks for your reply. We will check them out.

[Cathyan]

The last 3 times I’ve traveled I found policies through a comparison website medicaltravelcompared.co.uk...

[Rushgreen in reply to Cathyan]

Thanks Cathyan, we'll check it out.

[Cathyan in reply to Rushgreen]

You’re welcome Rushgreen. We’ve given up finding policies for the whole family that cover me though. Cheaper to shop around separately for the healthy family.

[Bessy01]

I always use Staysure insurance they cover people with Lupus.

[Rushgreen in reply to Bessy01]

Thank you for your reply. We looked at Staysure but found them expensive. I guess we have to get used to a new world of higher premiums!

[Lizard28]

I found Boots to be the best for me. With having cancer as well, it puts the insurance way up, the worst ones were the ones that were in the cancer book I got from hospital. It’s a total minefield, I’ve tried everywhere.

[Rushgreen in reply to Lizard28]

Many thanks for your reply. Haven't tried Boots but will do.

[LupusNewbie]

I just got back from Greece myself yesterday. I used Allianz insurance. I was expecting to suffer in Greece with all the sun but actually I had less symptoms and pain than normal which was odd but great.

[Rushgreen in reply to LupusNewbie]

Thank you. That's helpful.

[happytulip]

Lupus UK has a list of travel insurance companies that donate to LUK if you take a policy out with them. The person who might be able to advise you (?) is Chanpreet_Walia

[Rushgreen in reply to happytulip]

Thank you for this. We found the list and I think we have selected one that does a donation.

[awareness75]

I'm using a company I found online comparison called GoodToGo insurance. They were very helpful and covered all the important health issues I have. We are going on a Carribean cruise for our honeymoon next year, so I asked for the maximum of everything, so mine was extra cost. Places like Europe would differ and be cheaper. Uk call centre too.

[Rushgreen in reply to awareness75]

Many thanks. That's helpful.