I have MPA and kidney failure. Does anyone know of a good travel insurance company as I'm going to S. Ireland in August?

[karen-jane]

[Ayla Volunteer]

Try Virgin Travel, Karen-Jane. I have the same problems and they gave me a good quote last year when I visited the US for 3 months. Make sure, though, that in the questionaire that you fill in to give details of your medical conditions, that you list the kidney failure as a part of the vasculitis, rather than a separate illness (presuming it is?) or the costs sky rocket!

I believe there are several other travel insurance companies that will offer a good deal to those with medical conditions. Why not type in travel insurance in the search box here on this site? Or visit the Vasculitis UK website as that also gives details?

Enjoy your trip!

Ayla

[karen-jane in reply to Ayla]

Thank you for your help, particularly the fact that I needed to list the kidney failure as part of the vasculitis, which it most definitely is.

[HiveMind]

Article on today's man about insurance.

money.uk.msn.com/insurance/...

[hamble99b Volunteer]

when travelling with someone with health conditions, you have to state it too, or your cover is null and void.

regards,

sandra.

[John_Mills Volunteer]

vasculitis.org.uk/living-wi... this is the link to the website living with Vasculitis page

Hope this helps too.

Susan

[SandieB]

Hi i have several serious things wrong with me and i always use Stay Sure and find them very very reasonable. Hope this is of some use to you .

Sandra

[karen-jane in reply to SandieB]

Thank you Sandra, and everybody who replied to my question. I'm now able to sort out some quotes to compare.

[fillyhome]

Freedom ins is good for anyone with existing health problems. I';ve used them since being diagnosed with WG with Kidney damage. Actually I am currently claiming with them as I've had to cancel a holiday as I've just come out of hosp and not well enough to go on the holiday in a couple of wks time.

[karen-jane in reply to fillyhome]

Thanks for your suggestion. Are this company helpful to you as you are making your claim? I hope you feel well again soon.

[joeod]

Hi I suggest you bring an E111 card-this entitles you to the same treatment throughout EU as you are entitled to in UK.If unfortunate enought to fall ill whilst in Ireland I suggest you get to a major public hospital such as St Vincents or St James in Dublin.--they have expertise in this area which smaller/local hospital are unlikely to have.Cork University Hosp would also be a good choice if you are down in the very south.Good luck and enjoy your stay.