Osteoporosis Travel Insurance
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by reduced bone density and increased fragility, leading to a higher risk of fractures, particularly in older adults.
Osteoporosis a very common condition – the Royal Osteoporosis Society estimates that there are more than 3 million people in the UK who have osteoporosis. Women are more likely to develop it than men are. This is mainly because they stop producing the hormone oestrogen – needed for healthy bones – after the menopause. As it doesn’t cause any pain or discomfort, osteoporosis can go undiagnosed for many years. It is usually only when a fracture happens that the condition is brought to light.
Having osteoporosis does mean you have to take extra care to look after yourself day-to-day, but it certainly doesn’t mean you can’t explore the world.
Important Reasons For Insuring Your Medical Condition
If you have osteoporosis, you’ll already know how important it is to minimise the risk of having a trip or fall. Unfamiliar places can make it trickier to control this risk. While this shouldn’t stop you travelling to new destinations, it does make taking every precaution a necessity. It is important to have travel insurance there to cushion you from the costs of expensive overseas medical care, should you need it while on holiday.
You may have had trouble finding standard travel insurance providers to cover your osteoporosis, but that’s where specialist travel insurance is different. Policies like the ones we provide are designed specifically for people with existing health conditions like osteoporosis. You should never have to consider going abroad uninsured.
We provide non-medical travel protection alongside medical cover too. You also have cover for delayed or disrupted flights, your important travel documents, luggage and medical aids, and cancellation insurance. If you were to suffer a fracture that meant you couldn’t take your holiday as planned, this last feature helps you recoup the money you’ve already spent on the trip.
Why Choose Free Spirit To Cover You?
- Most medical conditions and disabilities covered
- No upper age limit for most destinations on Single Trip and Annual Multi-trip policies
- Choice of several cover options
- Single trips covered up to 115 days (45 days if aged 76 years or over)
- Annual Multi-trip provides cover for any number of trips during the year – travel up to 32 days per trip (Standard and Super cover) and 45 days (Super Duper)
Get a Medical Travel Insurance Quote
With a Free Spirit medical travel insurance policy, you gain the peace of mind to travel knowing that you and your medical condition are fully covered.
Top Tips For Travelling With Osteoporosis
- It’s worth getting your GP’s input on your travel plans before making any bookings. They will be able to tell you if they think your trip is suitable for you and any precautions you need to take.
- Your GP can also supply you with extra osteoporosis medication to cover your trip if you need it. They can give you a doctor’s letter giving you permission to carry it, which is very important for some destinations.
- If you haven’t yet decided what kind of holiday to take, keep accessibility and convenience in mind when choosing. A coach trip can be a good way to travel for people with osteoporosis; as you will be taken to the doorstep of each place you’re staying.
- Make sure you have the appropriate gear to take away with you; a lightweight, easily-manoeuvrable case and sensible footwear with good grip are essential. If you buy new shoes, take some time to wear them in before you go, just so you’re used to the way they feel.
- When flying or on long road journeys, try to move around often to avoid stiff joints and aching muscles. Travelling by sea can be tricky; take extra care moving around and make sure you are secure in your seat.
- When you arrive, take a minute to check your accommodation for trip hazards, like loose electrical cords and/or rugs and mats. It’s a good idea to store your luggage off the floor too if you can.
Free Spirit ‘Super Duper’ level of cover has a 5 Star Rating
from Defaqto for both Single Trip and Annual Multi-trip travel insurance. This recognises that it is one of the highest quality offerings in the market.
Consequences Of Not Covering Your Medical Conditions
In some countries, it does not take much to run up large medical costs, should the unexpected happen. Therefore, Free Spirit travel insurance specifically designed to cover osteoporosis is essential. You need to be certain that you will be able to access the healthcare you might need wherever your travels take you, and that you will not be left with the bill. Our policy also provides, as standard, cover for cancellation, repatriation, cutting short your trip, personal possessions, passport & documents, travel delay and missed connections.
How Can I Get A Quote For Osteoporosis Travel Insurance?
There are two ways to receive a no-obligation quote for osteoporosis travel insurance from us. Either online, through our simple web-based application system, or over the phone on 02392 419 080. You can use our online system anytime. Our team is based in the UK and consists of friendly, knowledgeable advisors.
Whatever way you choose to contact us, we will ask you a few questions about your osteoporosis. These will cover how it affects you, such as:
- How many broken bones and/or fractures you have had in the last five years.
- Whether you have had any spinal and/or compression fractures AFTER your diagnosis with osteoporosis.
Travel, With Confidence
Many standard travel insurance policies exclude cover for pre-existing medical conditions or will decline to offer cover. Here at Free Spirit, we can give you the peace of mind you need when you travel – just in case!
Free Spirit was the first scheme of its type dedicated to those being declined cover elsewhere due to their health. We are now one of the UK’s largest specialist travel insurance providers for people with medical conditions and disabilities.
For full details of the Free Spirit cover, please read the policy wording.
Customer reviews
″I would recommend Free Spirit to everyone. The customer service teams’ knowledge, support, understanding and patience make dealing with queries a lot less stressful than a lot of companies. No hard selling, a policy that gives me peace of mind and safety, and the only company I have found to have a policy to include my carer. Thank you to all the team for your continued support and help. ″