Hypertension Travel Insurance
Hypertension is a condition where blood pressure is consistently too high, which can lead to serious health problems.
We don’t believe having hypertension should stop you from travelling and enjoying a holiday abroad. So we have designed a special comprehensive travel policy to cover people with hypertension. It has all the key benefits you would expect to see on a standard policy, but with enhanced protection for your medical conditions.
Important Reasons For Insuring Your Medical Condition
Here at Free Spirit we can cover even if you have more than one medical condition. If you also have high cholesterol or have suffered a heart attack or stroke in the past, we are confident that we can help you obtain insurance. As long as your doctor or consultant has agreed you are fit to travel and provided you are not awaiting surgery or further investigations.
Friends and family that may be travelling with you can also be covered on your Free Spirit policy, whether they have a pre-existing medical condition or not. By including your travelling companions on your policy, will ensure the whole party is covered in the event you need to cancel your holiday due to your hypertension. This may not be the case elsewhere.
Why Choose Free Spirit To Cover Hypertension?
- Most medical conditions and disabilities covered
- No upper age limit on Single Trip and Annual Multi-trip
- Choice of two cover options – Super and Super Duper
- Single trips covered up to 115 days (45 days if aged 76 years or over)
- Annual Multi-trip provides unlimited number of trips – travel up to 32 days per trip (Super) 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.
Consequences Of Not Covering Your Medical Conditions
Without adequate cover, should you need to claim for cancellation due to hypertension you may not be covered and have to incur costs for loss of deposit or full holiday cost. Also failing to insure your hypertension whilst you are away, could leave you open to paying out for expensive medical treatment and hospital accommodation costs. Many standard travel insurance policies exclude cover for existing medical conditions such as hypertension or will decline to offer cover.
Hypertension is usually not accompanied by any symptoms, but over a period of time, it can cause damage to the circulatory system, kidneys, brain and eyes. It also increases the likelihood of suffering a heart attack or stroke. It is important to have appropriate cover in place just incase you do fall unwell while away.
Top Tips For Travelling With Hypertension
- Hand luggage: It’s best to keep your medicines close at hand and keep them in your hand luggage so if there are problems during your travels, you won’t be without them. In the event your hold baggage is lost, at least you won’t have to worry about your medication. It’s always a good idea to take an extra supply of medicines in the event your return journey is delayed. Remember customs will need to see an appropriate label on each medication to avoid unmarked pills being confiscated.
- Time difference: If you’re travelling to a new time zone, you’ll need to adjust the time you take your medication. Check with your doctor for your own personal situation to ensure you do not take too much or too little.
How Can I Get A Quote For Hypertension Travel Insurance?
Obtaining a quote and getting cover for your hypertension travel insurance couldn’t be easier. Our easy to use online medical screening we will ask you some questions about your medical condition to ensure the right cover is in place:
- How many medicines does your doctor advise you to take for high blood pressure?
- Has your dose been increased or have you been prescribed a new tablet in the last six months?
- Have you ever been a smoker?
- Have you been advised to take medication to lower your cholesterol level?
If you would prefer to talk to us, why not call us on 02392 419 080. We have a dedicated UK based customer services team who have a wide knowledge of medical conditions.
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 protection 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.
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