Kidney Failure Travel Insurance
Kidney failure is a medical condition in which the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, leading to a buildup of toxins and requiring treatment.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term health condition where the kidneys stop working as well as they should. In some people, CKD can worsen over time, and the advanced stage – where the kidneys stop working completely – is called kidney failure.
If you have kidney failure it’s important that you have the right kind of travel insurance in place. This way, should anything go wrong, you’re not left out of pocket. Unlike most travel insurance providers, we offer specialist travel insurance policies that cover long-term and existing health conditions, including kidney failure.
Important Reasons For Insuring Your Medical Condition
Travel insurance is a must if you’re going away on holiday, more so if you have an existing medical condition. It means that should something go wrong – whether it’s a medical emergency or an accident – you’re fully covered. Not all travel insurance policies are suitable for those with serious health conditions. However, if you have, or have had, kidney failure, you’ll need specialist cover.
Kidney disease increases the risk of cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and strokes. If something like this were to happen during your holiday, you’d require immediate emergency medical attention that would likely cost a significant amount of money. Medical travel insurance like ours can cover these costs so you’re not left with a huge bill to pay.
Travel insurance for medical conditions like kidney failure will also cover you against holiday cancellation. So, if you fall ill before your trip and have to cancel, you don’t lose any money. Your travelling party can be included too.
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 Kidney Failure
- First and foremost, speak to your doctor before you go. They’ll be able to offer advice and make any necessary changes to your medication. It may be that they need to provide a formal note to accompany your medicine while you travel to some countries.
- If you’re on dialysis, you’ll need to keep your appointments going while you’re away – be sure to research the facilities available at your destination and make contact in advance to ensure there’s space for you. Be prepared to be flexible with locations and dates, as some places are better equipped than others.
- Take all of your medical information with you in case you need any emergency treatment while away, and be sure to stay hydrated – a lack of fluids can cause the kidneys to deteriorate faster.
How Can I Get A Quote For Kidney Failure Travel Insurance?
We strive to give all our customers the peace of mind they need to enjoy their holidays, stress-free. That’s why we tailor medical travel insurance in such detail and walk you through every step of the process.
First, we will ask you a few questions about your medical history regarding chronic kidney disease or kidney failure. Then, with all this information to hand, we can provide a quote and arrange a policy that meets your needs perfectly.
Questions you might be asked during the medical screening process include:
- How often are you being monitored for your kidney problem?
- Are you on dialysis?
- How many unplanned hospital admissions for this problem have you had in the last year?
- Have you had a kidney transplant?
- Are you currently awaiting a kidney transplant?
- How long is it since you had your transplant?
- Have you had any episodes of rejection within the last year?
Should you need any help whilst getting a quote or if you have any questions not covered by our frequently asked questions page, please call 02392 419 080 to speak to our dedicated UK-based customer services team.
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.
Travel, With Confidence
For a free quote for specialist travel insurance for kidney failure, fill in our handy online form or call 02392 419 080.
If you would like any further information about Free Spirit, don’t hesitate to get in touch – our friendly team is on hand and happy to help.
Customer reviews
″As on our previous experience with Free Spirit we again have nothing but praise for your service. The medical questions asked initially were adequate but non-intrusive. All our e-mails and conversations with Free Spirit were friendly and efficient, which is just what is needed. We have now returned from a very happy and enjoyable holiday with no insurance worries.″