Travel Insurance for Cancer Patients

Travel Insurance for Cancer Patients

Being diagnosed with cancer will have a huge impact on many aspects of your life, but going travelling abroad shouldn’t be one of them. Many cancer patients who have received treatment or who are in remission have found it hard in the past to get cover from insurers if they want to go away. Some insurance companies have found it too much of a risk to insure people with cancer, but luckily many UK insurers are now looking at travel insurance on a case by case basis.

Finding travel insurance if you’ve had cancer will depend on the stage when you were diagnosed and the treatment you’ve had previously. You may be required to get a note from your doctor to confirm that you are fit enough to travel. The other factor which will impact your premium will be your holiday destination. Many European countries have the cheapest health care so this will be less expensive for insurance companies to cover, while North America is the most expensive. If you’re anxious about your condition, it’s advisable that you check with your airline before you fly, as they may decide that it is not safe for you to travel.

Getting adequate travel insurance to cover your cancer treatment is vital, as the policy should cover any medical treatment you may need when you’re away. You should also be covered if you need to stay away from home longer that you’d planned or if you need to fly home in a medical emergency.

If you have pre-existing medical conditions please use our directory of companies which can be found here