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Travel Insurance with a Medical Condition

InsureandGo offers online medical screening for travellers with pre-existing medical conditions. During the quote process, you can declare any illness, condition or disability that may affect you or your fellow travellers, then answer a series of medical screening questions so we can assess the cover available.

If you would prefer to go through this with one of our team, you can call us on 091 545 904.

So if you’re looking for travel insurance with medical condition cover, choose InsureandGo. Our online medical screening helps you find out what cover is available before you buy, so you can travel with more confidence.

What does travel insurance with a medical condition cover?

Travel insurance with medical condition cover can help protect you if you have a pre-existing illness, condition or disability that may affect your trip. Once you declare your medical conditions and complete the screening process, we can assess what cover is available for your trip.

Common areas of cover can include:

  • Emergency medical expenses: If you become ill or injured abroad and need urgent medical treatment.
  • Declared medical conditions: Cover for pre-existing medical conditions that have been declared, screened and accepted.
  • Cancellation: If you need to cancel your trip before you travel for an insured medical reason.
  • Emergency assistance: Access to support if you need medical help while travelling.
  • Repatriation: Help with getting you home if this is medically necessary and covered by your policy.
  • Travel disruption: Cover for certain delays or disruptions, depending on your policy and level of cover.

The exact cover, limits and exclusions depend on your policy, so always read your policy wording before you travel.

Is travel insurance with medical condition cover right for me?

Travel insurance with medical condition cover may be right for you if you have a pre-existing illness, medical condition or disability and you are planning to travel abroad. This can include conditions that are ongoing, recently diagnosed, under investigation or managed with medication.

Before you buy travel insurance, think about your destination, how long you will be away, who is travelling with you and whether any medical condition could affect your trip. You should also consider the cost of healthcare in the country you are visiting, especially if you are travelling to destinations such as the USA, where medical treatment can be expensive.

If you are unsure whether you need to declare a condition, it is usually safer to check during the medical screening process or speak to our team before buying your policy.

How does online medical screening work?

InsureandGo offers online medical screening as part of the quote process. You can declare any illness, condition or disability that may affect you or your fellow travellers, then answer a series of questions so we can assess the cover available.

The screening process helps us understand your medical circumstances before you buy your policy. Once complete, you will be able to see whether cover is available and whether any additional premium, terms or exclusions apply.

If you would prefer to go through medical screening with one of our team, you can call us on 091 545 904. You can also get a quote online with InsureandGo and complete the screening during your quote.

Can I get travel insurance with a pre-existing medical condition?

Yes. During the quote process, you can declare your pre-existing medical condition through our online medical screening system, or you can speak to one of our team by calling 091 545 904.

Once you complete medical screening, we can assess whether we can cover the condition. You may need to pay an extra premium to cover your condition, or we may inform you that you can purchase travel insurance but are not covered for that specific medical condition.

What medical conditions do I need to declare?

You should declare any pre-existing illness, injury, symptom, medical condition or disability that may affect you or your travelling companions. This can include conditions that have required treatment, consultations, investigations or prescribed medication.

If you are unsure whether you need to declare something, it is best to complete the medical screening process or speak to our team before you buy your policy.

How does your online medical screening work?

The InsureandGo online medical screening system will ask you a series of questions about the medical condition you disclose. This helps us understand your circumstances and assess what cover is available before you buy your policy.

The screening process can be completed during your online quote. If you would prefer to go through the questions with a person, you can call us on 091 545 904.

What happens if my condition cannot be covered?

If cover is not available for the pre-existing condition you have screened for, you may still be able to buy travel insurance but claims relating to that excluded condition would not be covered.

Always read your InsureandGo policy wording and insurance certificate carefully before you travel, so you understand what is covered, what is excluded and whether any special terms apply.

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