I'd like my dad to come and visit us in Sweden while he's still mobile. He's old, got 2 stents and takes a fistful of pills every day. But I've seen travel insurances advertised on tv for elderly with various conditions and wondered if anyone had any recommendations or experience with any of the companies?
Travel insurance for the elderly
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Chesterladmackem
Midfield
Stay sure for me, not elderley but have 4 stents,asthma and a few other things...paid £140 for a yearly policy.
Boris Bear
Striker
What about for someone who has had cancer…any recommendations for insurers?
HnTch
Midfield
Staysure will cover most things and are reasonable.
Nicky Nacky Noo
Central Defender
Another shout out for Staysure - got asthma and chest problems etc and they always the best price and cover around.
ontap
Striker
"Not Elderly" means you got that price.
I'm 70 , no heart issues ,just omeprozole and statin prescription. Our (wife and I) last trip to the states , cheapest quote for a single trip was over £400. Tried all the comparison sites.
In the end I opened a joint account at my bank that costs me a tenner a month and it comes with free 12month holiday insurance. They charge me an extra £75 pa. for reaching 70years.Only restriction is , each trip is limited to 30 days.
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emmett grogan
Central Defender
Usually this " free " policy still requires a medical questionnaire for existing conditions and will require an additional fee.
If your " free one " covers existing conditions let me know which bank it is!
faith brothers
Winger
My mam used a local insurance office she paid @£80 for a week in the Isle of Wight!
ontap
Striker
Wife and I had to go trogh the questionnaire . To be more exact . The the bank account costs £15pm , but they pay I think either £5 or £10pm back to me or having it . I forget the exact details. Nat West. Reward Platinum. My memory is getting worse so I may be wrong on all the details , but it is still a hell of a lot cheaper for us, than buying insurance from a broker.
Pnematic1
Full Back
These folk are older people specific
https://www.saga.co.uk/insurance/ca...VGJVQBh3OxAmTEAAYASAAEgIPvvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.saga.co.uk/insurance/ca...VGJVQBh3OxAmTEAAYASAAEgIPvvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
DieselBert
Winger
I work for a travel insurance company that caters to the elderly. DM if you wish to discuss any further
Dave Herbal
Striker
Was discussing this yesterday. What’s to stop you taking no insurance, getting emergency treatment if required, then buggering off back to England and refusing to pay the bill?
Old Prestonian
Striker
What if you need to be repatriated to the UK in a specialist aircraft with medical staff in attendance? Who will pay for that if you are not insred?
Dave Herbal
Striker
I guess that’s the gamble
Old Prestonian
Striker
It's not f***ing Bullseye!
Dave Herbal
Striker
yes but some elderly people do take the risk rather than pay the premium.
Town End Farmer Giles
Striker
When i had an accident, non life threatening, they wanted to see my insurance details before they operated.
i've been to most countries in europe riding the bike and never had travel insurance, always relied on the e11/ehic card. luckily never needed to use it. it's only this year we've got proper travel insurance.
