Travel insurance recommendations ...

[MikeVincent]

I'm going to the USA for a couple of weeks in September - holiday, not work.

I have type 2 diabetes with some recent eye complications and am looking for diabetes friendly insurance that doesn't cost the earth.

I don't expect any problems with the diabetes while I'm away - I expect I'll be extra vigilant about things - but I would like cover should unforeseen things happen.

Any recommendations?

Thank you,

Mike

 

[britishpub]

Hi. My insurance was taken out with Holiday Safe, a site recommended by moneysavingexpert.com. I had to complete a medical questionnaire but they didn't load any extra premium on me. Can't say if it will be the same for a U.S. Holiday but worth giving it a try.

 

[Pura Vida]

FWIW we travel all over the world and we are using the insurance our credit card is offering, the best package they offer ( no questions asked no forms to fill) is $ 400.yearly and we are both over 70, its good for 30 days at the time. Mondial is the name

 

[jakejayeden]

Hi. My insurance was taken out with Holiday Safe, a site recommended by moneysavingexpert.com. I had to complete a medical questionnaire but they didn't load any extra premium on me. Can't say if it will be the same for a U.S. Holiday but worth giving it a try.

How much was that in the end if I may ask. I'm going to Italy for the weekend in september and the quote I got was £9.10, highest package with that company. Just seems cheaper than I thought.

 

[azure]

Hi Mike,

I use Allclear:

https://www.allcleartravel.co.uk

I used them for a trip to North America a few years ago, and for numerous trips to Europe. They cover people with pre-existing medical conditions (and people in their party who don't have medical conditions).

Have a good trip!

 

[MikeVincent]

Thanks for the suggestions - much appreciated. I'll take a look at each.

 

[britishpub]

How much was that in the end if I may ask. I'm going to Italy for the weekend in september and the quote I got was £9.10, highest package with that company. Just seems cheaper than I thought.

Ended up as £23 for 17 days cover on their all bells and whistles package.

 

[graj0]

Any recommendations?

Mike

I've visited the US frequently since diagnosis in 1997 and it has never been an issue, but obviously worth checking with your preferred Insurer.

I know some people take their repeat prescription thing with them in case they get the one immigration officer who isn't as . . . . . . . (better say nothing, just in case . . . . LOL). Might be overkill, but it's only a bit of paper.

Obviously I don't need to remind you to take your meds in your carry on luggage.

Have a great holiday, anywhere nice?

 

[MikeVincent]

I've visited the US frequently since diagnosis in 1997 and it has never been an issue, but obviously worth checking with your preferred Insurer.

I don't have a preferred insurer - well not for travel.

I know some people take their repeat prescription thing with them in case they get the one immigration officer who isn't as . . . . . . . (better say nothing, just in case . . . . LOL). Might be overkill, but it's only a bit of paper.

That's a good idea - I had read that before and planned to do it, but had forgotten about it.

Have a great holiday, anywhere nice?

Thank you. I'm heading to Chicago for a few days, then on to visit some acquaintances near Wichita.

Kind regards,

Mike