Covid-19 Medical Condition Travel Insurance

Did you know that Covid-19 is now a Medical Condition and can be added to your Travel Insurance Policy? Will you be covered for it if it is declared on your Policy while you are away?

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Cancellation – If you are infected within 14 days of departure.

Medical Expenses – All medical expenses for your Long Covid that you incur while away.

Overseas Return Quarantine – Should you be denied boarding, fees or travel and accommodation costs incurred

JS Travel Insurance explain everything you need to know about Long Covid-19:

The Symptoms
UK Long Covid-19 Stats
Step by Step Guide on getting a quote/policy
Before you travel and More

How do I know if I have Long COVID-19?

Long Covid-19 is now diagnosed as a medical condition via your doctors / local practitioners.

COVID-19 affects people in different ways, and so does the recovery. Many people start to feel better in a few days, and most will recover within 12 weeks.

But for some people, the symptoms can last longer; this is classified as Long COVID-19; here is a list of Symptoms:

Frequent Symptoms

Fatigue
Dizziness
Brain Fog
Taste/Smell Loss
Difficulties in Concentration
Depression
Anxiety
Dyspnea
Headache
Insomnia
Hair Loss

Rare Symptoms

Heart Inflammation
Kidney Damage
Type 2 Diabetes
Scarring in the Lungs
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)

How many people in the UK have Covid-19?

According to the Office of National Statistics on 06/01/2022, it was estimated that 1.3 Million people living in private households in the UK had self-reported Covid-19, which is 2.0% of the UK Population.

Step-by-step guide on getting a quote/policy for Travel Insurance with Long COVID-19?

Get confirmation from your doctors/local practitioner that you have been diagnosed with Covid-19.

Going through the Medical Screening online by getting GET A QUOTE, fill in your information and travel dates, and you will be asked the following set of questions:

Have you completely recovered with no further treatment, symptoms or ongoing complications?
Have you had unplanned hospital admissions for this condition in the last 12 months?
Have you required hospital treatment for COVID-19 or its long-term symptoms in the last 12 months?
Have you been diagnosed with any of the following conditions?
How has your condition been treated?

Once you have completed the Medical Screening questions, you will receive a quote for your Travel Insurance.

Once you have confirmed your quote / proceeded with the Policy, the Documents will be provided via email or post.

If you have any further questions, we are happy to help you; please call us on 01273 092 757 or contact us via jsinsurance.co.uk

Before Travelling with Long COVID-19

Travel advice for COVID-19 changes frequently; we recommend following these three steps before you travel:

Check travel restrictions for people in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Check the travel advice for the destination you’re travelling to. Click Here for more.
It’s essential to check the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) Advice Checklist if you’re planning a trip overseas, especially to a high-risk destination.
Get a GHIC Card before you travel and take this with you.
Ensure you have your medication with you, and also check that you can replenish these at your destination.

Conclusion

If you still suffer from Long COVID-19 symptoms and have been diagnosed by doctors, we recommend getting a quote or adding this to your Travel Insurance policy for extra safety measures; please follow the step-by-step guide provided by JS Travel Insurance on obtaining/adding this to your policy.

Stay safe, have fun and enjoy your trip!

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