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Bipolar Disorder Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance is essential if you have Bipolar Disorder, including Anxiety and Depression. It is a good idea to declare this so that you are fully covered whilst on your trip.
To contact us by telephone, 0800 043 0020 / 01273 092 757.
Summary of Cover (per person)
| Section & Cover | Silver | Gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation or Curtailment | - | £2,000 | £5,000 | |
| Medical Expenses and Repatriation | £10,000,000 | £10,000,000 | £10,000,000 | |
| Personal Liability | - | £2,000,000 | £2,000,000 | |
| Personal Possessions | - | £2,000 | £3,000 | |
| Personal Money | - | £400 | £400 | |
| Delayed Departure | - | £100 | £100 | |
| Missed Departure | - | £500 | £500 | |
| Legal Expenses | - | £25,000 | £25,000 | |
| Scheduled Airline Failure | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 | |
| Overseas Return Quarantine | Included | Included | Included | |
| Medical Excess* | £500 | £150 | Nil | |
| Standard Excess* | £100 | £75 | Nil |
*Excess payables vary depending on the claim benefit.
JS Travel Insurance has partnered with Goodtogoinsurance.com to provide this Travel Insurance that covers Bipolar Disorder. Goodtogoinsurance.com is a trading name of Ancile Insurance Group Limited, Registered Address: Kao Hockham Building, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2NQ. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority - No. 471641.
Medical Conditions
When obtaining a quote for Travel Insurance to cover Bipolar Disorder, you will be asked several questions:
- Have you had a compulsory hospital admission to treat Bipolar Disorder in the last ten years?
- How many hospital admissions have you had for this condition in the last two years?
- Are you currently being treated for Depression?
- Have you been taking medication for this condition throughout the last two years?
- Has this condition ever caused you to cancel a planned trip?
Travel Advice
If you have Bipolar Disorder and want to travel, it is essential that you first purchase a Travel Insurance policy before you leave the country.
Depending on the answer to the medical questions, in most cases, a Single Trip policy is usually the best option to cover Bipolar Disorder.
Many aspects of travelling can trigger a depressive episode, including increased stress and disrupted sleep patterns.
Travelling with Bipolar Disorder
- Make sure that you are on medication that you know works for you.
- Travelling soon after changing your medication is not a good idea, as adverse effects can ruin the holiday.
- Do not travel when you are suffering from erratic moods.
- Carry enough medication with you to last the trips, plus extras in case of emergency/delays.
- Travel with someone who can identify any warning signs of an onset of mood change and cope with the situation.
- Keep your medication in your hand luggage.
- Split it between your luggage and the person you are travelling with in case one bag gets lost.
- Carry a recent prescription and a letter from your doctor detailing your condition.
- Try to reduce as much stress as possible; plan a relaxing holiday.
- Get as much sleep as possible and try to maintain your regular sleep patterns as much as possible.
Useful Websites
Travel Tips with Bipolar Disorder
