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If you have had a Heart Bypass and are planning a trip, you should have a Travel Insurance policy before travelling. In most cases, we can only offer Single Trip cover for those with a Heart Bypass. It is possible to get an Annual Multi-Trip policy… Read more... GET A QUOTE FOR TRAVEL INSURANCE WITH COVER FOR HEART BYPASS

Heart Bypass Travel Insurance

If you have had a Heart Bypass and are planning a trip, you should have a Travel Insurance policy before travelling.

In most cases, we can only offer Single Trip cover for those with a Heart Bypass.

It is possible to get an Annual Multi-Trip policy depending on the answers to the medical questions and where you travel.

Contact us by telephone at 0800 043 0020 / 01273 092 757.

Summary of Cover

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 a Heart Bypass. 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 Questions

When getting a Travel Insurance quote, you will be asked several questions to ensure you get the correct section. These will include:

  • Have you ever been a smoker?
  • How long ago was your most recent procedure?
  • Did you suffer a Heart Attack at any time before your most recent heart procedure?
  • Have you had a Heart Attack at any time after your most recent heart procedure?
  • Have you ever had any symptoms of Angina (e.g. chest pain, tightness) since your last system?
  • Can you always walk 200 yards on the flat without shortness of breath?
  • Have you been advised to take Medication for High Blood Pressure?
  • Have you been advised to take Medication to lower your Cholesterol?

Travel Advice

Usually, air travel does not pose a risk to someone who suffers from Heart Disease or has had a Heart Bypass.

No evidence has been found to suggest that air travel may interfere with a Pacemaker.

The usual period that you must wait before flying after a Heart Bypass is three weeks.

Complications such as Angina or an unstable condition will mean that it will be a long wait before you are safe to fly.

There are some things to consider if you are planning a holiday abroad after Heart Bypass surgery.

  • Do not travel if you are in an unstable condition.
  • Check with your physician before planning a holiday to ensure you are well enough to travel.
  • Carry enough Medication to last the trip, plus extras in case of delays or emergencies.
  • If you are travelling with someone, divide your Medication between you if a bag gets lost.
  • Carry Medication in your hand luggage.
  • Check the airline's policy on carrying Medication during the flight.
  • Carry a recent prescription and a letter from your doctor describing your condition.
  • Carry a list of emergency contact numbers on you.
  • Do not travel to areas with climate extremes that could pressure your heart excessively.
  • Plan a relaxing holiday that will not require you to over-exert yourself.
  • Do not do any strenuous activities on holiday that you are not already doing in your daily life.
  • Check where the nearest hospital(s) or clinics are to where you are going.
  • Make a checklist of your medicines (including the brand name and generic name) and the terms of drugs that are commonly used for the condition.
  • To avoid unnecessary stress, plan your route, make travel arrangements in advance, and allow plenty of time to travel.
  • Avoid carrying too much by using a suitcase or bags with wheels.
  • If you have a Pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), tell airport security staff as it may set off the metal detector.
  • Bring the identification card for your device with you and ask to be hand-searched or checked with a handheld metal detector, which should not be placed directly over it.

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