Travel insurance and myeloma Infosheet

This Infosheet outlines some things you may need to consider before you travel. It contains information on some travel insurance companies which specialise in providing travel insurance to people with pre-existing medical conditions.

This Infosheet covers key things to think about when planning travel and finding travel insurance as someone with a diagnosis of myeloma or smouldering myeloma, including:

• Things you may need to discuss with your healthcare team before you travel 
• What information you may need to provide travel insurance companies
• Essential information to check for within a proposed travel insurance policy
• A list of specialist travel insurance companies experienced in providing travel insurance for people with pre-existing medical conditions
• Where to find other sources of useful information

Key points you can read about in this Infosheet include:

• You may find it harder or more expensive to get travel insurance when you have a diagnosis of myeloma
• It is very important to be covered to avoid the risk of high medical costs while you are on holiday
• Discuss your travel plans with your doctor first, and then allow enough time (at least one month) to organise insurance
• You will likely need to give medical details over the phone or on an online screening form to get a quote. Giving medical details over the phone may be preferable as it can help to minimise misunderstandings about your individual situation
• A number of insurance companies specialise in insuring people with pre-existing medical conditions/ The cost and the level of cover vary considerably, so it is worth phoning a number of different companies and carefully comparing the levels of cover
• There are also medical travel insurance brokers that will look around for suitable insurance for you

Travel Insurance and myeloma Infosheet

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