Oedema Travel Insurance

Getting the right travel insurance for oedema

Going on holiday with oedema (also spelt edema) may feel daunting, but it really needn’t be. With the right travel insurance in place, you can go away with peace of mind.

From a medical emergency to a stolen passport, having proper cover can give you the reassurance that if something goes wrong on your travels, you have our support.

Things go wrong on holiday more than you might’ve realised, with 1 in 20 people claiming on their travel insurance in 2017.*

Isn’t it worth doing right?

Why do I need travel insurance for oedema?

When travelling with a pre-existing medical condition, it’s sensible that you’re covered with proper travel insurance. Just in case the worst happens at the time you’re meant to be relaxing and enjoying yourself.

Problems that can occur when you’re away vary from lost passports, stolen luggage, flight delays or a medical emergency needing to be flown home by air ambulance.

Whatever the issue, having proper cover gives you peace of mind. We see that as the key to any happy holiday. We like to think that’s one of the reasons we were voted the nation’s Most Trusted Travel Insurance Provider.*

It’s always better to be safe than sorry.

You can get your tailored quote for travel insurance online here, or talk to a helpful member of our team today on 0800 033 4902.

What does our travel insurance cover?

How do I declare oedema on my travel insurance?

For you to declare oedema on your policy, we’ll first need you to complete our medical screening.

The medical screening isn’t a long-winded, difficult exam. Instead, we’ll ask you a set of multiple choice questions about your oedema and how it affects you personally, so we can understand your medical history and tailor your policy to meet your needs.

It’s vital that the information you provide us with is as thorough and accurate as possible. Failure to disclose important information about your medical history, and any pre-existing medical conditions you may have, will affect the validity of your policy should you need to claim further down the line.

What questions will I be asked about my oedema during the medical screening?

For us to offer you cover, we’ll first need to know your diagnosis.

We can offer cover for the following types of oedema:

• Angioneurotic oedema
• Angio-oedema
• Ankle oedema
• Bone marrow oedema
• Hereditary angio-oedema
• Idiopathic oedema
• Lipoedema
• Lymphoedema
• Macular oedema
• Myxoedema
• Peripheral oedema

Of course, everyone’s medical circumstances differ. But the types of questions you can expect when declaring your oedema include:

• Have you needed hospital treatment for this in the last 2 years?
• What is (or was) the cause of this condition?
• Was this condition associated with cancer?
• When did your symptoms start? (e.g. breathlessness or ankle swelling)

Can you fly with fluid in your lungs?

You should always check with your doctor that you can fly with fluid in your lungs, as it will vary depending on your medical history. In fact, we’ll need to know this before we can offer you cover for your oedema.

It’s always worth speaking with your medical professional as they’ll be able to tailor the advice to your medical history.

It may be useful to let your airline know of your medical situation, particularly your oedema, before you travel.