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Parkinson’s Disease Travel Insurance

Be covered properly for your travels when living with Parkinson’s. Find out more about our travel insurance options below.

 

When you’re ready, get your quote online or give our friendly team a call today on 0800 033 4902.

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Why do I need travel insurance for Parkinson’s disease?

When travelling with Parkinson’s disease, it’s important to have proper travel insurance in place, so if something goes wrong when you’re on holiday, you’re well protected.

From flight delays, lost luggage or a stolen passport to a medical emergency, it’s always best to be safe than sorry.

By tailoring your travel insurance policy to meet your needs, whether medical or holiday related, you can go away with the reassurance that you’re covered by the Most Trusted Travel Insurance Provider.*

Get your tailored quote in minutes online, or talk to us on 0800 033 4902.

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Why Choose Staysure?

Emergency medical cover abroad for COVID-19

Emergency medical cover abroad for COVID-19

Easy to access and amend your policy online

Easy to access and amend your policy online

We’ve given over 8m people peace of mind

We’ve given over 8m people peace of mind

Data covers Jan 2005 - Jan 2021
Calls are FREE to our UK Contact Centres

Calls are FREE to our UK Contact Centres

“Without Staysure, we would’ve lost so many precious memories as a family.”

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Should I declare my pre-existing medical conditions on my travel insurance?

It’s important you declare Parkinson's and any other pre-existing medical condition you may have, when taking out a policy with us.

You can declare your medical condition through our online medical screening process, which is a straightforward set of questions for us to understand how your medical conditions affect you. Or, if you prefer, you can complete the medical screening over the phone.

It’s important that all pre-existing conditions are declared on your medical travel insurance policy. This will avoid large medical bills if you need treatment in another country. Failure to disclose any pre-existing medical conditions may affect the validity of your policy should you need to claim.

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What's Covered?

Basic Comprehensive
Medical emergencies and repatriation
Up to £5 million Unlimited
Cancellation
Up to £500 Up to £5,000
Cutting your holiday short
Up to £500 Up to £5,000
Baggage claims
Up to £300 Up to £2,500
Cash lost or stolen
Up to £250 Up to £500
Personal liability
- Up to £2 million
Legal protection cover
- Up to £25,000
End Supplier Failure
- £3,000
Excess
£85-£100 £65

Tailor your policy to suit your needs. Not all holidays are created equal, so whether you’re hopping over to Paris for a weekend, or planning an epic worldwide tour, you’ll want to tailor your policy to cover you properly.

Before you take out a policy with us, it’s worth thinking about the areas where you might need to upgrade your level of cover.

Basic Comprehensive
Medical emergencies and repatriation Up to £5 million Unlimited
Cancellation Up to £500 Up to £5,000
Cutting your holiday short Up to £500 Up to £5,000
Baggage claims Up to £300 Up to £2,500
Cash lost or stolen Up to £250 Up to £500
Personal liability - Up to £2 million
Legal protection cover - Up to £25,000
End Supplier Failure - £3,000
Excess £85-£100 £65

Tailor your policy to suit your needs. Not all holidays are created equal, so whether you’re hopping over to Paris for a weekend, or planning an epic worldwide tour, you’ll want to tailor your policy to cover you properly.

Before you take out a policy with us, it’s worth thinking about the areas where you might need to upgrade your level of cover.

Optional extras

100 Day Upgrade
Available on Comprehensive Annual policies only
If you’re 70 and under, you can extend your 50 day trip duration limit to 100 days for one trip.
Cruise Plus Cover
Available on Comprehensive policies only
Off on a cruise holiday? This covers things like not being able to dock at a scheduled port due to bad weather, and cabin confinement.
Excess Waiver
Available on Comprehensive policies only
If you need to make a claim, having an Excess Waiver means you won’t have to pay any excess from your own pocket for each item you’re claiming for. This can’t be added retrospectively and does not apply to Terrorism Cancellation, Car Hire Excess Waiver or Gadget cover.
Gadget Cover
Available on Comprehensive policies only
This cover is available for an unlimited number of gadgets for up to £2,000 for things like: accidental loss or theft, accidental or malicious damage, liquid damage, unauthorised call, text or data usage.
Single Item Cover
Available on Comprehensive policies only
This option increases your single item, Personal Baggage cover beyond the standard £400, up to £1,000. To do this you’ll need to describe the item you’re covering and Single Item cover can’t be added retrospectively.

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"We have been using Staysure for some years and find them very professional to deal with. Their rates are very competitive and if a claim is necessary, they deal with it fairly and quickly."
"Very happy with a straighforward process. Good range of options available and very easy to enter the pre-existing medical conditions. Great cover provided at a good price"
"I was unexpectedly diagnosed with an illness that was thankfully cured by surgery. I travel a lot and was unsure how this would affect travel insurance. I phoned Staysure and was given clear and helpful information, asked quite detailed health questions and was finally given a very competitive quote for an annual policy with the option to pay monthly. Very efficient service, great company to deal with."

People also asked

The questions we ask will vary depending on your circumstances, but the types of questions you can expect for Parkinson’s include:

  • Do you require assistance with eating or dressing or washing?
  • Do you currently use any mobility aids?
  • How many unplanned hospital admissions have you had for this condition in the last 12 months?
  • Has this condition caused any difficulties with swallowing?

You will be medically covered if you have an accident when using your mobility scooter, if you have fully disclosed and covered your pre-existing medical conditions.

We can't provide Personal Accident cover (if you become permanently disabled or lose a limb, sight or hearing) or Personal Liability (for injury to a third party or damage to property) if an accident occurs when using a mobility scooter.

Please note: we are not able to cover the mobility scooter itself if it is lost or damaged.

If you’re concerned about whether it’s safe for you to fly with Parkinson’s, it’s important for you to get your doctor’s advice and go-ahead that you’re fit to travel.
Flying with Parkinson’s is certainly possible, but will depend on the severity of your condition and how flying will affect your personal comfort.

Some prefer travelling by boat or train, as planes have limited room.

Many airlines will let you pre-book your seat on the plane. This may work to your advantage, as choosing an aisle seat will give you more legroom. You may also prefer to be seated closer to a toilet.

Some airlines will charge extra for pre-booking seats, so if you’re unsure, contact them before booking your trip.

If you’re travelling in Europe (excluding Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland) a EHIC or GHIC entitles you to free or subsidised emergency healthcare when using the country’s state healthcare provider.

But although an EHIC or GHIC may entitle you to reduced healthcare costs, it doesn’t replace the value of proper travel insurance.

An EHIC or GHIC won’t cover you if you lose your passport, if your luggage is stolen or if your flight is delayed. Nor will it cover holiday cancellations or the cost of being flown home by air ambulance because of a medical emergency.

It is a condition of our insurance that you take an EHIC or GHIC with you on your travels in Europe.

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