Finding travel insurance can be a difficult if you’re among over 500,000 people diagnosed with epilepsy. Whether you’re getting away to explore, embark on an adventure or just relax in the sunshine, planning a holiday should be carefree. Here at Fish, we’re proud to be working with travel experts Ancile Insurance to help you find the right cover for your trip. Travel Insurance from Ancile ensures you’re covered for everything you need, while you get on with planning your adventure.
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If you are among over 500,000 people diagnosed with epilepsy then you might find it harder than most to find a cheap travel insurance quote. Specialist insurers, like Ancile, can offer you the cover you need. Ancile’s insurance offers:
Epilepsy is caused by unusually intense electrical activity in the brain. This disrupts brain activity causing seizures (or epileptic fits), the severity and symptoms of which vary depending upon the type of epilepsy. Typically diagnosed in childhood it may be inherited or caused by a brain injury, stroke or tumour. It is not necessarily a life-long condition. Treatment is focused on controlling seizures using anti-epileptic drugs although sometimes surgery or stimulation of the brain or a cranial nerve is appropriate.
Yes, it is very important that when applying for travel insurance you declare if you have epilepsy and any other pre existing health conditions. If you do not fully declare or do not tell the truth about your medical history then it is possible your insurer will refuse to settle any future claim you may make on your policy. Without insurance you may be liable for the cost of any emergency medical treatment you may require whilst travelling.
Having epilepsy won’t stop you getting travel insurance. If you have epilepsy then you are protected by equality and discrimination laws which means insurers must treat you fairly and provide travel insurance. The law does allow for them to perhaps limit the cover they provide you and/or to charge you a higher. Thankfully a specialist like Ancile can offer experience and expertise in sourcing competitively priced travel insurance for people with pre-existing medical conditions.
The charity Epilepsy Action is a good port of call for information, advice, peer support and practical help, as is the ever comprehensive NHS website.
Get a quote from Ancile >Here at Fish Insurance, we’re proud to be working with travel experts Ancile Insurance to provide you with cover for your next trip. Ancile’s team of experts will help find the cover you need at a price you’re comfy with. So if you’re planning your next break, all you have to do is decide where to visit first.
Get a quote from Ancile >For a care-free travel insurance quote
call 0333 331 3770
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See all of Ancile’s Travel Insurance policy documents by clicking below. For documents relating to Fish Insurance policies taken out on or before 28th February 2019, click here.
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