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Cystic Fibrosis Travel Insurance
If you or one of your travel companions has Cystic Fibrosis, you will need to have a Travel Insurance policy in place before you leave for your trip.
To contact us by telephone or email, 0800 043 0020 / 01273 092 757 support@jsinsurance.co.uk
Summary of Cover (per person)
| 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 coverage for cystic fibrosis. 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 quote for Travel Insurance to cover Cystic Fibrosis, you will be asked several questions to ensure you get the correct section. These will include:
- How many medicines do you take for Cystic Fibrosis?
- How many unplanned hospital admissions have you had for this condition in the last year?
- Can you always walk 200 yards on the flat without shortness of breath?
- Have you ever been prescribed oxygen for use at home?
- Have you had or are you on a waiting list for a lung or liver transplant?
- Do you have any impairment of kidney function?
- Do you have Diabetes?
Travel Advice
To travel with Cystic Fibrosis, there are a few things that should be considered when planning a holiday:
- Only travel if the condition is stable and the person is well enough.
- Always check with your physician before travelling.
- Ensure you have the correct vaccinations for the country you wish to travel to.
- When going to a hot climate, take salt tablets to replace the salt lost through sweating.
- Carry enough Medication for the entire trip, plus extra Medication in an emergency.
- Keep the Medication in hand luggage.
- Check the Airline's policy on travelling with Medication.
- Split the Medication between the bags of those you are travelling with in case one bag is lost.
- Oxygen may be required on the flight due to the pressurised cabin.
- Ask your doctor about having a flight test before travel.
- Carry a letter from your doctor describing the condition's details.
- Carry a recent prescription on you.
- Consider a specialised holiday.
- Try to visit an area that has a CF centre.
