Obesity Travel Insurance

To get a quote by telephone, please contact us on 01273 773 017 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

Obesity:

Obesity is a condition that occurs when your levels of body fat accumulate to levels that can have an adverse effect on your health.

Obesity is a condition that can be tackled with a diet and exercise plan and, occasionally, mediation.

Travel Advice:

If you are planning on going on holiday and suffer from obesity, there are some things that you should consider before leaving the country.

• It is vital that you purchase travel insurance to cover the condition.
• Maintain a healthy diet whilst abroad
• Inform any the necessary personnel of any dietary requirements you have.
• Stay away from food that contains high levels of fat or cholesterol.
• Keep up any exercise program you are following to the best extent possible.
• Try to walk places when possible.
• If you are on any medication, be aware that time zone changes may affect when you take the medication.
• Take enough medication to last the entire trip, with extra packed in case of delays/emergency.
• Carry on you a recent prescription from your doctor.
• Inform the hotel you will be staying at of any requirements you may have.

When getting a quote for travel insurance to cover this condition, you will be asked a number of questions. These will include:

• Have you ever had medical or surgical treatment for your obesity?
• Do you use a machine to assist your breathing while you sleep?

Useful Websites: Obesity Information BBC - Obesity Wikipedia - Obesity Introduction NHS - Information on Obesity by Department of Health

To get a quote by telephone, please contact us on 01273 773 017 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

This Insurance is arranged by JS Insurance, underwritten by Towergate Underwriting and administered by UK Underwriting Ltd on behalf of Ageas Insurance Limited.