Down's Syndrome Travel Insurance
Down's Syndrome is caused by an extra chromosome, one of the tiny bundles of DNA found in all of our cells. Normally, our cells contain 46 chromosomes: 23 inherited from each parent. In Down's Syndrome, an extra copy of chromosome 21 is included.
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JS Travel Insurance provides cover for Residents of the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands. If you are a Resident of the Republic of Ireland, please call us for a quote.
Summary of Cover
| Section & Cover | Silver | Gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation or Curtailment | - | £2,000 | £5,000 | |
| Medical and Repatriation | £10,000,000 | £10,000,000 | £10,000,000 | |
| Personal Baggage | - | £2,000 | £3,000 | |
| Personal Money | - | £400 | £400 | |
| Personal Liability | - | £2,000,000 | £2,000,000 | |
| Delayed Departure | - | £100 | £100 | |
| Missed Departure | - | £500 | £500 | |
| Legal Expenses | - | £25,000 | £25,000 | |
| Failure of Carrier | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
Down's Syndrome Medical Conditions
Those with Down's Syndrome are more likely than most people to get a range of Medical Conditions:
- Heart problems, which may need surgery, affect up to half of people with Down's Syndrome.
- Eye problems, such as Cataracts affect half of children with Down's Syndrome by the age of four.
- Hearing problems, ranging from mild to complete deafness, affect over half of people with Down's Syndrome.
- Thyroid problems, including low or high levels of the thyroid hormones, affect one in 10 people with Down's Syndrome.
- Poor Immunity is common, so people with Down's Syndrome are prone to chest infections, coughs and colds.
- Problems with the digestive system may cause diarrhoea or constipation; babies may have feeding problems and may not gain weight normally.
- Dementia affects people with Down's Syndrome at an earlier age: four out of ten 50-59 year olds with Down's Syndrome have Dementia.
Important Information
Before you leave the country, it is important to purchase a Travel Insurance policy that will cover Down's Syndrome or any other pre existing medical condition you may have.
This Travel Insurance is provided by goodtogoinsurance.com. 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.
