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Down's Syndrome Travel Insurance
If you or any of your travel companions have Down's Syndrome, you must have a Travel Insurance policy before your trip.
Down's Syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21.
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 payable does vary depending on the claim benefit.
JS Travel Insurance has partnered with Goodtogoinsurance.com to provide this Travel Insurance that covers Down's Syndrome. 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 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 the children with Down's Syndrome by age four.
- Hearing problems, ranging from mild to complete deafness, affect over half of the people with Down's Syndrome.
- Thyroid problems, including low or high levels of thyroid hormones, affect one in 10 people with Down's Syndrome.
- Poor Immunity is expected, 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 not gain weight typically.
- 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.
Travel Advice
- You must check with your doctor that they are happy for you to travel.
- You will need to have extra supplies of any medication.
- Take the time to plan your trip and ensure where you are staying can accommodate someone with Downs' Syndrome.
