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TIA Travel Insurance
If you have had a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack), you will need a Travel Insurance policy before your trip to cover these conditions.
To contact us by telephone, call 0800 043 0020 / 01273 092 757.
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.
This Travel Insurance after a TIA 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.
Medical Questions
When getting a quote for Travel Insurance to cover a TIA, you will be asked several questions. These will include:
- Have you ever had a stroke which caused symptoms for more than 24 hours?
- Are you awaiting investigation or treatment for this condition?
- How many TIA (if any) have you had in the last six months?
- How many TIA (if any) have you had in total?
- Do you suffer from an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation)?
- Have you ever been a smoker?
Symptoms of a Transient Ischemic Attack
- Sudden weakness
- Clumsiness in limbs
- Slurred speech
- Difficulty swallowing
- Numbness
- Dizziness
- Loss of balance
- Pins and needles
- Double vision or temporary loss of vision
Loss of consciousness is uncommon, and headaches are not a sign of a Transient Ischaemic Attack or Stroke.
Though these symptoms will go away quickly, it is best to obtain medical attention soon. Within 60 minutes is ideal. A doctor will perform a medical examination and possibly an ultrasound test.
Around one-third of people who have suffered from a TIA will have a stroke, so many people regard a TIA as an early warning sign.
Medication for a Transient Ischaemic Attack will, first of all, be Aspirin, which thins the blood and should restore a healthy flow to the brain.
You may also be prescribed Clopidogrel, a Blood Clot Inhibitor, and Ticlopidine, used in patients allergic to Aspirin.
