This 12 page booklet provides information on:
What is insurance
How does travel insurance work
Why can it be difficult to get travel insurance if you have cancer?
What options do I have?
Buying insurance – a check list
Medical information – questions about pre-existing conditions ‘medical screening process’.
This Macmillan web site also has a page on ‘Travel insurance companies and brokers’.
Saga
The Saga UK web site www.saga.co.uk offers travel insurance for those over 50 with no upper age limit. You can get an online quote for Single Trip or Annual Multi Trip or call them free on 0800 015 8055 quoting reference IT601.
Their policy document has a Medical warranty and general warranty clause that requires each person insured under the policy to guarantee that they have told them about a range of health related issues. You must also advise them of any close relative, close business associate, travelling companion or person you plan to stay with (and upon whose good health your trip depends) has a serious, chronic or recurring illness, injury or disease which could have an effect on your decision to take or continue your trip.

General Notes
Please note that support groups and charities providing information on brokers and companies are not endorsing them and suggest that you shop around for the best offer.
Policies contain restrictions regarding Pre-existing Medical Conditions which unless declared and accepted by the Insurers in writing prior to travel may invalidate any subsequent claim.
‘Fit for travel’ letter some companies will ask for a letter from your doctor that says you are well enough to travel. They may charge you if the company contacts your doctor, so it is strongly advised that you ask your doctor for the letter yourself. It may save time if you get the letter before contacting insurance companies or brokers.




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