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COVID-19 Cover Update
We’ll only show you quotes from providers who are able to cover emergency medical expenses if you catch the virus abroad, and some of our providers are able to offer additional cover. Please see the below frequently asked questions, or read our full guide for more information.
What is over 65s travel insurance?
Hitting the age of 65 doesn’t mean slowing down. In fact, for many, it opens up a wealth of new opportunities, such as an excuse to travel the world and tick off those locations on the bucket list they’ve always dreamt of.
Travel insurance enables people aged 65+ to continue travelling with peace of mind - and there are a wide range of insurance providers who can cover people aged over 65.
We believe getting older shouldn’t be a barrier to jet-setting across the globe. That’s why at Medical Travel Compared, we make the process of finding over 65 travel insurance as quick, simple and hassle-free as possible.
We’ll compare quotes from over 30 leading travel insurance providers to find a deal that works for you, so you can get back to planning your trip.
Get a quoteTravel insurance for over 65s with a medical condition
The beauty of our straightforward online comparison tool is that it enables us to find you quotes from a variety of specialist medical travel insurance providers.
We work with a range ofproviders who specialise in covering pre-existing conditions - so you can be sure to find a provider that can cover your condition while you’re abroad.
With us, you can declare many different pre-existing conditions you’ve been diagnosed with. Based on this information, we can provide you with the most relevant quotes.
You can find cover for a range of different types of conditions across the following types:
- Heart & Circulatory
- Digestive
- Respiratory
- Autoimmune
- Cancer
- Mental Health
Over 65s annual multi-trip or single trip cover
One of the most important things you should consider before getting covered is the type of policy you need.
If you want to cover just one trip abroad, single trip insurance is probably the best option.
However, annual multi trip insurance can cover multiple trips over the course of the year - so, depending on your travel plans, you may decide that this is in fact a more sensible and cost-effective type of policy for your needs.
You can select single trip or annual multi trip cover before you compare quotes with us.
Are there different levels of over 65s insurance cover?
In general, once you’ve listed your personal details (including age), information about your trip and declared any medical conditions - you’re likely to find that cover usually varies from provider to provider.
You’ll see that the more expensive policies generally offer more coverage than the cheaper insurance deals - and you should always prioritise the level of cover over cost, just to make sure you’re fully protected.
You can even add additional cover on to your single trip or annual multi trip policy. You can select these options before you compare cover.
Get a quoteWhat isn’t covered by over 65s travel insurance?
There are a few things that may not be covered by over 65s travel insurance. This varies from provider to provider - but the main thing to consider is that there may be a limited amount of time you can travel for on one policy.
Other notable things include:
- Undeclared medical conditions (before purchasing, ask yourself - which medical conditions do I need to declare?)
- Undeclared activities (for example, are you likely to need winter sports cover?)
- Substance abuse (GP on Demand is a good solution for needing advice on taking medication while abroad)
Get cheap travel insurance for over 65s
Finding a suitable travel insurance policy shouldn’t be a hassle – regardless of your age. That’s why Medical Travel Compared makes the process as quick and easy as possible for you, so you can get back to preparing for your holiday.
Using our simple comparison tool, we’ll compare quotes from over 30 leading medical travel insurance providers to help you find a policy that works for you in no time at all.
We’re the trusted comparison site for hundreds of people looking for travel insurance for over 65s with a medical condition – and we’d love to extend our services to help you too. We’re proud to receive glowing reviews from our happy customers, which do the talking for us!
Get a quoteFrequently Asked Questions
We’ll only show you quotes from providers who are able to cover emergency medical expenses (including repatriation to the UK) if you catch the virus whilst travelling abroad.
Some of our providers are able to offer additional cover, such as cancellation cover should you catch COVID-19 or have to self-isolate because of suspected symptoms before departure. We’ll make it clear who these providers are when you’re comparing quotes so you can choose the policy that is right for you.
This doesn’t apply to all insurance providers, so unless otherwise stated, for all other sections of cover, you wouldn’t be covered if making a claim as a result of COVID-19.
For more information, we recommend reading our full guide here.
If the FCDO are advising against all, or all but essential travel to your destination at the time of your trip, there will be no, or extremely limited cover provided by your policy.
You can still choose to take out a policy now for a future holiday, but it is very important to note that if the FCDO are still advising against all but essential travel to your destination at the time of your trip, your cover will not be valid.
For more information, we recommend reading our full guide here.
* Price is based on 1 traveller aged 65, who has no medical conditions and is travelling to Spain for 7 nights. Price is correct as of December 2019. Prices may vary according to your individual requirements.
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If we're unable to help you find cover for a pre-existing medical condition, the Money and Pensions Service (MaPs) have launched a new directory listing companies that may be able to assist you. You can find out more information here.