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Posted by photojenny on March 23, 2003, at 10:03:08
Hi
I`m going on holiday to Portugal in June - it`s the first holiday I`ve had for 5 years as I`ve been very ill during this time.
I`m (tentatively) looking forward to this, but I`ve stumbled upon the difficult issue of holiday insurance. I know that people with mental health problems find it very hard to get insurance of any kind, and I know that I`ll be faced with this problem. Although I consider myself to be recovering from depression, I`m CERTAINLY not `better`, and I take medication (and probably will for a long time to come).
So, my question is to other United Kingdom members. Do any fellow Brits have any advice on which insurance companies are `mental health friendly`? Or at least not too hostile?
Any advice will be gratefully received.
Thanks a lot
Anna.
Posted by NikkiT2 on March 23, 2003, at 11:08:39
In reply to Holiday Insurance - for United Kingdom members, posted by photojenny on March 23, 2003, at 10:03:08
As far as holiday insurance goes, I've never had any problems. I've not even had anyone ask if I have any medical problems.. I think cos its only short term, they don't really ask these questions.. I used to have one year policies no problem, and now just buy when I'm going away, again, no problems!!
You might want to ask if your policy has covereage for mental health thoug.Nikki
Posted by photojenny on March 23, 2003, at 12:15:48
In reply to Re: Holiday Insurance - for United Kingdom members » photojenny, posted by NikkiT2 on March 23, 2003, at 11:08:39
> As far as holiday insurance goes, I've never had any problems. I've not even had anyone ask if I have any medical problems.. I think cos its only short term, they don't really ask these questions.. I used to have one year policies no problem, and now just buy when I'm going away, again, no problems!!
That`s encouraging. I have actually been away (abroad) whilst taking anti-depressants - I`ve been on various meds for over 10 years now. And I can`t actually remember having to answer those questions either. The reason I`m making these enquiries is that I read an article in the Depression Alliance magazine; they phoned around several major UK insurance companies with the info that they were taking anti-depressants, and were turned down by all of them.
> You might want to ask if your policy has covereage for mental health thoug.
My other thought is that, although my depression is (can be) pretty bad, I can`t envisage a situation where it would be a problem abroad. In other words, I can`t see me having to be admitted to hospital or anything - I haven`t been in hospital for 18 months now, and I`m fairly certain that I won`t be going back in. So maybe I could `get away with` not mentioning it ... Anyway, thanks for the reply, Nikki - it was much appreciated.
Anna.
Posted by NikkiT2 on March 23, 2003, at 13:39:44
In reply to Re: Holiday Insurance - for United Kingdom members, posted by photojenny on March 23, 2003, at 12:15:48
I think the article you read probably reffered to medical insurance.. I know thats hard to get if you;re on long term meds..
Nikki x
Posted by photojenny on March 23, 2003, at 14:23:08
In reply to Re: Holiday Insurance - for United Kingdom members » photojenny, posted by NikkiT2 on March 23, 2003, at 13:39:44
> I think the article you read probably reffered to medical insurance.. I know thats hard to get if you;re on long term meds..
>
> Nikki x
Hi NikkiYes that is what I`m talking about. I think I`ll post again and be more specific.
Thanks again for your replies,
Anna X
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