High blood pressure or hypertension is one of the most common medical conditions in the UK. It is estimated that just over a quarter of adults in the UK, around 14.4 million people, have high blood pressure1. However, many people who have high blood pressure are able to live normal and fulfilling lives, therefore, having high blood pressure shouldn’t be a barrier to travelling abroad and going on holiday, as long as it is well-controlled and managed. It certainly shouldn’t make buying suitable travel insurance cover a challenge to find either!
Having a medical condition like high blood pressure can often lead to many questions around your travel insurance, such as do I need to declare my high blood pressure to my travel insurer? Can I get travel insurance with high blood pressure? Can I get travel insurance with hypertension? Or what’s the best travel insurance for high blood pressure sufferers? That’s why we’re here to help and will try to answer your questions as much as we possibly can, whilst easing your concerns.
Here at Get Going, we offer medical travel insurance policies for people with high blood pressure and hypertension, as well as many other medical conditions, allowing you to focus on what really matters, enjoying and making memories on your next holiday!
Can you get travel insurance with high blood pressure?
Yes! We provide travel insurance protection for people with high blood pressure all the time. However, when travelling with any medical condition, you should always consult your GP first, to ensure they believe it is safe for you to travel and that you’re fit to fly. If you are travelling with high blood pressure, you must make sure that you’ve declared this when taking out a quote, and have the appropriate cover for it. You can declare your medical condition easily online when you get a quote, or by calling our friendly customer service team.
What is considered high blood pressure for travel insurance?
According to Blood Pressure UK, an ideal blood pressure reading is between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg, anyone with consistent readings of 140/90mmHg and above is considered to have high blood pressure2. That being said, if you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, are taking prescribed medication for high blood pressure, or are currently seeing a medical professional due to high blood pressure then you must declare this when taking out a travel insurance policy – you must not rely on your blood pressure readings alone as this could mean you are not covered in the event of a claim. Additionally, any medication you are taking for your high blood pressure or any other medical conditions must be declared during the quote process.
What impact will declaring high blood pressure have on my travel insurance?
Having a medical condition such as high blood pressure or hypertension could have an impact on the price of your travel insurance, depending on how severe your condition is. This is because having a current or pre-existing medical condition could result in you being more likely to need medical care whilst away. However, at Get Going we aim to ensure your travel insurance quote is affordable even when travelling with medical conditions, where possible.
The important thing to remember is when completing a travel insurance quote is you must declare any current, pre-existing or new medical conditions, even if you may feel it isn’t worth mentioning or it won’t be a problem whilst away. Failure to declare high blood pressure (and/or any other medical conditions) could mean that you are not covered to cancel your trip or be able to submit a claim for any medical expenses incurred whilst on holiday, if the claim is related to the condition, leaving you to foot any associated bills. Therefore, it is essential that you fully declare any and all conditions and make sure you have appropriate cover in place for your trip.
An additional premium may be added to your policy to cover your condition, depending on the outcome of the short medical questionnaire. However, this is the same for all medical conditions that are declared during the quote process. We try our best to keep costs as low as possible, while still offering you suitable protection for you and your trip and provide travel insurance cover your high blood pressure and hypertension.
Our quick, easy and secure process for buying travel insurance allows us to offer you the most suitable level of protection and helps to provide the reassurance that you need for your holiday. Find out more by getting a quote.
What are the benefits of a Get Going travel insurance policy with high blood pressure cover?
• 24/7 Emergency Medical Helpline
• 100’s of medical conditions considered, often for no extra cost
• Up to £10 million in medical cover available for declared and accepted conditions
• 100+ activities covered as standard
• Available for individual travellers, couples, families and groups
• All policies include a 14-day cooling off period – Giving you time to read your documents thoroughly and ensure the chosen policy is right for you.
• Take advantage of a 15% online discount, compared to our call centre prices.
• Travel insurance policies are also available for staycations, allowing you to take out cover for any Single Trip policy within the UK and any trip that is 3 days or more on an Annual Multi Trip policy.
Why choose Get Going travel insurance with high blood pressure cover?
Having high blood pressure can make finding travel insurance a time-consuming task. Our policies aim to offer you protection for your holiday whilst leaving you confident that your condition(s) will be covered, so you can travel with high blood pressure and many other medical conditions.
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What cover is available with high blood pressure travel insurance?
We’re here to ensure that no matter which medical condition(s) you have, we provide you with the freedom to roam the globe as you please, where possible. High blood pressure is one of our most commonly covered conditions.
For more details on all the cover that we provide with our policies, please visit our cover levels page or read our policy wordings.
Can I fly with high blood pressure?
Having high blood pressure shouldn’t limit your ability to travel and jet off abroad. Most people with this condition should be completely fine to fly as normal. However, like with any condition, it’s important to speak with your GP first before booking your trip to ensure that you are fit to fly, have the correct medication, have declared your medical history to your travel insurance provider, and are fully prepared. Scroll down for some top tips on flying with high blood pressure.
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Our top tips for flying with high blood pressure:
Flying can be daunting enough at the best of times, let alone when you’re travelling with a medical condition such as high blood pressure, however, to remain safe and calm, preparation is key, the following travel health tips for high blood pressure and hypertension will help give you the reassurance that you need before you step foot on the plane:
– Always pack your medication in your hand luggage, maybe even bring some spare just in case there is an emergency or if your bag goes missing. All Get Going policies cover you for the replacement of emergency prescription medication if it’s lost/stolen, but it’s always best to have a reserve. It is important to make sure that you have a doctor’s note detailing what medication you are bringing on the plane and that your airline for all journeys permits these medications.
– Avoid drinking alcohol on your flight, instead, drink plenty of water.
– Bring your own food with you. Airlines will likely offer you in-flight snacks, however, these may contain added salt, which is not good for high blood pressure.
– Leave for the airport with plenty of time for traffic etc. to reduce the chance of your stress levels rising as a result of rushing around!
– As a high blood pressure sufferer, you are more at risk of deep vein thrombosis. To minimise this risk while flying, either get up out of your seat, move around and have a stretch, or try some seated exercises. Some of the exercises you might like to try include: Stretching out your legs and pointing your toes, rolling your shoulders back and forth, and lifting up your feet to rotate your ankles. You can even buy specialist compression stockings (or socks) to wear during the flight to help minimise the risk of blood clots. However, we recommend speaking to your doctor about this first.
– Finally, please ensure that you accurately declare your medical condition(s) to make sure that you get the right cover required for your high blood pressure and any other medical conditions you may have.
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Ɨ Please note, Get Going ‘s online prices automatically include a 15% discount against our Customer Service Centre prices. This is discounted from our core policy price before you add any additional cost of optional extensions or additional medical premium.
§ Up to £10 million emergency medical expenses on all single trip and annual multi-trip policies and/ or repatriation cover, where medically necessary. Cover limits may vary depending on the level of cover, please refer to our policy wordings for more information
§ Up to £5,000 cancellation cover if cancelling your trip. Cover limits may vary depending on the level of cover, please refer to our policy wordings for more information.
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References
2 https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/news/media-centre/blood-pressure-facts-and-figures/
