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Message posted by shear09 on 07 June 2007 at 12:24am - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer Corfu Photos
shear09
hi lana i have epilepsy myself im flying on 8th of july im covered with kmt insurance there web page is kmtinsurance.co.uk there price for covering me is no where near what you have been quoted  i have to say though hat my fits are pretty much under control and maybe thats why your quote is so high but they would be worth a call if not have you tryed the post office??? i see someone has given you the epilepsy action site they would be worth a ring i am a member of theres although i know nothing about there travel insurance  they would really be able to help they are set up to help people with epilepsy and im sure they would beable to help in some way good luck with it i hope you dont have to cancel and you have a great holiday nath  

Message posted by Lana3735 on 07 June 2007 at 1:51am - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer Corfu Photos
Lana3735
Corfu

Thankyou very much nath...So glad to hear your seizures are almost controllable...epilepsy is an awful condition to have and my heart goes out to you hun.My son's Epilepsy is uncontrollable and as a result he's been in hospital between 8-10 times in the last 2 years.Thats why the premium is so high.Ace insurance (epilepsy website) will do it for £29.00 for the both of us..too good to be true..lol but i'm looking into it at the moment.

I hope you a have a lovely..well deserved holiday.I'll give the company you suggested a ring tomorrow.

Thanks

Lana xxx


Message posted by shear09 on 07 June 2007 at 10:22am - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer Corfu Photos
shear09

hi lana no problem and thanx yeah epilepsy can be awful at times i had 15 seizures in a day 4years ago and had a real bad time so i know how bad it must be for you and your son i hope that the drs soon get it under control i would imagine  that ace are set up through epilepsy action to help when things like this happen thats why it seems too good to be true but im sure that it would be ok good luck and i hope it all works out nath

 

Message posted by Carolena on 07 June 2007 at 7:23pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer
Carolena
Corfu

Hi Lana,

If your son has been hospitalised within the last 6 months, the premium will be much higher than if he hasn't.  The 29 pounds be right, I would bet that it doesn't cover your son's condition properly.  My mother has a lot of pre-existing conditions and I have used Free Spirit for her in the past.  They have been very good - our insurance was expensive, but it was for 3 months in the US and she was 79 at the time.  (We declared absolutely everything - high blood pressure, arthritis, joint problems, osteoporosis etc.)  What I did find out is that it is MUCH more expensive if you have been in hospital within six months of when the policy is taken out (not 6 month to date of travel).  I wish you luck, but if your son's condition can't be controlled, you are likely to have problems.

Carolena


Message posted by Lana3735 on 07 June 2007 at 9:15pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer Corfu Photos
Lana3735
Corfu

Hi Carol

Thanks for info.I have just done an online quote with free spirit and it came to just over £300.I have also emailed the insurance company that quoted £29.00 and have asked for it in writing that every aspect of my sons Epilepsy will be covered if i take out a policy.If they say that certain aspects are not covered then i will give free spirit a call.

Thanks again

Lana xxx


Message posted by Don1 on 07 June 2007 at 11:27pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer Corfu Photos
Don1
Corfu
Just spoke to Argos (AIG) Insurance regards my (epileptic) wife being taken ill last wednesday. What I wanted to know was the definition of a Pre-declared illness. When should it have been declared from? Problem is that after a week in hospital the surgeon said she was fit to go on holiday as long as she had plenty of critical illness cover. Squeaky bum time! What we didn't know is whether pre-declared was at time of insurance renewal or at time of diagnosis if later. Would hate invalid policy. The young man in the call centre did not know so asked his supervisor. The answer is at the time of taking out/renewing the cover. Not clear on policy but did state no extra premium required. Hope no claim needed to test accuracy of information. 2 weeks tomorrow to that land of Greek Mythos and legend.  

Message posted by Lana3735 on 08 June 2007 at 12:23am - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer Corfu Photos
Lana3735
Corfu

When i have taken out policies Don...it has always stated that you must declare any changes in health conditions.. because if its a known condition before you fly and you haven't taken out the appropiate cover then you will not be covered.Do look into this further..i'm sure i'm right on this.If not i apologise and someone will put me in my place ..lol.Better to be safe than sorry.

Lana xxx

ps.   hope your wife is feling much better x



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