THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAVEL INSURANCE

There are many different travel insurance policies available, and you are welcome to make your own arrangements. We would, however, ask that you check the cover carefully to ensure that it meets your needs.

Whatever you decide, we suggest that you take a copy of your policy with you, and make sure that you are aware of who you need to contact in the case of a medical emergency. It is a good idea to put the emergency telephone numbers shown in the policy into your mobile phone.

If you have an existing medical condition, it is important that you obtain the right cover for your condition at a reasonable price. 

The Money and Pensions service ( MaPs ) has developed a directory of specialist travel insurance to ensure customers with pre-existing medical conditions are easily able to obtain access to affordable travel insurance. If you are unable to find suitable cover through our partner, you can access a number of specialist providers on a directory provided by the Money and Pensions Service ( MaPS ) :

https://traveldirectory.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en

What is the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS)?

MaPS is a free and impartial money advice service, set up by the Government to provide information and guides to help improve your finances. The MaPS travel insurance directory has been created for people who have potentially been refused cover, had cover excluded, or received a high additional premium in connection to their medical conditions, to allow them to shop around alternative providers.

To find our more information and contacts for the MaPS Directory

• Call them on:  0800 138 7777  -  their phoneline are open Monday – Friday 9am to 6pm
• Online – for a full list of participating travel insurance brands, please refer to the online travel insurance MaPS directory: 
• https://traveldirectory.moneyadviceservice.org.uk
• Email:  traveldirectory@maps.org.uk

Policy cover is available for UK & EEA Residents of Cyprus, France, Germany, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Republic of Ireland & Spain.

Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible to purchase these insurance products, you must be at least 18 years of age, resident in the United Kingdon, Channel islands, Isle of Man or European Economic Area ( EEA ) and reigstered with a medical practioner in your home country. For full details, please refer to the policy wording of your selected policy.