Travel Insurance

[gollum]

I suffer with tinnitus and my GP sent me for an MRI scan to try and identify a possible cause. I am going on holiday soon and want to know what I need to provide to get insurance as, although it is nothing life threatening I guess technically it is a pre-existing condition. Please advise the best course of action

[black_cat51]

if you do it over the phone they just ask you questions about it and you answer them

[Buenchico]

Tinnitus is unlikely to present any problems. Simply ensure that you answer all of the questions honestly and you'll be covered.

This firm is offering me a full year's cover (for Europe) from just £25.99, at the age of 61, although I'll actually renew soon ('cos I used them last year) with their Premium policy at £30.58 (minus 5% loyalty bonus). Worth a look for you, perhaps?
https://www.holidaysafe.co.uk/

[gingejbee]

Technically, I would argue that tinnitus isn't a "condition" ie an illness....it is a symptom. So (just as with any symptom eg headaches) I personally wouldn't volunteer any info about the tinnitus. After all, a surprisingly large number of people have tinnitus and travel without giving it a second thought.

[Maydup]

No need to mention tinnitus for travel insurance. In the meantime this info might help if you plan on flying.

http://www.gei48.dial.pipex.com/information/info%20sheets/front%20page/flying.htm

[black_cat51]

i disagree with the last 2 answers. There will inevitibly be a question about whether you are seeing a docotor about anything, or waiting for diagnostic tests etc. It would be very silly to lie

[237SJ]

As mentioned, if you want to be really honest, the medical declaration will ask you if you are awaiting any tests or treatment so I would mention it. It will almost certainly make no difference at all to the premium and you can discount it anyway.