Travel Insurance for Addison's Disease

Travelling with Addison's disease may require a little more preparation, but it doesn’t mean putting holiday plans on hold. Addison's disease is a rare autoimmune condition that affects the adrenal glands and reduces the body’s ability to produce essential hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone. It affects approximately 9,000 people in the UK. While symptoms can vary, many individuals successfully manage their condition through medication or ongoing care.

With the right preparation, medical guidance, and suitable travel insurance, many people who manage Addison’s disease with medication or supervision continue to travel abroad with confidence.

Here’s why travel insurance matters when travelling with a medical condition:

• Emergency medical treatment and hospital care abroad
• Medical transport or repatriation back to the UK if required
• Cancellation cover if you are unable to travel due to your condition
• 24-hour medical assistance while you are abroad

Travel advice for people with an endocrine condition

• Keep medication and monitoring equipment easily accessible
• Maintain regular eating and medication routines while travelling
• Check that you have enough supplies for the duration of your trip
• Seek medical advice before travelling if symptoms have recently changed

If you have been diagnosed with Addison's disease, you might need to declare it when applying for travel insurance. Read the medical declaration carefully to make sure.

Travel insurance is still available if you’ve been diagnosed with a medical condition. However, the cover options offered vary depending on the nature of the condition and how well it is controlled. Providing clear and accurate information during your medical declaration helps to make sure that the most appropriate cover is arranged.

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