Travel Insurance for OCD
Living with OCD? Tell us in our online medical screening and we can consider cover for your trip.
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Get a QuoteTravelling with OCD may require a little more preparation, but for many people it doesn’t mean putting holiday plans on hold.
What is OCD?
OCD is a mental health condition characterised by persistent intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or mental rituals (compulsions). It affects approximately 750,000 people in the UK. Symptoms of OCD differ from person to person, but many people successfully manage the condition through medication or ongoing care.
Most people with obsessive compulsive disorder continue to travel as normal, and with a little planning and proper management of the condition, it is done safely and confidently.
Having the right travel insurance in place for OCD can help to cover:
- Emergency medical treatment if your condition worsens during your trip
- Hospital stays and related medical expenses abroad
- Medical repatriation to the UK if further treatment is needed
- Cancellation costs if you have to cancel your trip for medical reasons
Travel advice for people with a mental health condition like OCD
- Carry any OCD medication in your hand luggage so it stays easily accessible
- Try to keep to your usual medication routine while travelling
- Plan your activities so you can take a break if you need to
- Research medical facilities at your destination in case you need support with OCD
During the quote process, we will ask about any pre-existing medical conditions, including mental health conditions. If this applies to you, your OCD will need to be declared on the policy.
Many people with OCD can still arrange travel insurance with us. The cover available depends on the details of your diagnosis and how it is currently managed, so full and accurate answers in the medical declaration help us find the most suitable options.
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