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I thought it time I updated you on the outcome of the approaches I made to insurance companies and sadly there is nothing good to report. Some companies didn't reply, and of those that did all bar two said the online questionnaire was the only assessment they used. NIB Travel Services...

Hello folks, My apologies for not posting for a few days, time has got away from me. This latest point is very interesting, I was not sure what the situation would be should we nip across the Channel during our UK visit. We are narrowing our choices and will likely go to UK in May. If Brexit...

Sorry folks for the delay in replying. Aussiemember - RACV was one of the ones that declined cover! JessofLA - sorry to hear of your experience but good to hear TravelGuard were so helpful. Agian - good point, I think I will. I have read that the reciprocal cover between Oz and UK only covers...

Hi Protimenow, Your post came as I was writing my earlier message. I would have thought a patient who has had successful surgery is a far better risk than an unknown who might have goodness knows what condition about to manifest itself.

Thank you to all who have added to this thread. Firstly, thanks Rainbow but 1Cover is one of those that refused cover! Don, I have not heard of Travelguard before but have just checked their website and in Australia at least, they only offer cover to those under 70. We are 72 & 73...

Hi Warrick, Thank you for the message. I am glad that you are travelling with cover through your employers policy, a 'perk' well worth having! Maybe the premium paid by your employers (unless they are going 'self insured') is enough to enable them to skip the individual health assessment of...

Thanks Pellicle for the reply. Needless to say I have cancelled the proposed trip, reluctantly, but travel to USA without insurance is a recipe for disaster! The quote was from InsureandGo, but at least they quoted, all the others simply declined to cover me! I will write to ask for a review...

Hi everyone, I am hoping there is an Australian member who can suggest where to go for travel insurance with heart surgery in one's health history. I had a mitral valve repair in July 2017 and consider myself to be fully recovered. A routine review last month confirmed I am in good health...

Thanks everyone for your welcome responses. I shall make an attempt at putting my thoughts on paper and see how it turns out. I feel that I have my fears fairly well under control but, not knowing how long it will be before my op, the waiting might get the better of me. Thanks for...

Hi everyone, I am so glad I have found this community. I am waiting for a surgery date to repair (or replace) the mitral valve and have no idea when this will be. I have already had my pre-admission clinic at the hospital so I guess it will not be too long now. I have not slept well recently...

Good Luck Izzy, will be thinking of you and wishing for a successful outcome. I am having a pre-admission clinic on Friday in preparation for mitral valve repair/replacement but have no idea when surgery will happen. The wait is tiresome and I will be glad to have it behind me. Let us know...