I work as a Cancer Support Worker, and frequently advise patients on the need to ensure they have adequate travel insurance in place before taking a trip, and to pay particular attention to cover for repatriation costs in the case of a medical emergency.
I recently put my knowledge into practice, seeking cover for a family member with a terminal diagnosis, and it was a real learning curve. Most companies would not offer cover. Those that would, asked if the applicant was expected to survive for more than 6 months from the return date, and would only proceed if the answer was yes. Obviously, each case has to be assessed individually, but surely the risks are greater if the applicant is undergoing active treatment? In our case, the travel was prior to treatment.
