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Can I get cover for pre-existing conditions?
If the conditions are serious enough they will usually exclude any coverage related to the illness or injury. For example, if you have diabetes or asthma before you start a new health insurance plan, insurers will usually not cover these conditions or any care related to these conditions.
What is a pre-existing condition for travel?
Pre-existing medical conditions are defined as illnesses or injuries that people were aware of before travelling, or were diagnosed with, took medication for, have medical records of, received treatment for or had been asked to get medical treatment for in the past year before their travel date.
Does Canada cover pre-existing conditions?
Many Canadians have some kind of pre-existing condition, such as diabetes, asthma or other manageable conditions that don't have a debilitating impact on their daily lives. Insurance is certainly available for anyone with this kind of condition.
What happens if you have a pre-existing condition?
A health problem, like asthma, diabetes, or cancer, you had before the date that new health coverage starts. Insurance companies can't refuse to cover treatment for your pre-existing condition or charge you more.
Can I be denied health insurance because of a pre-existing condition Singapore?
Subject to the insurer interpretation of what is considered pre-existing, most insurers will not refuse your claim, especially your hospitalisation event is years after the inception of your policy. I have a plan under Medishield as well as a rider plan under a private insurance company.
Is High Blood Pressure considered a preexisting condition for travel insurance?
The quick answer to this question is: yes. You should always tell your insurer about your high blood pressure, even if it's being well-managed through medication. High blood pressure is considered to be a 'pre-existing medical condition' by insurers.