Travel insurance for people with cancer

Unlimited medical expenses
Cut short or cancelled trip cover
24 hour medical assistance

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Travel insurance for people with cancer

If you have cancer and are planning to travel, we can help you find cover for your cancer and other medical conditions.

Reasons to choose Co-op Travel Insurance

Pre-existing conditions covered

Our insurance covers pre‑existing medical conditions. You just need to let us know what they are.

Unlimited medical expenses

This covers you for injury, illness or serious accidents.

24 hour medical assistance

We will help you if you are ill or injured outside the UK or the Channel Islands.

Cover for cancelling or cutting short your holiday

If you have to cancel or cut short your trip due to reasons beyond your control.

Repatriation cover

Helping you get back to the UK following an injury or illness.

Over 150 years experience

Put your trust in a brand who have provided insurance since 1867.

Can I get travel insurance if I have cancer?

Most of the time, yes, if you make sure you tell us about your cancer and any other medical conditions. We'll ask you some questions about your treatment and health when you get a quote. The cover and price we can offer will depend on your answers.

What if my health changes after I buy insurance?

Tell us if your health changes before you travel. This includes if:

you develop a new medical condition
an existing condition changes
your medication changes

You should also speak to your doctor before you travel.

Can I get travel insurance while waiting for cancer test results?

Yes. You can still get travel insurance while you're waiting for test results. But you will not be covered for anything linked to the condition you're waiting to hear about. Once you have a diagnosis, tell us and we'll update your cover.

Can I get travel insurance if I'm in remission from cancer?

Yes. You can get travel insurance if your cancer is in remission. When you get a quote, we’ll ask you some questions about your health. You’ll need to tell us what type of cancer you’ve had and that you’re in remission to be covered.

Travel insurance member offers

5% Discount

5% off travel insurance

Just enter your Co-op Membership Number when you get a travel insurance quote.

Discount is valid for the life of the policy and does not apply to add ons or the extra cost to cover existing medical conditions. Offer may be withdrawn at any time.

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Not a Co-op Member?

Join for just £1 when you buy your insurance. As well as a lower price on travel insurance you will get:

lower prices in our food stores and online
personalised offers every week
a say in how Co-op is run

What types of cancer can you cover?

We can usually cover all types of cancer if you tell us when you get a quote online or if you call. If your cancer is not listed you can tell us about it when you get a quote. Some of those we often cover include:

⁠bowel cancer
breast cancer
lung cancer
lymphoma
prostate cancer
skin cancer

Can I get travel insurance if I have a terminal cancer diagnosis?

We may still be able to cover you if you've been given a terminal prognosis. Your doctor will need to confirm that you are fit to travel and that your prognosis is at least 6 months from the date you are due to return home. Call us to talk about your cover.

Why is travel insurance important if you have cancer?

Travel insurance can help with unexpected costs if you become ill or need medical help while you’re away. If your condition is covered, your travel insurance could help with:

Emergency medical treatment

cover for medical care if you become ill while travelling
Getting you home

if you need to return to the UK for medical reasons your insurance could cover the cost of getting you home
Cancelling or cutting short your trip

you could be covered if you need to cancel your trip or come home early
Emergency support

you can contact our 24 hour emergency medical assistance number if needed

How to get travel insurance with cover for cancer

Step 1Start a quote

Tell us where you are going and who needs cover. Start a quote online or call us on 0330 400 1675

Step 2Tell us about your health

We'll ask about any medical conditions.

Step 3See your options

We'll show you the cover available to you and how much it costs so you can choose what is right for you.

Make sure you're covered before travelling

Check that any medical conditions are covered by your policy
Tell us if your health or medication changes
Check with your doctor if you’re fit to travel
Take enough medication for your whole trip
Check the health requirements for your destination
Save the 24 hour emergency medical assistance phone number from your policy documents so you can contact us if needed.

Awards and ratings

Consumer champion Which?, have rated our Platinum and Gold cover for Annual multi-trip and Single trip travel insurance a Best Buy.

defaqto 5 star travel insurance expert rated 2026

Independent financial ratings experts Defaqto have given their highest rating to Gold and Platinum cover for our Annual multi-trip and Single trip travel insurance.

The British Insurance Awards 2025, customer experience award winner

Co-op Insurance won the Customer Experience Award at the 2025 British Insurance Awards. This event celebrates excellence in the insurance industry.

Co-op Insurance is rated on Trustpilot, one of the world’s largest independent customer review sites. This rating reflects feedback across Co-op Insurance.

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