What is Pre-existing condition waiver?

Pre-existing condition waiver: A pre-existing condition waiver lets a travel insurance policy cover a medical condition you had before buying it, if you meet the policy's purchase rules.

Which terms are related?

  • Cancel for any reason: Cancel for any reason (CFAR) is an optional travel insurance upgrade that refunds part of your prepaid costs if you cancel for a reason the base policy does not cover.
  • Trip cancellation insurance: Trip cancellation insurance reimburses prepaid, nonrefundable trip costs if you cancel for a reason listed in the policy, such as illness.

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