Category Archives: Mental Health

Mental Health and Insurance.

Two recent media reports about the difficulties faced by people with mental health challenges and insurance caught my attention. One concerned a claim on travel insurance being disallowed due to a pre -existing condition, the other concerned a GP (and Bali Bombing hero) with PTSD who was unable to obtain certain life insurances. Both media pieces took a slightly tabloid approach, however the reality is if you suffer from a Glynn 3 - cropped2diagnosed mental health condition you will have difficulty navigating the medical underwriting process that is required for life insurances. Continue reading Mental Health and Insurance.