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Pre-Existing Condition

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Definition:

A pre-existing condition is a physical or mental condition that a person has or has been treated for before that person purchased and was issued an insurance policy.

If you have ongoing medical issues, remember to read the definition of "pre-existing condition" on the travel insurance policy certificate before you buy that policy. Some travel insurance policies do cover pre-existing conditions, but only under specific circumstances.

Alternate Spellings: Preexisting Condition, Pre Existing Condition

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