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Polycthemia and life insurance

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john_50120
john_50120

i was recently diagnosed with Polycthemia - will i be able to get life insurance?

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  • Hansy
    Hansy john_50120

    Posted

    I don't know about life insurance but I found it difficult to get mortgage protection insurance.... gave up in the end sad

  • Zapamania
    Zapamania john_50120

    Posted

    It depends on which company you deal with. I've read on another forum that Aflac doesn't consider Pv a cancer. Not sure cause I haven't tried, but others have stated that. Start with Aflac and see what happens. It's only about 5 years that MPNs were re-classified as cancer. When I was dx they were called MPDs. Myeloprolifitive Disorders. Now it's Myeloproliferative Neoplasms. Neoplasms means cancer. 

  • bill71415
    bill71415 john_50120

    Posted

    John, My company offered Alfac supplemental life insurance a few years ago and I was refused when I applied due to PV. Just relaying my experience with them.
  • Zapamania
    Zapamania john_50120

    Posted

    Well there you go. As Bill just stated, he was refused. I'm thinking it's gonna be almost impossible. What about those companies I see on tv that say no medical test, nobody gets turned down? Think it's a gimmick or real? 

    • peter98873
      peter98873 Zapamania

      Posted

      Hi Linda,.

      Hope things stay well with you and that you are coping OK.  March isn't far away so trust you are bracing yourself.  Good wishes for the future and for the New Year.  Nice to see you about once more.

      Peter.

    • Zapamania
      Zapamania peter98873

      Posted

      Hi Peter I've got the Pegasys in my fridge. Going to hem early Feb. I don't think the Jakafi is doing me well. My plates have risen to 687 on my last cbc. HCT is ok, I think 36. Hope you're doing well. You and Jakafi are doing well together. Guess it's not the same for everyone. Linda

    • peter98873
      peter98873 Zapamania

      Posted

      Hi Linda,

       It will be interesting to see how you fare with Pegasys as you seem to find Jakavi intolerable.  Yes, I still carry on with this which so far seems to suit me well, but the long-term affects are still unknown so its  still wait and see.  Your readings are a bit amiss but the platelets although higher than normal are not too much out of kilter are they.  Maybe the Pegasys will put things back together.  Let us hope for the best for you.  My next clinic is in two weeks or so and I really don't expect any worries.  I still carry a concern about the Jakavi relationship with skin cancer though but will discuss this with the haematologist.  In the meantime, stay well and will keep in touch.  

      Peter.

  • peter98873
    peter98873 john_50120

    Posted

    I really think the insurance referred to with TV adverts is in respect of travel insurance policies where time is restricted.  As has been said by Zapamania, it all depends on being able to to find a particular insurance company that is willing to accept someone with PV.  I don't know where you are based but in UK try Age Concern or one of the charities dealing with MPN's which could put you on the right track.  I think that many people would like to know the answer.  Travel insurance is another consideration.  I have one that covers me until I won't need one but it is a very special and private agreement.  Life insurance isn't a question for me but it all depends on your personal circumstances and whether the life companies will take any risk.

  • glenn_76104
    glenn_76104 john_50120

    Posted

    Hi John insurance is something I haven't looked into so I don't really know I suggest you put the question on the site someone will know I'm sure sorry I can't help

  • Clicker
    Clicker john_50120

    Posted

    Sorry John dont know about life insurance but I've had no problem with travel insurance.

  • emma40338
    emma40338 john_50120

    Posted

    hi john, hope you dont mind me asking. my husband has polycythemia and are are looking for life insurance.

    did you get any? if so what help did you get? what insurance company please?

  • john_50120
    john_50120

    Edited

    Yes but the rates will be inflated due to the PCV. I did not buy any additional insurance.

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