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Critical Illness Cover & Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease affects around 153,000 people in the UK and is covered at 100% on all UK CIC policies.

Is Parkinson’s Covered?

Yes. Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease is a core condition on all UK CIC policies, paying 100% upon diagnosis confirmed by a consultant neurologist.

Important: Drug-induced Parkinsonism is typically not covered. Only idiopathic Parkinson’s qualifies.

Getting CIC with Existing Parkinson’s

Very difficult. Most insurers will decline or offer cover excluding Parkinson’s. A specialist broker can explore options.

Why Early Cover Matters

Parkinson’s is most commonly diagnosed between ages 50–70 but can occur earlier. Taking out CIC while healthy ensures cover if it develops later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes at 100%. Drug-induced Parkinsonism is not covered.

How parkinsons affects your critical illness cover application

Getting critical illness cover with a history of parkinsons is often possible, but it is almost always mainstream UK insurers that offer the most flexible underwriting for your situation — not direct-to-consumer comparison sites. Factors that matter include the date of diagnosis, the treatment completed, the time since last recurrence or monitoring, and your consultant's current prognosis.

Our FCA-authorised advisers know which insurers are most accommodating for parkinsons, and can often arrange cover where a comparison website has returned a blanket decline. Where full cover is not immediately available we can arrange deferred or exclusion-based cover so you still have some protection in place now, with a review point in the future.

We never share your medical information outside the application. Insurers use the NHS digital Access to Medical Reports Act framework to request GP information only with your explicit consent, and you will always see any report before it is sent.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get critical illness cover with parkinsons?

Yes — in the vast majority of cases cover is available, sometimes at a standard rate. Exclusions or small premium loadings are more common than outright declines. Our advisers place parkinsons applications with the insurer most likely to offer the best terms for your specific situation.

Will I need a medical exam?

Not automatically. Most applications are underwritten from your online health declaration and, where needed, a GP report. A short nurse screening (height, weight, blood pressure) is sometimes requested for higher sums assured.

How long does underwriting take for parkinsons?

Standard underwriting takes 2–5 working days. Where a GP report is needed, allow 3–6 weeks for the NHS system to return it. We chase on your behalf and keep you updated weekly.

Should I disclose everything to my insurer?

Yes — always. Non-disclosure is the single biggest reason claims get rejected. If you are unsure whether something is relevant, declare it. An FCA-regulated adviser can walk you through the question set so nothing is missed.

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