Huntington's disease

Huntington’s disease is a rare genetic brain disorder, it is a hereditary condition. The main areas of function affected are physical, emotional and intellectual. Symptoms generally appear between the ages of 30 and 50 and can include impaired coordination, uncontrolled movements, loss of intellectual faculties and emotional disturbance. Currently there is no form of treatment. Children of an affected parent have a 50-50 chance of developing the disease.

What information should my client provide?

Your customer should complete the General medical disclosure fast-track questionnaire 

Facts:

Approximately 5-10% of people have symptom onset before the age of 20 and 10% have onset after age 60.

Source:  http://www.huntingtons.ie

Likely Underwriting Acceptance:

For family history of Huntington’s Disease please refer to our family history section 

Life Cover	Specified Illness Cover	Income Protection
Decline	Decline	Decline

Please note that likely acceptance terms are indicative only and cases are subject to full underwriting.