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HEALTH AND MEDICAL INSURANCE


Most people worry about health and medical issues for a number of reasons. Some of the worry may come from today’s society and the obvious lack of respect for life. It could be due to concern over poor genetics, loss of job, age, and so on. Instead of worrying about how things might be or could have been you can choose a quality health and medical insurance policy so that if something does happen and you need care, you can afford it.

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As you begin your search for the right type of policy for your personal needs, you will probably feel a bit overwhelmed by all the options. This is after all a complex product. For this reason, you want to work with a reputable insurance company that will pay attention to what it is you need or better yet, you can turn to our professionals and allow us to help you find the type of coverage that will work best. If you are interested in us finding quotes (add hyperlink) for you, just let us know.

If you are interested in purchasing supplemental coverage, you want to look for a company that offers a UK National Health Service top up policy. This particular type of policy coverage is known as an NHS Plan, which means that every member of the family can be covered under a single policy.

Many people looking at health and medical insurance prefer this option in that you have the option of getting a private, en-suite hospital room. The benefits include reduced waiting time to see a doctor and be treated should you or any member of your family become ill and be diagnosed with some type of terminal illness you would receive a large, lump sum. Best of all, you can find the NHS Plus policy for as little as £5 per week! For all the benefits you receive in return, the price is just a drop in the bucket.

Another option for health and medical insurance is a hospital cash plan. This type of protection coverage fits into every budget and provides you with cash benefits for a number of situations, which include:

  • Hospitalization
  • Recuperation time
  • Optical bills
  • Dental bills
  • Birth and nursing
  • Out-patient treatment

If one of these options interest you, you can contact us and we will provide you with quotes (add hyperlink).

There are many different types of health and medical insurance in the UK. To help educate you on some of your options, we have provided information below:

Private Insurance

Private health insurance is gaining popularity in the UK as more and more people are learning the importance of taking care of their bodies. As mentioned above, the NHS type of coverage is one of the best currently available but even it has problems. For example, there is a serious waiting list, meaning that people needing to be treated have to wait for a long time without getting treatment when needed.

There are benefits to private insurance once you have a policy in that you will be given the best possible treatment right away while offering you versatility and flexibility. For instance, you will have a choice of several hospitals should you need treatment. Additionally, if you do need treatment, you can choose time that works best for your schedule and your family will enjoy flexible visiting hours to accommodate their schedule.

Individual Insurance

Individual insurance coverage is the perfect option for young adults without children and students. In addition to the right coverage, this type of insurance is also affordable. To give you an idea of what you could expect to find at the age of 25, consider the following:

  • Comprehensive - £37.85
  • Mid-Range - £27.94
  • Budget - £13.19
  • High Excess - £10.49

As you age, these numbers would of course increase but this is a good guideline to follow. If you want to get other quotes (add hyperlink), please allow us to help.

Student Insurance

If you need low-cost health insurance while as a student, you can purchase an insurance policy specifically designed for this purpose. Many policies for student insurance will continue coverage even when you graduate from school. The type of policy to look for would include one similar to what is listed below:

  • Choice of four different deductibles
  • High coverage per illness or injury
  • High total protection
  • Your choice of doctor and/or hospital
  • Payment options

Professional Insurance

For professional health coverage, you want the very best. Let us say that you are the CEO of a major company. You have the huge responsibility of taking care of business to keep things going for you, your family, and your employees. In this type of situation, becoming ill is simply not an option. As a serious businessperson, you do not have the time to wait around for treatment or to be hospitalized.

This is when professional insurance can make a huge difference. With this type of coverage, you will receive preferential terms not just for you but also for your family. Best of all, professional insurance policies are often designed ala carte so you can build a custom plan that is perfect for your life. You will even find options on the upper end that let you choose the premium. For this option, you generally start with a base plan and then start adding on option coverage items such as therapy, out patient, dental, worldwide, cash plan, and so on.

To give you an idea of how this option works, you would choose the premium that you would be comfortable in paying to a maximum annual limit between £1,000, £3,000 or £5,000. Then, when you have an eligible claim, you pay 25% of your maximum limit while the insurance company agrees to pay the remaining 75%. When the maximum annual limit has been reached, whether for an individual medical condition or all of them combined, the insurance company now pays a full 100% of all eligible claims until that year’s policy expires.

Keep in mind that there are some exclusions relating to professional insurance. For instance, if you have a medical condition prior to securing the policy that would not be covered. Additionally, long-term illness, maternity admission, and maternity or paternity bonus are not covered. To help you understand each of these add-ons, we have provided additional information below.

Therapy

This would typically cover physiotherapy, diagnostic testing, osteopathy, chiropractic, podiatry, chiropody, speech and language, homeopathy, dietary, and acupuncture, some paying up to £1,000 of the benefits per policy per year for all therapy costs.

Out Patient

For this type of therapy, you would typically have coverage for consultations, specialists, and diagnostic testing that would include ultrasound, pathology, and x-rays. Benefits usually cover up to £100 for a basic policy and then of course, more for add-ons.

Dental

This would include general dental care, emergencies, injuries, serious dental that includes cysts, tumors, etc., and other dental problems that would include surgery. The amount of coverage starts at £250 for basic dental and up to £20,000 for dental injuries.

Worldwide

For worldwide coverage, the policy would handle benefits for overseas treatment, family assistance, repatriation, and evacuation. For a good policy covering 21 days, you would have an annual maximum of £250,000.

Cash Plan

The cash plan coverage covers numerous things such as optical, GP fees, maternity, paternity, post-hospital recovery, and NHS prescriptions.

   
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