Health Insurance News UK

AIG Direct already offer their HealthChoice private medical insurance policy to individuals but are set to offer it to small and medium sized companies as from September this year. Health Choice is a policy which gives you a cash amount when you make a claim. This enables you to choose where, when and how you [...]

Statistically speaking the older we become the more likely we are to suffer ill health so it becomes even more important to feel that we are covered if we do fall ill. Private medical insurance gives peace of mind. Also, at this time in life we are often better off and feel we can afford [...]

If you are thinking about taking out medical health insurance there are several things which you need to think about before you start looking. There are many policies out there so you need to be armed with a good idea of the different options which may be available to you. BudgetBefore you start your search [...]

A recent report has indicated that consumer spending on private medicine is down for the first time in 20 years. This obviously has implications for medical insurance companies but if you are planning to take out health cover we may see strong competition in the near future from companies vying for your business. The report [...]

Last month private medical insurance company, Quinn Healthcare removed health cover for St Patrick’s Hospital, a not-for-profits private psychiatric facility. St Patrick’s is the largest psychiatric hospital in Ireland with over 300 beds and a reputation for excellence in the treatment of eating disorders and depression as well as alcohol and substance abuse. Reportedly Quinn [...]

There is nothing more distressing for parents than when their children are unwell, particularly if they need hospital treatment. For people with private medical health insurance this ordeal is made easier. Many companies cover the parents to stay in hospital with their child. In the NHS facilities for parents are very limited and are usually [...]

Whether you have individual or company medical health insurance or you pay up front for private health care you will be guaranteed several things if you need a hospital stay: CleanlinessA private hospital will have extremely high standards of cleanliness. Your providers will not be having to penny-pinch and cut corners. You will more-than-likely have [...]

Government concerns over the ill effects of unemployment, debts and relationship breakdowns caused by the current economic climate have led them to bring forward plans to offer counselling to individuals who are suffering. Some medical insurance companies offer free counselling help lines as part of their cover. Bupa, recently announced a 41% rise in callers [...]

There are two issues related to disability that are important to health insurance policies: firstly, the medical cover available for those with disabilities and secondly the cover provided should you become disabled whilst you hold a medical insurance policy. Health Insurance for the DisabledThe Disability Discrimination Act 1995In 1996, the Disability Discrimination Act made it [...]

Health Insurance News UK has previously outlined many ways of getting cheap health insurance. Co-payment, or shared responsibility as it is also known, is another option for those seeking to keep their monthly premiums down. With co-payment plans you pay a percentage of treatment costs as and when you fall ill. The more you agree [...]