Private Health Insurance is designed to cover the cost of private medical treatment both as an out-patient and in-patient. Cover includes fees for consultations, surgeons and anesthetists, as well as private ambulances and hospital room charges. There are many different Health Insurance policy types, which offer access to specialist drugs and treatment, diagnostics, scans and surgical procedures.
Anyone looking to skip NHS waiting lists, wanting to see a private specialist or receive treatment in a private hospital, this type of cover fits the bill. Patients have access to specialist GP's, private hospitals and treatments, rather than waiting for an appointment at your local NHS clinic.
Yes, taking out Private Health Insurance for your family is a great way to protect the health of you and your family members. Your policy provides cover for the whole family allowing you to bypass lengthy NHS waiting times and receive appointments and treatments a lot quicker.