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Health insurance, also known as private medical insurance (PMI), is a type of insurance that covers the cost of medical care, should you need it.
In the UK, the main benefits of PMI are:
– Skip NHS waiting lists
– High quality treatment
– Better facilities
Health Insurance within the UK is normally a personal choice. Since the NHS provide free treatments, you only need private medical insurance if:
– You would prefer not to wait for NHS treatments
– You would rather stick to private hospitals
– You want to be covered for treatment that the NHS doesn’t provide
When receiving your policy documents from your health insurance provider, there should be some instructions on how to make a claim there. Alternatively follow these steps:
– Visit your GP
– Contact your health insurance provider
– Get a diagnosis, treatment or surgery
– Some insurance providers also have an online form where you can make a claim.