Private Medical Insurance

Fewer people are taking time off sick because of current economic conditions, research by a private medical insurance provider has found. A survey by HSA revealed that 83 per cent of people said they were feeling the effects of the credit crunch, while 42 per cent claimed they were less likely to ... read more »

Many people are struggling to meet the costs of healthcare costs, new research has revealed.Engage Mutual Assurance reports that six in ten people cannot afford healthcare, of which 43 per cent said they could no longer pay for regular check-ups at the dentist.A further 43 per cent said they could ... read more »

Those seeking health insurance ought to consider taking it out as early as possible, according to one expert.Vanessa Bourne, a spokesperson for the Patients Association, said although having a healthy lifestyle may reduce premiums, people cannot "avoid" their genetics."Our advice ... read more »

Expats who are unsure about the level of healthcare they are entitled to in their new country should consider taking out health insurance, it has been reported.Although healthcare is "very affordable" in certain destinations, it may be worthwhile for expats to take out health insurance to ... read more »

AXA Insurance has introduced a new private healthcare plan specifically for children.The First Healthcare scheme costs £9.99 a month and, among its benefits, offers to pay for in-patient or day-patient private hospital treatment "provided the NHS cannot see the child within six weeks of ... read more »