Independent Financial Advisers

A Short Guide to Private Health Insurance

We thought it would be a good idea to compile a short guide, just to explain as simply as possible, the benefits of private medical insurance (PMI) and how it works for people in the UK. Definition A health insurance policy is designed to offer the policy holder with access to private facilities to receive treatment for acute medical conditions. While illness or injury can be a stressful event, this insurance policy is designed relieve some of the stress by ensuring the policyholder receives the best treatment as quickly as possible. The policies are not designed as a 'cure all' for every ailment, but they have many benefits including the member being able to choose their specialist, at a time convenient to themselves ...