PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE CAN BE A 'PAIN IN THE BACK'...
Posted Aug 28 2010 1:59am
In the UK the average wait for an out patients appointment is 6 weeks and more and more health insurance companies are offering the six week referral system whereby they will only cover your private treatment if the NHS cannot offer you the same treatments within six weeks.
Making a decision to take our a private health insurance plan can be quite a daunting one as there are so many insurance companies on offer. Private health insurance is supposed to be all about peace of mind and reassurance of knowing you'll get the treatment you need, when you need it and at the best hospitals.
The insurance is for the cost of surgery, medicals specialists, accommodation in a private hospital or alternatively in the NHS.
Comparison sites are an easy way to compare prices but you still sometimes need to get in touch with the insurance company direct to check and double check what you are covered for.
One very important thing to remember is to 'always' check your cover before you have any type of treatment or consultation with anyone. That way you can avoid any upset or worry about bills not being paid.
In the UK the average wait for an out patients appointment is 6 weeks and more and more health insurance companies are offering the six week referral system whereby they will only cover your private treatment if the NHS cannot offer you the same treatments within six weeks.
Making a decision to take our a private health insurance plan can be quite a daunting one as there are so many insurance companies on offer. Private health insurance is supposed to be all about peace of mind and reassurance of knowing you'll get the treatment you need, when you need it and at the best hospitals.
The insurance is for the cost of surgery, medicals specialists, accommodation in a private hospital or alternatively in the NHS.
Comparison sites are an easy way to compare prices but you still sometimes need to get in touch with the insurance company direct to check and double check what you are covered for.
One very important thing to remember is to 'always' check your cover before you have any type of treatment or consultation with anyone. That way you can avoid any upset or worry about bills not being paid.