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Health Insurance FAQs

Find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions around private health insurance in the UK. If you have any other questions that aren’t answered below, just get in touch and we’ll be happy to help!

Are newborns covered under private health insurance?

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Are there any age restrictions to private health insurance?

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Can I cancel my health insurance policy at any time?

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Can I get health insurance if I’m over 50?

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Can I get health insurance with my partner?

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Can I make my health insurance premiums cheaper?

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Can I change or switch health insurance providers?

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Can I use my health insurance straight away?

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Do I have to get health insurance through my employer?

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Do I have to pay excess on my private health insurance?

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Does health insurance cover all treatments?

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Does health insurance cover cancer treatments?

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Does health insurance cover me for my pre-existing conditions?

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Does health insurance cover my family?

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Does private health insurance affect my access to the NHS?

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Does private health insurance cover mental health?

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How do I buy health insurance?

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How do I compare private health insurance?

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How do you get health insurance when you retire?

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How do you make a claim on health insurance?

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How much is private health insurance?

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Is private health insurance worth it?

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How can I avoid making a mistake when first taking out private medical Insurance?

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What are the benefits of private health insurance?

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What does health insurance cover?

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What hospitals can I use with my health insurance cover?

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What is a group health plan?

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What is a health insurance premium?

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What is private health insurance?

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What questions should I ask my health insurance company?

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What should I check before getting health insurance?

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What’s the difference between the NHS and private health insurance?

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Who needs health insurance?

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