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Protecting you and your family

Private Health Insurance (otherwise known as Private Medical Insurance or PMI) provides you and your family with the assurance of knowing treatment is available to you as soon as possible. Receive a fast diagnosis through private healthcare plans.

What are the benefits of private health insurance?

There are many benefits to having Private Medical Insurance, you will have quick access to diagnosis and treatment.

Access to Treatment

You may have access to the latest and most effective treatment options.

Choice of Consultants

Your policy may give you the ability to choose your preferred consultant from a pool of the leading medical professionals in the country.

Speed of Treatment

Receive quick access to diagnosis, treatment and support privately without the worry of potential NHS waiting times.

Flexibility

Private healthcare allows you to manage your appointment times around your schedule.

Privacy

Your health insurance policy aims to provide you access to your own private room during your stay in hospital and also provides you flexible visiting hours.

Choice of Hospitals

Whether it is a private hospital or a specialised facility, you choose a treatment location that suits you and your family from the list of facilities available under your policy.

More than 5.1 million people in the UK have Private Medical Insurance.
Source: Association of medical insurers.

How does it work?

Private Medical Insurance will cover you for the treatment of acute medical conditions, with access to high-quality care.

This ABI health insurance guide offers more information.

Find out more

Speak to one of the team on
01202 800 400

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How do I choose the right policy?

As we are Independent Private Health Insurance Specialists, we understand how important it is to have the right cover in place for you and your family.  With our experience in the Health Insurance Industry, and in collaboration with our trusted partners, we will advise you on the correct cover for your requirements.

How Equity Health Can Help

  • Specialists in Private Health Insurance.
  • A fair and personal analysis of the market.
  • Bespoke service.
  • Dedicated account manager.

We will dedicate time to understand your unique requirements

An experienced Equity Health broker will discuss your individual requirements and recommend the most suitable Health Insurance Policy for you from our list of leading insurance providers.

For free impartial advice call us

01202 800 400
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What does Private Medical insurance include?

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In/Day patient

In/day patient covers acute conditions where you need a hospital bed for the day or overnight. This is often included in the ‘core’ cover of most policies and covers the cost of treatment, accommodation, meals, nursing care and drugs and dressings.
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Additional options

Policies are usually modular which means most providers will enable you to include additional options to your policy, these may include alternative therapies, chiropractic, dental, optical, Travel, physiotherapy and psychiatric treatments.
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Outpatient

Outpatient cover includes the time spent with a consultant and diagnostic tests such as MRI, CT, PET scans, blood tests and x-rays. Most private healthcare providers offer full outpatient cover and the option to reduce the limit to a monetary amount.
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Cancer Cover

Most insurers will include a basic level of cancer cover within their policy. This often covers surgery, Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, hormone therapy and palliative care. Some policies will also provide additional cover for experimental treatment, wigs and prosthetics.
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Hospital lists

The hospitals you will have access to vary for each provider, however, you will have a choice of UK locations. You can expect to receive access to hospital groups such as BMI, Nuffield Health, Ramsey and Spire hospitals. Central London hospitals are not always included in your standard policy but may be included at an additional premium.

Consultant fees and guidelines

Most insurers will have a set guideline of what they will and won’t pay towards a consultant’s fees.

Want to compare all of the UK’s providers?

Or learn more about our comparison process for renewing your existing policy.

Are you leaving a company paid Health Insurance scheme?

We research the market to find the most competitive prices from the UK’s leading personal health insurance providers who are able to offer a continued personal medical exclusions method of underwriting, from your company paid health insurance policy.

Cost effective solutions for group leavers

Often your current health insurer may apply a premium loading to your policy to continue your cover when you leave your employment. We provide a comprehensive service for group leavers who want to explore their options and find cost effect solutions.

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