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How much does your GP charge for a medical report?

How much does your GP charge for a medical report?

When you have been referred to a specialist for treatment your health insurance provider may require a GP report. This may be needed before you can go ahead with your treatment. The insurer is not being difficult or trying to avoid honouring your claim. They just need more details in relation to your condition and a reason why the referral has been made. Your insurance provider may need clarification as to the first time you had symptoms of the condition too. Did you realise that more often than not, your GP will charge for this service? You can choose to a…

Private Medical Treatment in and around Chelmsford

Private Medical Treatment in and around Chelmsford

With some NHS GP surgeries in the Essex area having a long waiting list for appointments, seeing a private GP could mean that you get a diagnosis far quicker than waiting to see your NHS GP. There is a cost involved and although some private medical insurance policies will offer some cover for private GP visits, not all do.

SMP are now offering Saturday appointments

SMP are now offering Saturday appointments

Whether you are an individual, family, small business owner or corporate client.  If you would like to come to our offices on a Saturday or would like a call to go through your private health insurance options,  we are more than happy to accommodate you. Please be aware, appointments for a Saturday are on a “first come, first served” basis.

Family health insurance; are your children still eligible for cover?

Family health insurance; are your children still eligible for cover?

There are several reasons why adult children may no longer be eligible for cover under a family health insurance policy. The reasons can vary dependent upon the insurer and the policy itself. Each insurer has their own detailed explanation as to how they define dependants under a family health insurance policy. We have listed some of the criteria that applies for children from four of the biggest health insurance providers: AVIVA Under an individual Healthier Solutions family health insurance policy, they are covered by the policy if they live at home, with no upper age limit. Dependants under a group…

Added value from April International UK

Added value from April International UK

If you are looking for International Private Medical Insurance for your business then why not consider a policy with April International UK . They are a specialist provider when it comes to the International healthcare market and really do offer added value for their clients. What can April International offer as added value? There are three key elements of the April International UK policy that offer a unique combination of benefits that provide you with additional peace of mind. Red24 The Blood Care Foundation Best Doctors Red24 This element of the policy means that the cost of EMERGENCY NON-MEDICAL evacuation…