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Out-patient cover; what does it mean?
When you buy a private medical insurance policy, there will be multiple options and different insurers, different policies and different geographical areas to choose from. One of the benefits available to you is out-patient cover, but you may not be entirely sure what this means. Out-patients cover can be split into two sections: consultations and diagnostics. When your GP refers you to see a specialist, this is normally done as an out-patient consultation. If your specialist requires you to have tests, these are generally done as out-patient diagnostics. These are the two different elements of out-patient cover. Out-patient cover for…
UK Health Insurance providers
There are several UK health insurance providers available for you to choose from when you buy or renew a policy. You will no doubt have heard of the big-name brands such as Bupa and AXA Health, but there are many more providers available to you. And just because you have heard of the big-name brands, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are offering you the best deal. Comparing benefits between insurers is time consuming, but if you work with a specialist health insurance broker you can receive a full breakdown of all your options. Talking to an expert at Ascend Health…
How to choose a specialist or consultant
So your GP has told you that you need to see a consultant. How do you choose a consultant or specialist for your appointment. Can your GP recommend someone specifically or can you do your own online research? The experts at Ascend Health can help you to work out how you go about choosing which specialist to contact for your medical treatment.
Retirement and your private medical insurance
When you are thinking about your finances at retirement, this is not just limited to pensions and investments. Your private medical insurance / health insurance could also be one of your priorities. Especially true if you have medical history that needs to be considered. The experts at Ascend Health can help you to understand your options with NO OBLIGATION to buy.
Physical exercise can help your mental health
If you suffer with mental health conditions such as stress and anxiety, becoming physically active can assist in improving your mood. Physical exercise can help your mental health in a number of ways, and it doesn’t have to be joining a CrossFit box or running a marathon. By simply moving your body more, you are increasing your physical exercise. There are a number of physical exercises that you can do at home, including: Chair exercises Gardening Active household chores such as hoovering or cleaning windows Playing active computer games Walking up and down your stairs Doing stretching exercises while watching…
Top 10 reasons to buy health insurance
What are the main reasons that people buy health insurance in the UK? Check out the top 10 reasons that the Ascend Health experts believe drive people to spend money on their health privately.
Why you should think about health screening
Health screening and assessments are an excellent way of monitoring your health. If you think about health screening and the benefit it can give you, why would you hesitate? As some medical conditions can live undetected in your system, health screening can be a good way of finding out more about your health. When you know what is going on in your body, you have a chance to make lifestyle changes that will give you a healthier future. You can choose different levels of screening and there are a number of facilities and providers. The cost will depend on how…
Company funded health insurance?
If you are looking for health insurance, you’ll need to know the best way to pay for it. It’s a simple question for large SME or corporate businesses, but what if you are a one-man band? Company-funded health insurance is popular in the UK marketplace. There are many small companies registered in the UK. Even sole traders or partnerships that have private medical insurance can use their business bank account to pay for the policy. Whether you require a small or large private medical insurance scheme, your business can fund your policy. Do you want company-funded health insurance? Importantly, you need…
Private GP services via mobile app
Do you have private medical insurance? If you do and are with one of the 6 providers below, you will have access to private GP services via a mobile app. With the increasing demand on the NHS, and GP appointments becoming like gold dust, private medical insurance is there to relieve some of the pressure on the NHS and take the strain off lengthy wait times. With a digital GP app, you can be seen in as little as 24 hours, from the convenience of your own home, or you could take a call at work to avoid having to…
The benefit of private healthcare rewards
In the UK, over 11% of the population have private medical insurance. Private medical insurance is available to anyone in the UK. Whether you are an individual member, or a company owner with an SME group, or a corporate business. Private healthcare is a great benefit for you, your family or your employees. Find out more about policies that offer private healthcare rewards. You may not be aware that, in addition to healthcare, many insurers offer a range of private healthcare rewards. UK private medical insurers such as AXA, Bupa and Vitality all offer reward programmes. These are extra incentives…