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Save money on your health insurance
Save money on your health insurance 6 ways to save money on your health insurance: Speak to an independent specialist The best way to cut cost with your health insurance is to speak to someone who is a specialist in the health insurance sector, such as a broker. A specialist broker will be able to review your existing cover, understand what you are paying for and the benefits you would like as a customer. Stick to the core benefits It is worth getting a specialist broker to review your policy to remove any benefits you may not have asked for, or…
Where to buy dental insurance for employees
With access to NHS dental appointments in serious decline, buying a Company Dental Insurance for employees is a great way to help your staff fund dental treatment. Group dental insurance is a low cost employee benefit that can help staff pay for everyday healthcare costs related to their teeth. Find out how you can buy a great policy through SMP Healthcare today.
Great value personal health insurance
Great value personal health insurance Wouldn’t you love a great value private health insurance policy? InSpire core cover could be the one for you! With the InSpire health plan you choose the cover that focuses on the care and treatment which matters to you and your family. First, you start with the core cover in your policy which includes in-patient and day-patient treatments, as well as out-patient surgery. You are also able to add out-patient cover and therapies to your policy, to enhance your cover. AXA InSpire health plan also includes an additional plan option which you can add to…
The importance of using a health insurance broker
The importance of using a health insurance broker What is the importance of using a health insurance broker? Well, a health insurance broker can find the best suited-medical insurance for your needs and budget, and there are at least 5 advantages for you not to source this on your own. We are a human version of a cost comparison website. We have knowledge and expertise. We help you understand what a policy covers. We make sure you choose the right benefits and don’t pay for what you don’t need. What is the importance of using a health…
Your New Year’s Health Resolution
We are lucky to have the NHS here in the UK and private medical insurance does not replace it. If you can afford it, then why not get yourself ahead of the queue. Take yourself out of the NHS system and free up the appointments for those people who cannot afford any alternative.
Aviva health insurance gets a make-over
In fact, whether you are looking for a policy on a personal basis or for your business, Aviva can provide a flexible solution. In March 2021 there have been a number of changes. It is great to see a well-loved household brand reviewing their cover and making improvements for their members.
What type of UK Health Insurance do I need?
There are a number of different types of Health Insurance policies available in the UK market so how do you know which is the best one for you. Finding out about the options available can really help you make a decision about your cover before you buy a policy. A specialist Health Insurance broker can really help you to understand the market and what benefits are a great choice for you.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
March is the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Target Ovarian Cancer is the UK’s leading charity and want to do everything they can to raise vital funds and awareness about this type of cancer. The pandemic has affected fundraising in many charities including this one.
Does health insurance cover you for cosmetic surgery?
Your Health Insurance is designed to cover you for the treatment of acute medical conditions. Cosmetic surgery does not fall into this category because you are choosing to have surgery or a medical procedure to change your appearance. The same ruling applies with Dental Insurance. Cosmetic Dental treatment is excluded under the terms and conditions of the policies available from our panel of providers.
The One Fund Cash Plan from The Exeter
There are 7 benefit categories and 7 cover levels. Each cover level gives you a pot of money that your employees can use towards everyday healthcare costs. Only 4 of the benefit categories have a maximum spend attached. Complementary therapies are not one of those categories.