Private Medical Insurance offers members the peace of mind that they have fast access to high quality healthcare. Private Medical Insurance can also offer access to high cost specialist drugs and treatment. These may not be available on the NHS or affordable to pay for directly. It’s direct aim is therefore to provide you with the comforts and reassurance you want from your initial consultation through to your aftercare.

Does your medical insurance cover mental health?

Does your medical insurance cover mental health?

Stress, anxiety and depression being at the forefront of many health concerns of the modern day, so o you know whether your private medical insurance would cover you for any claims and treatment relating to mental health? Mental health issues really could affect anyone. Certain life events or situations could trigger a seriously negative effect over a person’s emotional and psychological wellbeing. People who have private medical insurance in the UK may have the benefit of mental health cover included in their cover. If you have psychiatric cover then this is great news as you will at least be able…

Private health insurance for cancer claims

Private health insurance for cancer claims

At SMP Healthcare the question about health insurance for cancer claims is one we are often asked. Looking at statistics of 1 in 2 people being diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. People want to know that their health insurance will help them get a quick diagnosis of all medical conditions. Especially cancer. Cancer Research UK confirm that almost 4 in 10 cases of cancer could be prevented.  Smoking and obesity are two well-known preventable causes of cancer. How the insurance companies try to help Health insurance providers such as Vitality Health encourage their members to live healthier lifestyles. Smoking…

Does Private Medical Insurance cover pregnancy?

Does Private Medical Insurance cover pregnancy?

When you buy a private medical insurance policy in the UK, there are a whole host of insurers to choose from. You should be aware that the majority of UK policies do not cover for routine pregnancy or childbirth without complications. Private medical insurance in the UK is for the treatment of acute medical conditions. Natural and routine pregnancy and childbirth is not classed as an illness. If private medical insurance cover for pregnancy, infertility, maternity or childbirth is important to you there are options. You may need to look at your cover a little differently and buy an international…

The Exeter, Health Insurance options.

The Exeter, Health Insurance options.

For more than 100 years, The Exeter, a British friendly society, has been specialising in health and life insurance. During this time they have achieved many things. They have won numerous industry awards, with some of the most recent awards including: 2020 – Winner of the Best Individual Income Protection Insurance, Cover Excellence Awards 2019 – Best Individual Life Insurance, Cover Excellence Awards 2019 – Best Private Medical Insurance, Cover Customer Care Awards Their Philosophy: Although they aren’t the biggest provider, The Exeter have very clear brand values. They follow these to help establish personal relationships with their customers making…

Cigna offer CompanyHealth cover

Cigna offer CompanyHealth cover

If your business employs 100 or more staff then Cigna are able to offer the comprehensive business cover called CompanyHealth. CompanyHealth cover from Cigna is a comprehensive health insurance policy that offers you a number of benefit options to choose from