Insurance companies often offer different options when it comes to hospital cover. If you want to have the high charging London Hospitals covered, make sure this is included.

Some insurers such as AXA Health offer just one hospital list.

The London hospitals options from other insurers include:

  • Aviva: Extended hospital List
  • Vitality Health: London Care
  • Freedom Health Insurance: London Plus

The reason that they are often shown separately is because of cost.

You may find your chosen consultant will see you at a different hospital.

 

How to choose a specialist or consultant

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.

Individual Health Insurance Plans in the UK

Individual Health Insurance Plans in the UK

Perhaps your decision to look at individual health insurance is due to the medical history of a family member or recent medical experiences of close friends. Whatever has made you decide to consider private health insurance, it is essential that you find the right policy from the start.

Is your health insurance offering you a guided option?

Is your health insurance offering you a guided option?

Over recent years most of the health insurance providers in the UK have introduced treatment pathways for musculoskeletal conditions. These have worked well, allowing the insured member to call the insurance company directly for any claims relating to aches and pains affecting the joints, bones and muscles. This saves time in waiting for a GP appointment and can get you treated far quicker.

How can I buy cheap health insurance?

How can I buy cheap health insurance?

What an excellent question that is! If there were a definitive answer that would be even better. Do people really want cheap health insurance or great value? I guess the trouble with the word “cheap” is that everyone has their own idea as to what cheap really is. Is it £10 or £100 per month? Maybe the better question is “how can I buy a private medical insurance policy that offers great value?” Speak to a specialist health insurance broker Talking through your primary objectives for buying a private medical insurance policy is a great starting point. If you know…

5 Questions to ask BEFORE you buy private medical insurance

5 Questions to ask BEFORE you buy private medical insurance

When you look at buying private medical insurance for the first time there are many questions you might have. The insurance policy you buy should be specific to your own requirements as there is not a “standard” policy option. It is much better to know everything you can find out before you buy a policy. Whether you are looking at cover as an individual, family or for your business. What are the 5 questions you really should ask? Will the policy cover my pre-existing conditions? If you are a new customer buying a policy for yourself or your family there…