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When you’re ill the last thing you want is to be worried about money issues and you’ll want the best care available without the highest costs. Health insurance is meant to provide all those things to you and there ways you take out a policy and still save money.
Types of cover
Group or Family policy
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Live a healthy lifestyle
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There are varying types of health insurance cover available to most people, among these are: Critical illness insurance, private medical insurance and income protection.
Critical illness insurance covers you once you have been diagnosed with a serious illness. It pays out a lump sum to cover medical costs and loss of income.
Private medical insurance is insurance that covers the cost of getting medical treatment through a non-NHS source.
Income Protection pays up to 65% of previous income should they become unable to work due to accident or sickness.
Decide what level of cover you need but don’t go for anything in excess as that will affect your premium. Top
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There are varying levels of group policies available and many of these can make you a substantial saving. If you and your partner have a policy each look into taking out a joint policy, if your each of you family members has a policy look into getting a family policy. Top
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Many people don’t realise that they can make substantial savings by shopping around for the best quote. You should be on the lookout for the insurer with the most affordable coverage that meets your needs. This advice doesn’t apply just to people looking to take out their first policy but also to those currently in one. Use our search engine to compare and contrast the deals on offer to save yourself time and money: here. Top
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Insurance premiums are based, among other things, on risk and it’s a simple fact that an unhealthy lifestyle increases your risk of medical problems. Insurers recognise this and offer discounts to people who live healthy lifestyles. If you smoke you should consider quitting and if you’re overweight you should consider taking up exercise and eating right. As an added benefit many health insurance policies offer discounted or even free gym memberships to help you keep the healthy habits up. Top
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You may be young and healthy now and see little point in taking out a health insurance policy, but it is exactly because you are young and healthy that you should. You could save money overall by taking out a policy immediately as you will be considered low risk. This can make you a substantial saving as the years progress. Top
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