Health Insurance News

Cheap health insurance in the UK starts from around £23 a month., with the lowest premiums going to younger, non-smoking adults who choose a basic treatment-only plan and accept a modest excess. Private medical insurance (PMI) is a policy that pays towards private treatment for new, acute conditions that develop after your cover starts, sitting […]

Dog health insurance is a policy that helps cover unexpected vet bills if your dog is injured or falls ill, with UK premiums varying widely in 2026 depending on your dog’s breed, age and the level of cover you choose. It does not pay for routine care such as vaccinations, worming or neutering, which sit […]

United Kingdom private health insurance, also called private medical insurance (PMI), is an insurance policy that pays for eligible private treatment of new, short-term (acute) medical conditions, letting you skip NHS waiting lists for diagnosis and planned care. It sits alongside the NHS rather than replacing it, and does not cover A&E, emergencies or the […]

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a free card that lets you access medically necessary state healthcare when travelling in the EU, on the same basis and at the same cost as a local resident. For most UK residents the EHIC has been replaced by the UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), though existing […]

Business medical insurance UK schemes give your employees faster access to private diagnosis and treatment for many acute conditions, typically for £35 to £110 per employee per month in 2026 depending on the team, cover level and location. It is a group version of private medical insurance (PMI): the company holds one policy covering named […]

Health insurance for European travel usually means the medical section of a travel insurance policy, which pays for emergency treatment, hospital stays and repatriation while you are abroad. For a typical one-week trip to Europe, medical cover can vary widely by insurer, age and health, so it is worth comparing current quotes before you buy. […]