Top Ten Reasons That People Choose Private Medical Health Insurance

Research from the Association of British Insurers4. Faster recovery
(ABI) showed that the uptake of private medicalA faster recovery was important to many of the
insurance (PMI) is on the rise and that aroundresearch participants. Recovering quickly means
7,335,000 people now have some form of privateyou'll feel better sooner and also you'll have to
health cover in the UK.take less time off work.
Nick Starling, the ABI's Director of General5. Ability to see same consultant
Insurance and Health, said of the trend: "TheBeing able to see the same consultant through
continued rise in the number of people coveredprivate healthcare is important to many people as
by PMI is good news. PMI gives people the peaceit gives them continuity of care and reassurance.
of mind that they are able to get access to the6. Better quality treatment/advice
treatment they need, at the time they need it,Some people feel that they are given a better
where they need it.quality of service and treatment when they are
"PMI is good for companies and the economytreated privately.
because it enables employees to get back to7. Ability to choose location to suit you
work after illness or injury as quickly as possible.Private healthcare appeals to many people
This is why there has been a continued rise in thebecause of the choice and flexibility it gives them
number of people covered by corporate policies."over where they receive their treatment. With a
Further research from a different organisationprivate treatment plan you'll be able to shop
polled those who have private medical healtharound more and choose the treatment provider
insurance on their reasons for doing so. If youthat suits you.
don't already have health cover, here are a few8. Ability to see specialist at time to suit you
things you might want to consider - the top tenWith a private health policy you'll also have more
reasons that people choose private healthcarechoice over your appointment dates and times.
policies.This means you'll have more scope to book
1. Cleaner hospitalssomething that suits you at a time you can
More people are investing in private healthdefinitely make.
insurance because of fears about hospital9. Faster return to work
cleanliness and hospital 'superbugs' such as MRSATime off work is a worry to employees, the
and C.difficile. They believe that private hospitalsself-employed and employers. It can mean lost
are cleaner and thus safer.money and increased stress for all concerned.
2. Faster access to specialistsWith a private healthcare package, you should be
Many people choose private healthcare as it givesback on your feet and at work sooner, saving
them peace of mind, knowing that if they needyou money in the long run.
to see a specialist for any reason, they will be10. More comfortable hospitals
seen quickly. Although research has shown thatWhen they are ill, many people value comfort and
the NHS meets its 18-week targets, 80% ofprivacy during their stay in hospital. With a private
people in Britain still feel that is still too long to waithealthcare policy you'll get a private room and the
for treatment.option of luxuries such as a TV in your room.
3. No waiting lists/less painThese are the top ten reasons that more and
Of course being seen quickly has the advantagemore people are choosing to invest in private
that you'll be in pain for less time. Additionally,healthcare. If any of them matter to you, it might
often the sooner you are treated, the lessbe time to consider private medical health
chance there is of long-term or recurringinsurance yourself?
problems.