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Private medical insurance
Overweightandunhappy · 18/03/2023 20:22
Is it possible to get private medical insurance that will cover pre-existing medical conditions?
I need an operation on my foot due to an injury a few months ago and am considering going private as I am on the NHS waiting list and have been told that will be 9-12 months (at least).
Nimbostratus100 · 18/03/2023 20:24
no of course not, that defeats the object of insurance... you can pay to go private though
Orangesandlemons77 · Yesterday 11:51
Try Benenden, it is not health insurance and may cover it, there is a list of what it covers on the website. You need to be with them 6 months first.
Orangesandlemons77 · Yesterday 11:52
Oh sorry if 9-12 months and already with NHS might not be worth it.
Ginisatonic · Yesterday 11:53
No you can’t but many private hospitals will do a fixed price for operations. Ask them about costs.
SarahShorty · Yesterday 11:55
Yes, but they'll charge you more. I'd rather pay the money than suffer.
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