Health insurance is also called medical insurance. It is insurance so that you can pay for private treatment in hospital if you are ill.
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Everyone in Britain can get free medical and health care. This is what the National Health Service (NHS) is for.
So you only need to buy health insurance if you think you want to be treated more quickly.
Health insurance
Health insurance is insurance so that you can pay for private treatment in hospital if you are ill.
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Talk to someone you trust before you buy health insurance.
Health insurance
Health insurance is insurance so that you can pay for private treatment in hospital if you are ill.
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How much will it cost?
The cost of health insurance is different for each person.
Health insurance
Health insurance is insurance so that you can pay for private treatment in hospital if you are ill.
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The insurance company will need to ask you things about yourself, including your age and if you have been ill or if you have any health problems already.
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A company you pay money to each year. In return, they agree that if something is lost, damaged or stolen, they will pay to replace it.
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Some health insurance will not cover health problems you already have.
Check what is covered before you buy it.
Health insurance
Health insurance is insurance so that you can pay for private treatment in hospital if you are ill.
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