Joint Health Insurance
Joint health insurance gives couples access to private medical care which means you can both skip lengthy NHS waiting lists, choose private facilities for diagnosis and treatment, and receive specialist drugs unavailable on the NHS. Although you can still use NHS services, private care gives you and your partner more control over your treatment options.
If both you and your partner want private medical care, it’s more convenient and cost-effective to choose a joint plan rather than taking out two individual policies. However, it’s important to compare different providers to ensure you choose the best health insurance for your needs. We help you do this by examining all your options and weighing up what the best plan is for you.
What is the best health insurance for couples?
Different couples have different requirements, and the most suitable private health insurance will depend on a number of factors specific to you and your partner, which is why it’s so crucial to get professional advice and make sure you fully understand the policies you’re considering.
We’re here to offer free, impartial guidance at every stage and compare all UK insurance providers to find the best choice. With our help, you can make the right decisions when it comes to couples’ healthcare.
What is covered by joint health insurance?
Joint health insurance gets you access to consultations and treatment for acute conditions, which are short-term, curable ailments like broken bones, burns and various illnesses and injuries. You and your partner will need to decide what coverage you want, with the following options among those you’re most likely to see on potential policies:
- Inpatient cover - for treatment that requires a hospital bed or an overnight stay
- Outpatient cover - for diagnostic tests and consultations
- Private GP appointments or access to a GP within 24 hours
- Cancer cover - for cutting-edge cancer treatment that isn’t available on the NHS
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Joint health insurance FAQ's
You don’t necessarily need to be married to purchase joint health insurance, but you do need to live at the same address.
- Emergency treatment
- Treatment required due to an act of war or terrorism
- HIV/AIDS
- Fertility treatment
- Cosmetic surgery
- Pregnancy and childbirth costs
- Organ transplants
- Treatment for alcoholism or substance abuse
No two joint health insurance policies are the same. They vary in terms of what they cover, while factors like age, location, medical history and lifestyle also affect the price. We can’t give you an accurate cost without these details, so we suggest getting a free quote. Whatever you can afford to pay, we will find the best deals in line with your budget.
Couples therapy is often not considered to be a medical requirement, and therefore providers typically do not cover it, though they may offer individual mental health cover instead.
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Whether you want to protect your family, your business or yourself, we can find the policy for you. Choose from any of the private health insurance options below:
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