Plenty of plans: but take care

Individuals are given a wide range of options when choosing on a private medical insurance plan. The diversity of variables and excesses included through these plans can thus makeit difficult for them to compare costs. In order to get a clearer picture of what are on offer, it is recommended that customers closely study the brochuresof the medical insurers. Beyond the differences in policies, the common thread uniting providers of private medical plans, both the provident associations andthe insurance companies, is their drive to decelerate the rising cost of claims. The insurance plans of Ambassador Insurance, BCWA, BUPA, Exeter Friendly Society, Norwhich Union, OHRA, Prime Health, Provincial Insurance and Sun Alliance are described in detail.