Escalating PMI premiums and a crippled NHS have forcedconsumers to look for other alternatives. Could self-pay be atangible solution? Johanna Gornitzki investigates
Private medical insurance (PMI) has always been seen by the majority of people as a luxury rather than a necessity. While it may be the perfect solution for those clients who can afford it, the greater part of the British population may find it hard to justify the cost of cover, particularly if they do not ever claim. Therefore, most people have come to rely on the public healthcare system when they require medical care. However, there are several downsides to depending fully on the NHS. Waiting lists for both treatment and consultations are still long, something many people do not ...
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