Paying as you go

In recent years many more people have made the decision to pay for their own private medical treatment as and when they need it as an alternative to paying for insurance policies they may never use. According to market specialists Laing and Buisson, between 1998 and 2000, BUPA Hospitals saw growth of over 30% in people paying for their own private treatment. Although this increase slowed slightly during 2002 and 2003, there continues to be substantial numbers of people choosing the self-pay route to medical care. Peace of mind There are many reasons why self-pay can seem attractive to th...