Axa PPP Healthcare is launching a new type of lower-cost private medical insurance targeted at the over 55s to cover ailments which hinder quality of life.
Called Retirement Essentials, the new policy is said to cost around a third of the price of normal PMI premiums as it covers the cost of consultations, diagnostic tests and treatment for conditions which might not be considered life-threatening but could seriously enhance a person’s quality of life if tackled sooner rather than later. This form of PMI cover is targeted at individuals who are concerned they may in the future need operations to correct: heart conditions, through angiograms and cardiac surgery; joint problems, through hip, shoulder or knee replacements; eye conditions, ...
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