ABI launches health insurance guide

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The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has published a guide that illustrates the value of private medical insurance (PMI) and cash plans to consumers.

The guide aims to help consumers understand more about what their health insurance options are, why people buy it and how it works. A copy of the guide can be found here ABI assistant director and head of health and protection Raluca Boroianu‑Omura said:"Health insurance is designed to work alongside all the services offered by the NHS, which customers can continue to access. "Our new guide outlines some of the reasons individuals might choose private healthcare and how insurance can help them to access and fund this. "Private medical insurers help individuals to gain access to spe...

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