What’s the Difference Between Health Insurance and Medical Insurance?

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25/09/2025
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Health Insurance and Medical Insurance refer to the same product. Technically speaking, the policy name is Private Medical Insurance (PMI), but it’s often referred to as Private Health Insurance, or just Health Insurance, so there’s no difference when researching your options.

It’s similar to the way “car insurance” and “motor insurance” refer to the same product, just with different terminology.

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Private Medical Insurance is designed to pay for diagnostic testing, specialist consultations and treatment in private healthcare facilities (as opposed to using the NHS).

Usually, insurers will pay the private hospitals directly so won’t handle any money yourself. See how to get the best Private Medical policy for your needs.

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