Health insurance

  • An introduction to private medical insurance
    Doctor and patient

    Private medical insurance doesn't have to be expensive and can help protect you from the unknown. Sam Barrett looks at the options.

  • Cut the cost of critical illness insurance
    heart rate monitor

    Being diagnosed with a serious illness is one of the most stressful events that could happen to you. As well as dealing with the illness you will need to consider how you will cope financially if you become too ill to work.

  • A guide to health insurance
    Nurse with patient

    Despite greater transparency in medical insurance market, it's crucial that you carefully consider the variety of cover available. Sam Barrett surveys the market to help you make the right choice...

  • How protection insurance could save you thousands
    Broken leg victim in wheelchair

    Protection insurance is not very exciting, but can make all the difference when dealing with life's unexpected surprises.

  • A guide to health insurance
    Nurse with patient

    Despite providers bringing more transparency to medical insurance, it's crucial that you carefully consider the variety of cover available. Sam Barrett surveys the market to help you make the right choice.

  • Private medical insurance: is it worth the cost?
    Nick Kirwan from the Association of British Insurers

    The number of people taking out private medical insurance has risen. Nick Kirwan from the Association of British Insurers explains the benefits of insuring your health - and how you can cut the cost of cover.

  • Take the pain out of dental bills

    A visit to the dentist is becoming increasingly expensive but there are ways to cushion the blow and avoid a painfully large dental bill.

  • Protect your family from life's unexpected events

    Most people take their health for granted. But what would happen if ill health meant you were unable to work? Moneywise TV interviews Richard Wyatt-Haines, from Exeter Family Friendly, to find out how you can protect your family from life's unexpected events.

  • How can I find affordable dental treatment?
    False teeth

    A Moneywise reader, whose NHS dentist has closed, wants to find affordable dental treatment or insurance to pay for a crown replacement. Independent financial adviser Joanne Roberts offers her advice.

  • Budgeting for healthcare
    Girl having teeth checked by dentist

    The cost of everyday healthcare treatments such as dental and optical can quickly mount up. Budgeting using a healthcare cash plan can be a useful and affordable way to finance everyday health costs, writes Sam Barrett.