Health cover –
age concern

Health cover may not seem an immediate priority when you’re young and healthy but, like saving for a pension, it’s crucial you think about health cover even if you still have your youth. Illness, hereditary disease and lifestyle health issues can arise whatever your age (as the growing reports on alcohol abuse leading to increased cases of cirrhosis of the liver in people in their twenties and thirties shows). Obesity and smoking are still two leading areas of concern for the UK population, and having effective health cover offers one way of managing any health problems that arise early and later in life.

Health cover: an ageing problem

At the same time, taking out health cover when you are young also makes financial sense if you hope to live till a ripe old age. The older you get, the more costly it will be to take out health cover. And of course, the older you become, the more likely you are to succumb to health problems. As reports suggest, the UK population is living for much longer as a result of advances in medicine, lifestyles and technology. Investing in health cover is one way of ensuring that those years will be spent comfortably if you need health care.

Health cover: The dementia risk

As we live longer, the risks of certain diseases increase. Dementia cases are expected to peak in the next twenty years and the cost of caring for mental health illnesses such as dementia can be too much for those who simply can’t afford it. Health cover is an affordable way of ensuring that dementia sufferers receive the best possible care. The news is riddled with stories about the daily challenges of dementia, including the impact it has on financial security and freedom. The Alzheimer’s Society has issued a report stating that social care charges are hitting the elderly and vulnerable harder than ever. With around 850,000 people currently living with dementia in the UK, health cover will become increasingly crucial as that figure is estimated to rise to over a million people struggling with the disease in less than 20 years’ time.

Make sure you’re covered

The Alzheimer’s Society has said those struggling with the disease should not have to make choices between paying for essential care and their grocery bills. Investing in good quality health care means patients are safeguarding their future. Dementia is a progressive disease of the brain and sufferers can find it hard to make financial decisions, especially if they don’t have relatives to step in and help. Like saving for a pension health cover is a pro-active step you can take when you’re young to help ensure you have a comfortable retirement, in sickness and in health.

Looking for health cover? Speak to Right to Health

Right to Health is a leading UK health insurance intermediary, helping individuals and businesses find the best private health insurance cover. With access to the UK’s top health insurance companies, Right to Health has advised thousands of clients and can help you to get great health coverage for a competitive premium. Right to Health is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, which means you can be confident that the recommendations you are given really are in your best interests. To find out more or to get a review of your current health insurance, call us on 08000 753 999 or click the Get Quotes button at the top of the page.