Health insurance options for men

Features in the health insurance news question whether men should consider private medical insurance, with the revelation this week that they are more likely than women to develop one of the more common types of cancer .

The research, by the National Cancer Intelligence Network, saw no biological reason for this to be so. However, men typically lead unhealthier lifestyles and are reluctant to get symptoms checked by a doctor.

Private health insurance won’t stop cancer, but it may lead to an earlier diagnosis. Private medical insurance policies pay for private consultation and treatment, meaning policyholders can skip NHS queues.

Other health insurance news this month indicated that health insurance policy demand, particularly for health cash plans, is actually growing this year despite the recession.