Health insurance is not available for everyone; all policies will cover people who are in good general health, but the vast majority will not insure people with serious existing health conditions and chronic, long-term illnesses. Some policies have age restrictions and many patients will have to undergo a medical before they can be insured. It is best to discuss your individual situation with a representative from the insurance company. In general, health insurance policies are designed to cover private treatment for short-term illnesses that can easily be cured. Health conditions and treatments commonly excluded from private health insurance policies include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Private health insurance may also not be offered to those who regularly participate in dangerous sports or those with dangerous careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are the benefits of health insurance?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Is it easy to make a claim for health insurance?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n How much does health insurance cost?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Is health insurance available for everyone?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n How do I choose which insurance plan to go for?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n