Self-pay
Paying for private treatment directly, without using insurance.
Self-pay patients agree a price with the hospital, often as a fixed package covering the consultant, the facility and any follow-up. It is the alternative to insurance for a one-off procedure, and it is sometimes cheaper than claiming on a policy with a high excess and a no-claims scale. Prices vary considerably between providers and regions, so quotes are worth comparing in writing.
Where this comes up
Guides that use this term
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