Inpatient health insurance focuses on hospital admissions, surgery and overnight stays. It covers operating theatre fees, consultant charges, nursing care and private room costs. Premiums tend to be lower than full PMI, making it a practical option if you use the NHS for routine care but want private cover for major treatment.
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Hospital-only private medical cover for surgery and admissions
In-patient cover pays for overnight stays in private hospitals, including private room costs, nursing care and standard hospital charges. This helps you skip NHS queues for non-urgent surgery and access prompt admission when a consultant recommends in-patient treatment.
Plans typically cover operating theatre fees, surgeon charges, anaesthetist fees and aftercare following surgery. Day-patient procedures are usually included alongside overnight admissions, providing protection for a wide range of planned operations and major medical interventions across most specialties.
By focusing only on hospital-based treatment and excluding most out-patient benefits, in-patient PMI offers a leaner premium structure. It suits people happy to use the NHS for GP referrals, routine tests and minor consultations while keeping private cover for surgery and serious treatment.