Extended hospital cash benefit for Exeter members

Enhanced support

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The health and protection insurer has extended its temporary ex-gratia benefit to PMI members until the end of March 2021

Health and protection insurer The Exeter has today announced a further extension of its enhanced cash benefit for PMI (Private Medical Insurance) members. The benefit allows members to claim up to £500 per night for any period spent in hospital during the lockdown period where they are treated without charge, regardless of whether that is in an NHS or private setting. Following the nationwide lockdown in March, and the Prime Minister's call to requisition private hospitals to support the NHS, the insurer introduced the enhanced cash benefit on a temporary ex-gratia basis. The cash benefi...

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