All about health insurance
Find out what you need to know about health insurance, including how it works and how to decide what type of cover is right for you.

How much does health insurance cost?
Learn about the key factors that might affect the cost of health insurance.

Ways to enhance or reduce your health insurance
Discover the difference between our health insurance cover types, and what your options are.

Health insurance: the different types and how affordable they are
Before you buy health insurance, consider your needs and your budget.

Are pre-existing conditions covered by health insurance?
Here's why your health insurance might not cover a pre-existing condition.
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How health insurance excess works
When applying for health insurance, you'll usually be able to choose an excess amount. So what is excess, and how does it work?

The doctor will see you (virtually) now - see a digital GP
See a specialist without leaving your home.

The benefits of health insurance if you’re self-employed
Back to work or back to bed? Self-employed health insurance is the help you need to be your best

Why do my health insurance premiums go up?
When we’re figuring out the price of your health insurance, there are a few different factors we need to think about. Some of them are about you and your lifestyle, and others are about the world around us and what’s happening in the insurance market.
Improving your health
Top tips, guides, and expert advice on how to manage and improve your health.

How physiotherapy works
Our guide to physiotherapy and its benefits

Reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes is a serious condition that causes your blood sugar levels to climb too high. Find out more on how to prevent type 2 diabetes here.

Is mental health care covered by health insurance?
Health insurance can offer a helping hand for both your body and mind. But what’s covered and what support you can get will depend on the individual policy.

Cancer, covered
Cancer care is always part of the package with our core health insurance cover. Our cover will help take care of you and your family when you need it most.

A practical guide to better understand and tackle being overweight or obese
Discover the causes and health risks of obesity, how you can combat it, and what we can do to help on your journey.

Heart disease and health insurance
Heart disease may be more common than you think.

What to expect from a digital GP consultation
With the help of a smart device, you can now get help for your symptoms without leaving your sofa thanks to a virtual visit to the digital GP.

How to take care of your eyes
Find out how to prevent sight loss through diet, eye protection and regular check ups

The benefits of acupuncture
Could acupuncture help with your headaches, migraines, joint pain or neck pain?

How to keep your teeth healthy
Learn how to keep your teeth looking and feeling great by following our simple steps to ensure you’re brushing them correctly. Find out more here.

Long COVID: is it really the right diagnosis?
The symptoms of long COVID are wide-ranging, how do you know when it isn’t long COVID and when you might need support for something else? Find out more here.

Battling burnout
Burnout can occur after long-term stress, leaving you with physical and emotional exhaustion. Learn more about the signs, causes and dealing with burnout here.

Handling seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Most cases of SAD happen in the winter, but it's possible to have symptoms in the summer months.

All about the menopause
The menopause is when a person stops having periods and can’t get pregnant naturally anymore. Find out more about the causes and when it starts here.

Lowering your blood pressure
Simple ways to help lower your blood pressure and protect yourself from serious illness.
On The Aviva Edit
Browse related articles about health insurance in our magazine, The Edit.

What to do after someone dies – a checklist
It can be difficult to know what to do following the death of a loved one, and in what order. Find out what you need to do first and what you can leave for later.
Find out more
Confused by all the unfamiliar terms, or not sure what happens if you have a pre-existing medical condition? We can help make things clearer.
Health insurance glossary
If you’re unfamiliar with the language of health insurance, take a look at our A to Z of key terms.
How we deal with pre-existing medical conditions
Here’s a simple guide to what the key terms mean, and what you need to think about when deciding which one’s best for you.
BMI calculator
Our BMI (Body Mass Index) calculator is a basic tool that looks at your weight relative to your height. If you think it might help you to see this comparison, give it a try.
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