10 advantages of taking out health insurance. Why do you need it?

Advantages of health insurance Are you thinking about taking out private health insurance? Would you like to have a policy adapted to your needs? In this article we want to explain why you should take out health insurance, the benefits and advantages of health insurance. Why take out health insurance After the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people are looking for health alternatives to take care of their health. Although we have an excellent Public Health System, the need to complement it has become clear. Avoiding long waiting lists, or the possibility of choosing our family doctor or any specialist are just some of the main reasons that lead us to take out health insurance. Benefits of health insurance So, what are the benefits of health insurance? According to our experts, the 10 advantages of taking out health insurance are: 1. Reduced waiting times Reducing waiting times is vital for a good diagnosis and subsequent treatment. Currently, in public health, we can wait up to 15 days to contact our family doctor and more than 50 for diagnostic tests. Can we include the source of this data? 2. Flexible hours and personalized services Forget about missing work to go to the doctor. Health insurance allows you to combine professional and family schedules. At IMQ, we also offer telephone assistance and emergency consultations. 3. Possibility of choosing both the center and the specialist Can you imagine going to the medical center you want or being able to choose the pediatrician for your children that you trust the most? At IMQ, for most specialties, you DO have to go through the family doctor. With private insurance, you will have a wide medical team. At IMQ, for example, we have more than 1,800 professionals and the largest network of our own and contracted centres in the Basque Country, including the IMQ Zorrotzaurre clinic, the largest private medical centre in the Basque Country. 4. Maximum coverage These insurance policies offer international emergency medical assistance. In the case of IMQ, coverage of up to €12,000, repatriation or medical transport of injured or sick people. With the Public Health Service, we are only covered in countries associated with the European Health Card. 5. Private hospitalisation You will be able to have your own room with a bed for a companion, which means a more comfortable and peaceful stay. 6. Exclusive coverage Physiotherapy and rehabilitation, women and maternity, fertility treatments, acupuncture, speech therapy or home hospitalisation are just some of the health services offered by some companies, such as IMQ. In addition, you can complement your policy with dental insurance for you and your family. 7. Cutting-edge techniques and technology Health insurance uses the most cutting-edge treatments and the latest technologies in the health sector, such as the new Da Vinci Robot (a robotic surgery device for the treatment of pathologies such as prostate cancer or other urological conditions) or the Tac 64 (a powerful, highly accurate diagnostic tool for highly complex pathologies). 8. Preventive medicine You can have check-ups or other types of preventive tests for early detection of possible health problems. 9. Compatible with Public Health Taking out private insurance does not mean losing access to Public Health. Quite the opposite. The idea is to complement it and get the most out of both. 10. Different insurance policies that adapt to you If we do not have the same medical needs, why are we going to take out the same insurance? At IMQ we are aware of this and that is why we offer policies that adapt to all profiles. From family plans with comprehensive coverage, such as IMQ Azul and IMQ Oro, or others designed for those looking for a health supplement that does not include surgery or anesthesia. This is the case of IMQ Activa. I need health insurance If after reading this article, you are sure that you need health insurance,