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Healthcare Insurance Products (IF7) looks at private medical insurance (PMI) in the UK.
PMI provides benefits to around 10% of the UK's population and the relationship between private healthcare and the NHS can be complex.
PMI policies are underwritten by for-profit and not-for-profit organisations, while health trusts and self-funded schemes may provide customers with PMI-style benefits but use little or no insurance.
An understanding of healthcare outside the UK helps to put the NHS and PMI in context and we look at an overview of some of these major healthcare systems.
We will look at how policies are underwritten and administered, how risks are assessed and how claims paid. We explore how the market works, the distribution systems and the effects of law, tax and regulation on PMI.
PMI exists alongside other types of health insurance, such as health cash plans, dental insurance and capitation plans. We explore the differences between them and the potential overlaps they have with PMI.
Building a successful career in insurance
This course is relevant for anyone seeking to develop their knowledge and skills for a rewarding career in the insurance profession or in a support role. Healthcare Insurance Products (IF7) counts towards achieving the Certificate in Insurance. It may also count towards the Diploma in Insurance and the Advanced Diploma in Insurance.
Summary of learning outcomes
Assessment
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Study material - editions available
2024 edition (applicable to exams sat 01 Jan 24 to 31 Dec 24)
2025 edition (applicable to exams sat 01 Jan 25 to 31 Dec 25) **Availability - 15 November 24**
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2025 edition
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Study text updates:
IF7_2025_web_update_1_06_11-2024
2024 edition
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Study text updates:
IF7_2024_web_update_1_30-05-2024
Testing Position
Financial Ombudsman Service Award Limit Change
Changes to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) award limits come into effect on 1 April 2024. Examinations will be reflective of these changes from 1 July 2024.
The IF7 Examination Guide for exams from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 was first published in October 2022. Any questions which have been amended since the examination guide was first published will appear below.