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People rate this company as Average based on 268 product reviews
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Latest positive rating
Healthy lifestyle rewards
I have never made a claim but the renewal process is a good one.I like the rewards for keeping healthy
Latest negative rating
Unexpected medical costs despite prior authorisation
Disappointing experience with Vitality – unexpected medical costs despite prior authorisation I have been extremely disappointed with my experience with VitalityHealth. I sought authorisation for... Disappointing experience with Vitality – unexpected medical costs despite prior authorisation I have been extremely disappointed with my experience with VitalityHealth. I sought authorisation for cardiology investigations relating to palpitations and received a letter confirming approval for consultations and diagnostic tests, including an ECG and echocardiogram. Although the letter referred to a £1,000 outpatient benefit limit, I was subsequently faced with unexpected out-of-pocket costs when the provider's charges exceeded the available benefit. My main concern is not simply that my policy has a financial limit. It is that I relied on Vitality's treatment authorisation without feeling that the potential financial implications had been made sufficiently clear. I only discovered the extent of the shortfall after the treatment had taken place. The situation became even more frustrating when I needed a follow-up consultation to review my results, only to be informed that my outpatient benefit had been exhausted and further outpatient treatment would not be covered until the next renewal date. I raised a formal complaint and provided further explanations of my concerns. Unfortunately, Vitality rejected my complaint, maintaining that the limit had been disclosed and that I should have discussed the anticipated costs directly with the provider beforehand. I understand that insurance policies have limits and exclusions. However, I believe customers should be able to understand the practical financial implications of an authorisation before proceeding with medical investigations, rather than discovering significant additional costs afterwards. I have now referred the matter to the Financial Ombudsman Service for an independent review. Overall, this experience has left me disappointed with the clarity of communication and the way my concerns were handled. I hope Vitality takes this feedback seriously and improves how it explains potential out-of-pocket costs to members before authorised treatment takes place. Read more Read less
About Vitality
Vitality means you don't have to claim to benefit from your insurance. We're making it cheaper and easier to live healthier by rewarding members for getting active. Smart Money People is the place for Vitality reviews. Read and write reviews to help increase trust and transparency in Financial Services.
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Reviews for Vitality
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Unexpected medical costs despite prior authorisation
Disappointing experience with Vitality – unexpected medical costs despite prior authorisation I have been extremely disappointed with my experience with VitalityHealth. I sought authorisation for... Disappointing experience with Vitality – unexpected medical costs despite prior authorisation I have been extremely disappointed with my experience with VitalityHealth. I sought authorisation for cardiology investigations relating to palpitations and received a letter confirming approval for consultations and diagnostic tests, including an ECG and echocardiogram. Although the letter referred to a £1,000 outpatient benefit limit, I was subsequently faced with unexpected out-of-pocket costs when the provider's charges exceeded the available benefit. My main concern is not simply that my policy has a financial limit. It is that I relied on Vitality's treatment authorisation without feeling that the potential financial implications had been made sufficiently clear. I only discovered the extent of the shortfall after the treatment had taken place. The situation became even more frustrating when I needed a follow-up consultation to review my results, only to be informed that my outpatient benefit had been exhausted and further outpatient treatment would not be covered until the next renewal date. I raised a formal complaint and provided further explanations of my concerns. Unfortunately, Vitality rejected my complaint, maintaining that the limit had been disclosed and that I should have discussed the anticipated costs directly with the provider beforehand. I understand that insurance policies have limits and exclusions. However, I believe customers should be able to understand the practical financial implications of an authorisation before proceeding with medical investigations, rather than discovering significant additional costs afterwards. I have now referred the matter to the Financial Ombudsman Service for an independent review. Overall, this experience has left me disappointed with the clarity of communication and the way my concerns were handled. I hope Vitality takes this feedback seriously and improves how it explains potential out-of-pocket costs to members before authorised treatment takes place. Read more Read less
Healthy lifestyle rewards
I have never made a claim but the renewal process is a good one.I like the rewards for keeping healthy
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Health insurance
by VitalityVitality private health insurance gives you access to private healthcare and helps you cover the cost. Access specialist treatment including mental health support, cancer care and physiotherapy. With Vitality health...
Health insurance
by VitalityVitality private health insurance gives you access to private healthcare and helps you cover the cost. Access specialist treatment including mental health support, cancer care and physiotherapy. With Vitality health...
Life insurance
by VitalityVitality Life Insurance prices start from just £5 per month and you can get a discount in the first year. Vitality offer two types of life insurance cover. Term life...
Life insurance
by VitalityVitality Life Insurance prices start from just £5 per month and you can get a discount in the first year. Vitality offer two types of life insurance cover. Term life...
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