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Aviva Health Insurance Review & Prices 2026

Most excess options on the market & pay-for-eldest-child-only

40s from£56–84/mo
3.5Trustpilot (21.0k)
Defaqto: ★★★★★
260+hospitals

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Underwriting terms can vary by product and change over time. Your own policy certificate is the final authority.

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Who is Aviva best for?

Cost control via excess choice
Families (eldest-child pricing)
No maximum joining age

Aviva Plans & Pricing 2026

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Healthier Solutions — NHS Top-Up

basic
£26–£38/mo

indicative 40s range

Excess: £250, £500

Outpatient coverNHS 6-week wait option
Cancer coverfull
Mental healthnot included
Therapiesnot included
Dental & opticalnot included
NCD protectionavailable

Healthier Solutions — Expert Select

mid
£44–£66/mo

indicative 40s range

Excess: £0, £100, £200, £250, £500, £1000

Outpatient coverFull, with guided hospital/specialist choice (typically 3-4 options per claim)
Cancer coverfull
Mental healthincluded
Therapiesoptional add-on
Dental & opticaloptional add-on
NCD protectionavailable, per-member NCD

Healthier Solutions — Comprehensive

comprehensive
£56–£84/mo

indicative 40s range

Excess: £0, £100, £200, £250, £500, £1000, £1500

Outpatient coverFull, or limit/remove to cut cost
Cancer coverfull
Mental healthincluded
Therapiesoptional add-on
Dental & opticaloptional add-on
NCD protectionavailable, per-member NCD

Indicative price ranges only. Based on 2026 market research for a healthy non-smoker with a £250 excess in an average UK postcode. Your actual quote will differ. Full pricing methodology →

Indicative price ranges only. Based on 2026 market research for a healthy non-smoker with a £250 excess in an average UK postcode. Your actual quote will differ. We may receive a referral commission when you take out a policy through a link on this site — this never affects the price you pay. Full pricing methodology & about us →

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