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UK Private Health Insurance Review

UK arm of Discovery Holdings; points-based wellness programme

Vitality Health Insurance Review & Prices 2026

Rewards healthy living with lower renewal premiums

40s from£58–82/mo
3.6Trustpilot (9.8k)
Defaqto: ★★★★★
230+hospitals

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Who is Vitality best for?

Active/younger applicants
Mental health access speed
Wellness rewards

Vitality Plans & Pricing 2026

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Vitality Health — Essentials

mid
£42–£60/mo

indicative 40s range

Excess: £125, £250, £500

Outpatient cover£750/yr
Cancer coverfull
Mental healthmoderate (up to 10 sessions/yr)
Therapiesoptional add-on
Dental & opticalnot included
NCD protectionavailable

Vitality Health — Comprehensive

comprehensive
£58–£82/mo

indicative 40s range

Excess: £0, £125, £250, £500

Outpatient coverFull (Vitality Plus tier)
Cancer coverfull
Mental healthfull (up to 20 sessions/yr)
Therapiesincluded
Dental & opticaloptional add-on
NCD protectionavailable

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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