{"id":3058,"date":"2024-05-24T08:57:16","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T08:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/is-health-insurance-recommended\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T08:57:16","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T08:57:16","slug":"is-health-insurance-recommended","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/en\/is-health-insurance-recommended\/","title":{"rendered":"Is health insurance recommended?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Is health insurance recommended?<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>Health insurance is an important part of a personal financial plan<\/h2>\n<p>Sickness insurance is insurance that provides financial security in case of illness or injury. It can cover, for example, doctor&#8217;s visits, hospital expenses, medicines and other healthcare costs. Many people wonder if health insurance is a necessary and recommended part of their financial plan.<\/p>\n<p>Health insurance can be very useful, especially if you are not eligible for public healthcare or want faster treatment in the private sector. It can also help you save money in the long run, as healthcare costs can add up quickly without insurance.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to remember that health insurance can be expensive and should be taken into account in your personal financial plan. Before you decide to take out health insurance, it&#8217;s a good idea to compare offers from different insurance companies and consider your own state of health and risk factors.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about health insurance, you should contact an insurance company or an expert who can help you choose the right insurance for your needs.<\/p>\n<p>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kela.fi\/sairauvakuust\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kela<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finanssivalvonta.fi\/vakuutus \/vakuusuhtiot\/health insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial control<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is health insurance recommended? Health insurance is an important part of a personal financial plan Sickness insurance is insurance that provides financial security in case of illness or injury. It can cover, for example, doctor&#8217;s visits, hospital expenses, medicines and other healthcare costs. 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