The Voice
Honorary Master
BUPA through work outright said that we'd be covered for pre-existing conditions, which was a major bonus (and one of the main reasons I signed up) because I have a cardiac history. Had something to do with it being a corporate plan. Most insurers afaik will still let you sign up, but won't cover treatment for pre-existing conditions or, like you said, exclude you for a lengthy period of time.It probably wouldn't affect the premium but I'd imagine it would be excluded for a certain period of time.
