What Policies Include This Free Second Opinion Benefit?
You don’t need to pay extra to access this expert medical service, it’s automatically included with many of Aviva’s protection policies.
Here’s where it comes as part of your cover:
If you have any of the above with Aviva, you’re already covered. Not sure what you have? Please review your policy documents or consult with your advisor.
Additional Free Benefits from Aviva Care
When you take out a protection policy with Aviva, you don’t just get financial protection; you also get free access to a range of health and wellbeing services through Aviva Care.
Aviva Care is included with all new Aviva protection policies at no extra cost. Alongside the Second Medical Opinion service, here’s what else is available to you and your immediate family:
Aviva Digital GP
With the Aviva Digital GP service, you and your immediate family have access to clinical advice and guidance in non-emergency situations.
Sometimes, finding a General Practitioner (GP) can be difficult or inconvenient. With Aviva Digital GP, you are able to get an online appointment with a doctor without having to wait for a face-to-face appointment.
Whether you’re at home or on holidays, you’re able to speak to a qualified doctor about any health concerns you might have. You can also get prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy.
You can access this service Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 8 pm and on weekends from 9 am to 12 pm.
Aviva Bereavement Support
It’s not easy to lose a loved one, so if you or your spouse/partner needs someone to talk to, Aviva’s team of counsellors and psychologists are ready to help you develop ways to cope.
Access to the Bereavement Support service is easy and completely confidential.
All clinical, counselling and health psychologists are registered with the Irish Psychological Society.
Aviva Family Care Mental Health Support
Aviva Family Care is a counselling and psychotherapy service provided free of charge with every Aviva protection policy. This service is also completely confidential and offers rapid access to tailored mental health advice.
Aviva Family Care gives you access to a wide variety of specialised forms of therapy, including counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy, and it can help if you are:
- Struggling to deal with a bereavement.
- Stressed, anxious or overwhelmed.
- Depressed, down or lonely.
- Need assistance managing the emotional impact of recent life events.
- Developing coping/behavioural skills.
Aviva Family Care can be accessed by you, your spouse or partner or your children up to the age of 18 or 23 in full-time education.
These additional services are designed to support your health and peace of mind, as absolute protection extends beyond just financial security.
Why is protection an essential part of a financial plan?
Protection, such as income protection, serious illness insurance, and life insurance, is not just an add‑on. It’s the foundation of a solid financial plan. While savings and investments help you grow wealth, protection ensures stability and peace of mind when unexpected illness or loss strikes.
You can read more about it here: Why We Recommend Protection in Financial Plans for the Year Ahead
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