Ministry compares private insurers

Israel's insurance supervisor, Yadin Antebi, released the results of the Finance Ministry's comparative study of private insurance plans available in Israel.

Israel's insurance supervisor, Yadin Antebi, released the results of the Finance Ministry's comparative study of private insurance plans available in Israel. The study was undertaken to assist those who purchase private insurance plans in choosing the right plan. Factors that were considered as part of the study included the policy's coverage of certain surgeries, including transplants - both here and abroad - cost of the policy and average cost of deductibles for out-patient services and purchase of medicines. The Finance Ministry has published the full results of the study on its Web site at www.gov.il/hon/2001/insurance/briut.asp.