Table 4

Frequency of claims by service and change in percentage from 2018/2019 to 2020

ServicePre-COVID-19 year*COVID-19 yearChange in %
Theatre charges47.721.4−55.2
Physiotherapy282.5147.4−47.8
Surgeons and anaesthetist fees107.757.3−46.8
Package pricing19.510.8−44.3
Accommodation/consumables61.635.1−42.9
Others33.319.7−40.8
Chiro/osteopathy50.630.4−39.9
Cash benefit23.015.0−34.7
Treatment room charges43.128.6−33.8
GP consultations2.21.5−33.7
Specialist consultations279.5193.9−30.6
Specialist fees15.110.9−28.1
Diagnostic services250.7208.9−16.7
Chemotherapy/radiotherapy19.021.613.6
Psychiatric90.6108.419.6
  • *Average of 2018 and 2019.

  • GP, general practitioner.