Bupa International introduces 'Gold Superior' company plan

Bupa International is significantly enhancing its company international health insurance cover, for businesses with globally mobile employees.  It now features four levels of cover - Essential, Classic, Gold and the new Gold Superior, and a new range of dental benefit options.

The Gold Superior plan has been developed following feedback from intermediaries and company customers.  Enhanced benefits include:

One of the most extensive levels of cover available

A higher annual maximum benefit of GBP£5 million (US$10m/EUR€7.5m)

Full refund for family doctor visits, out-patient drugs and dressings

Wellness benefit of GBP£1,000 (US$2,000/EUR€1,500) including a full health screening - the best in the market by GBP£350 (US$700/EUR€460)

Up to 60 outpatient therapist visits a year - higher than the industry average

One of the most generous routine maternity benefits available - increased to GBP£8,000 (US$16,000/EUR€12,000) and up to GBP£14,000 (USD$28,000/EUR€21,000) for medically necessary caesarean sections

Increased dental cover of GBP£2,000 (US$4,000/EUR€3,000) and additional optical cover.

Plan administrators can choose from additional options including USA cover and assistance cover. They can also select different levels of cover for each individual employee, depending on the company's requirements.

Bupa International has been providing health insurance to some of the world's largest and most well-known companies since 1971.  It offers access to more than 200,000 recognised medical providers worldwide and can settle bills directly with over 7,500 hospitals and clinics.  Bupa International's in-house medical centre offers support and advice 24 hours a day, every day.  It is staffed by a team of experienced multi-lingual doctors and advisers. Most recently, the company was granted the Queen's Award for Enterprise for its continued substantial growth in overseas earnings and commercial success.

Tim Slee, Bupa International's global sales director, said: "Our enhanced Company Plan is ideal for businesses with globally mobile employees, people working in countries where quality private health cover is needed or where there is no adequate local healthcare provision.  It enables businesses to show a commitment to their employees' wellbeing, has a positive impact on staff morale, and helps attract and retain the best people.

"Our improved benefits mean that employees and their families can access one of the most extensive international health insurance policies in the market, wherever they are, with more choice and flexibility than ever before."

For more information visit, bupa-intl.com.