Health Insurance
It’s hip to care
Western Europe’s changing demographic means we are experiencing a sharp increase in the number in over 65s living longer and healthier lives than their own parents. The greater numbers of people living longer doesn’t however take away the inevitable increase in age related medical procedures and surgery.
Tesco Child Health Plan aims to help little ones
Parents can now get affordable, quality health care cover helping to protect what is precious to them with Tesco Child Health Plan. And as an introductory offer, Tesco is offering customers 25% off in the first year, lowering premiums to just £7.49 a month for the first child covered.
Six in ten can't fund healthcare costs
More than 60% of people in Great Britain say they can no longer afford to pay for some of their or their family's healthcare needs as the cost of living spirals, according to research from Engage Mutual.
Employers should take more responsibility for our health
Over half of Britons are calling for employers to take more responsibility for their health and wellbeing needs, according to a nationwide survey by health and care company Bupa.
More John Lewis Partners benefit from HSA Health Cash Plan
As an employee-owned business, all 69,000 staff - known as Partners - take responsibility for its success and share the profits.
Check the small print on cancer cover
With one in three people diagnosed with some form of cancer during their life time, it's no surprise that over half (57 percent) of Britons today name cancer as their major health worry.
Employers warned as three new flu strains head to UK
The UK is at risk of three new strains of the flu virus this winter, referred to by the World Health Organisation as A/Brisbane/59/2007 (H1N1)-like virus; A/Brisbane/10/2007 (H3N2)-like virus; B/Florida/4/2006-like virus.
Fears over superbugs drive demand for private medical insurance
Fears over superbugs, such as MRSA and C.difficile, and general hospital cleanliness are driving demand for private medical insurance (PMI), according to new research from Bupa.
Demand for PMI continues to grow
Fiona Harris, head of personal markets of Bupa UK Health Insurance, said: "The latest figures from Laing & Buisson reveal the PMI market to be in robust health and certainly reflect our own experience of increasing demand.
Engage moves into health cash plan market
Engage Mutual is entering the health cash plan market with the announcement of a new partnership with Wakefield & District Hospitals' Contributory Scheme Ltd (WDHCS).
BUPA cash plan celebrates 10th anniversary
Bupa Cash Plan has achieved record customer satisfaction scores, with 92 percent of customers rating the service as ‘very good' or ‘excellent', in a recent survey.
BUPA International launches cover for new EU countries
People living and working in new EU countries, such as Bulgaria and Romania, can now access international private medical insurance tailored to their needs, thanks to a new product from Bupa International, the world's largest international health insurer.
Instant medical care with PMI for as little as £200 a year
With the 60th anniversary of the NHS this weekend, figures show people looking for instant medical care can obtain Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for just under £200 per year.
Cleanliness tops the list of patients' worries
The British public is seriously concerned about levels of cleanliness and hygiene within NHS facilities, a study by Saga Private Medical Insurance has revealed. The associated risk of catching a hospital-related infection and hospital waiting times also feature as key NHS worries.
New child private medical insurance
AXA PPP healthcare has introduced a private medical insurance plan exclusively for children. First Healthcare has been designed to offer reassurance to parents at an affordable price of £9.99 a month.