Health Insurance
BUPA response to launch of mycancerdrugs.org.uk
Commenting on the launch of mycancerdrugs.org.uk Fiona Harris, head of personal markets for BUPA Health Insurance said:
BUPA upgrades award winning critical illness plans
BUPA Individual Protection has announced changes to its award winning critical illness plans effective from 25th April.
Boots launches private medical insurance on the high street
Boots, the UK’s leading health and beauty retailer, has announced a partnership agreement with PruHealth to launch private medical insurance (PMI) in its 1,500 Boots stores.
Free cover for kids with Tesco Health Insurance
For a limited time, Tesco Health Insurance is giving customers who buy either a Premium or Core policy free cover for their children for the first year.
UK public predicts a deterioration in the nation’s oral health
The UK public has little faith in the future of NHS dental care, a recent survey by health and dental plan provider HSA has revealed.
Council committed to employee health and well-being
A local council has shown its commitment to employees by introducing a healthplan from healthcare provider LHF Healthplan.
New BUPA website sizes up weight loss surgery
BUPA Hospitals is helping to make weight loss surgery more accessible by providing people with quick and comprehensive information on its new website.
Cost is barrier to health screening for many women
Research from private medical insurer PruHealth reveals that four in five women (79 per cent) have never been for a full body health screening to detect for chronic diseases, such as breast cancer or heart disease. And almost a third (30 per cent) of women have never even been to their GP for a general health check.
HSA’s new Dental Plan is proving a success
HSA’s Dental plan is already proving a success with over 13,000 policies sold since its launch in October 2006.
HSA relaunches WorkWell plan
HSA is delighted to announce that it is relaunching the popular WorkWell plan, to include new key benefits.
Matters of the heart
An estimated one billion Valentine’s Day cards are sent worldwide every year on the 14 February. Many are sent anonymously as the sender will want to keep their identity a secret so as to protect their ‘heart’ and feelings, in case their romantic gesture is not reciprocated.
Consultants say insurers should monitor them
Three quarters of consultants expect health insurers to take some responsibility for measuring and monitoring the effectiveness of specialists, research shows.
Shropshire care service celebrates healthy award
One of the leading healthcare cashplan providers, HealthSure has developed an exciting initiative for selected corporate clients that demonstrate a high level of commitment to the health and well-being of their workforce.
Catalogue firm gets healthy make over
As the recent recipients of a prestigious HealthSure Healthy Workplace award, employees at Manchester-based, JD Williams, can rest assure that their employers are committed to providing a healthy working environment.
Longer working lives may result in complementary therapy rise
Working longer in life may cause an increase in demand for complementary therapies, latest research by health plan provider HSA has revealed.