Health Insurance
Expat top of the OPS revealed
From Andorra to Zimbabwe, the healthcare needs of expatriates bear striking similarities, with caesarean sections and CT scans representing the most common procedures in most global regions, according to data from Bupa International.
Private medical insurance policies lack clarity on cancer care
Cancer insurance policies offered by PMI providers have been criticised for lack of clarity and ambiguous terminology that may result in people being excluded from treatment, according to a study by Mercer and Cancerbackup, the cancer charity.
Kids go FREE with Tesco Health Insurance
Between 29 May and 23 July Tesco Health Insurance will cover new customers' children absolutely free for the first year. The offer applies to all families irrespective of how they are made up i.e. single parent, joint parent or legal guardian.
BUPA helps cut healthcare costs
Bupa has launched a product designed to help meet the cost of essential, everyday healthcare items that are not readily available on the NHS.
Patients to have their say
More than 35,000 patients across the UK will be given the chance to have their say about their treatment, thanks to a major new survey by Bupa.
moneysupermarket.com: ABI PMI figures
Commenting on ABI news over six million Brits are covered by Private Medical Insurance (PMI), Louise Cuming, head of protection at moneysupermarket.com, said: "We welcome the good news consumers are taking the need for protection seriously and are considering Private Medical Insurance.
BUPA: rise in Private Medical Insurance coverage
Fergus Kee, managing director of Bupa UK Health Insurance, said: "The ABI figures reflect our own experience. Bupa saw good overall growth in both individual and corporate PMI in 2007 and the demand for private healthcare has continued into this year, despite the current economic downturn.
Private Medical Insurance coverage rises again
The number of people covered by Private Medical Insurance (PMI) broke the six million mark for the first time in five years, according to latest figures from the ABI (Association of British Insurers).
BUPA extends its quality assured MRI network
Leading UK health insurer Bupa is extending its network of MRI units by a third, to 352, giving customers access to even more state-of-the art, quality assessed scanners across the UK.
Bupa International gives customers more cover for chronic diseases
Leading expatriate health insurer, Bupa International, is now offering cover not just for the diagnosis of chronic diseases but also to control them as the number of sufferers continues to rise.
Companies dismiss dental benefits
Latest research by Healthplan provider HSA has revealed that contributions towards dental benefits are the most valued by employees.
Brits put off visiting the dentist because of cost
HSA’s Annual Dental Survey has revealed that 1 in 5 of UK adults have put off visiting the dentist because they are concerned about the cost.
Free Oral-B electric toothbrush with Tesco Dental Insurance
Tesco is offering customers a free Oral-B ProfessionalCare 5000XL electric toothbrush when they take out Dental Insurance underwritten by AXA PPP healthcare.
Protect your teeth and collect 1,200 Clubcard points from Tesco
Until 5 March, Tesco is offering customers 1,200 free Clubcard points to customers when they take out Dental Insurance underwritten by AXA PPP healthcare.
Tesco offers three months free health insurance
Tesco Health Insurance is offering new customers a full year’s cover for the price of nine months, saving up to £219.45 over the year. The offer is only available until the 5th of March. Customers who choose Tesco Health Insurance, buy now and pay four months later.