Impartial reviews on the latest products and how they can impact consumers.
October 2017 National Friendly: PMI
National Friendly has launched its new Out Patient Optimum private medical insurance plan, describing it as a potential solution to UK GP waiting times. The private medical insurance (PMI) plan includes a range of benefits, with one highlight being the ability to see one of a network of private GPs across the UK. The plan’s main benefits include covering: Unlimited appointment(s) with a private GP if that appointment leads to a referral to a specialist. One private GP consultation a year that does not lead to a referral to a specialist. Diagnostic consultations with a specialist consultant. Diagnostic tests to…
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September 2017 Cigna: Dental
Cigna UK HealthCare Benefits (Cigna) has launched optional, customised extension dental benefit cover for its dental plans. This allows customers to add family members - including parents, parents-in-law and older children - to their corporate dental plan. Cigna says the option meets the needs of the ‘Sandwich Generation’ - people responsible for the care of and providing healthcare funding for members of their extended families. The option allows customers to select the level of cover best suited both for themselves, and for their wider family. The level of dentist charges covered can then be tailored to meet the individual’s needs…
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September 2017 Expatriate Healthcare: iPMI
Expatriate Healthcare has launched a new range of short term international healthcare insurance policies. It says such short term healthcare policies can suit many expats, travellers and volunteers. Those on overseas secondments, students studying abroad, and travellers who do not want to return home for treatment, can therefore all benefit from purchasing their iPMI cover in smaller chunks. The plans provide individuals travelling abroad for periods of 3 to 11 months with comprehensive iPMI protection but, just for a shorter amount of time to better suit your needs. Three versions are available: Primary. This provides cover up to €1m, with…
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September 2017 Allianz Worldwide Care: iPMI
Allianz Worldwide Care has launched an innovative Symptom Checker feature on its MyHealth app, claiming to lead the way in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) space when it comes to international health insurance. Symptom Checker asks questions about members’ medical conditions anonymously and then provides a preliminary evaluation of their symptoms to assess whether any medical treatment is needed. Allianz Worldwide Care (AWC) says more than half of claimants now use its MyHealth app to submit medical claims and that downloads of the app have hit 228,000, while the number of claims submitted using this technology has risen to 750,000. Claim…
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September 2017 Health Shield: Other
Health Shield has launched a low cost health screening service using miniaturised technology for employers to offer, potentially, to their entire workforce. The health screening module is available on Health Shield’s tailored company-paid Health Cash Plan products or as a standalone service, and can be delivered within the workplace or at any suitable location nearby. Health Shield says the key benefits of the screening include: Tailored diet and lifestyle advice. Immediate test results. Personalised follow-up reports. Telephone advice post screening. This allows individuals to ask any further questions and so ensures they receive the preventative and diagnostic care they need,…
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