HM Insurance News

Bupa UK has introduced a self-referral referral service for breast and bowel cancer as part of a continued bid to improve value for money and outcomes for its members.

The UK public grossly underestimates the costs of many common NHS procedures, according to a new report by mutual health and wellbeing provider Benenden.

Bupa has entered into a partnership with mobile health company babylon to help improve access to health services for busy workers.

Bupa UK has become the latest insurer to introduce a new lower cost PMI product after launching Bu-pa Fundamental Health Insurance – an entry-level’ policy designed to meet demand for more afforda-ble private healthcare, particularly from individuals in the 32-55 age bracket.

AXA PPP healthcare has made its first significant venture into the consumer retail space with the launch of two digital platforms aimed at tapping into the growing market for personal health products and ad-vice.

A new low cost PMI policy has been launched by CS Healthcare in a bid to bring increased affordabil-ity to the market.

AXA PPP Healthcare has been awarded £100,000 plus legal costs in an out-of-court settlement with a consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon accused of mis-billing.

Health insurer Bupa has launched a new physiotherapy network, similar to the specialist networks it operates for MRI and ophthalmology.

Denplan is extending its dental employee benefit plans for corporates to include eldercare cover for employees.

Many employers are planning to use the government’s new Fit for Work service in some form as an absence management tool, according to a survey conducted by Jelf Employee Benefits.