Bupa International launches groundbreaking health cover

A new medical insurance package that puts the power of choice in customers’ hands has been launched by Bupa International.

Worldwide Health Options is a flexible plan that can be tailor-made to suit individual customers’ needs. It has been developed following comprehensive customer research and combines the best elements of ihi Bupa’s individual products into one plan.

With worldwide medical insurance at its heart, it is modular and features four ‘bolt on’ options covering

• specialist treatment including situations where a hospital stay is not required
• prescribed medicines and medical equipment
• health screening, vaccinations, dental and optical treatment
• worldwide evacuation for people who are unable to get the treatment they need in a local hospital

USA cover is a further option, as well as a range of deductibles (similar to excesses) to help customers manage the cost of their cover. Plans can be assembled to suit customers’ individual circumstances and the country where they spend most of their time which means they only pay for the cover they need.

Customers can be treated in any one of Bupa’s 5,500 participating hospitals and clinics worldwide and also have access to Bupa’s doctors and in-house medical teams in Brighton and Copenhagen – unique among private medical insurers. These experts arrange hundreds of emergency evacuations and repatriations each year and offer general medical advice and guidance, 24 hours a day.

Listening to our customers

David Grint, commercial director of Bupa International, said: “Worldwide Health Options has been in development for 18 months. We have listened to our customers and taken the ‘best in class’ to create one powerful solution that works around the world offering more choice without additional complexity.

"From emergency situations such as an evacuation or repatriation, to just providing peace of mind to someone living in a country with poor healthcare provision, for our customers it is about access to good reliable facilities anywhere in the world. "

As well as round-the-clock telephone support, Bupa International customers can manage their cover online where they can access a comprehensive library of information. They can view their plan, update their personal details, track the progress of their claims, make payments, download forms and talk to Bupa International 24 hours a day using the free webchat service.

• Click here for more information about Worldwide Health Options or send an email enquiry.