Bupa UK Insurance has launched a package of new propositions under the label of Inclusive Health, for its UK corporate customers. These have been created in response to customer demand, as the role of healthcare becomes increasingly crucial in building more diverse and inclusive workplaces for the future.
The new propositions look after a range of diverse health needs including women’s health, sexual health and neurodiversity. They include:
- Period Plan* - a new pathway that offers fast access to women’s health experts to support common conditions such as endometriosis / PCOS
- Menopause Care* – connecting health and wellbeing capabilities across Bupa to offer menopause support
- Sexual health* – a range of sexual health checks for customers with and without symptoms of STIs
- Neurodiversity - a benefit which offers assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a range of neurodiverse conditions, supporting adults and children (currently in development)
The new propositions complement Bupa’s existing extensive range of inclusive health benefits. Bupa currently offers a best-in-class gender dysphoria proposition, which offers full support to employees throughout their transition, including gender reaffirmation surgery.**
It also provides family planning services such as assisted fertility (offering fertility checks and egg freezing benefits), and fast access to mental health support to parents and carers through its Family Mental Healthline.
Bupa’s Inclusive Health package is supported by the Bupa Academy for Health and Wellbeing which offers business customers and intermediary partners free training and resources on topics including women’s health, neurodiversity and gender dysphoria.
"A fresh approach to workplace health"
Richard Norris, General Manager of General Manager of Business and Specialist Products at Bupa UK Insurance said: “We at the forefront of an inclusive health revolution; providers and insurers are now tailoring benefits to the needs of their individual customers. These offer a fresh approach to workplace health, where individuals are supported to reach their full potential, and benefits reflect the breadth and diversity of the workforces they serve.”
The latest data from Bupa’s Wellbeing Index has found that a focus on employee health and wellbeing can act as a powerful tool in a challenging marketplace for talent recruitment and retention. A third of employees (33%) believe their employers have a responsibility to support their health and wellbeing, and more than half (53%) say they are more likely to choose to work for an organisation which offers good health and wellbeing benefits. What’s more, one in five has already changed jobs to secure better benefits.
Richard Norris continued: “As businesses face a challenging year ahead, winning the war on talent will be critical to success. Employers should be investing in workplace health and wellbeing solutions that meet the needs of their individual employees. We strongly believe that inclusive health and wellbeing is now a critical part of the business agenda and want to support employers in building these kinds of wellbeing strategies.”
The new Inclusive Health services support Bupa’s ‘Better for Business’ proposition that brings Bupa’s clinical expertise to help employers address today’s workplace needs and address key challenges including attracting and retaining talent.
Notes to editors
Inclusive Health propositions are available to Bupa’s large UK business customers excluding SME customers and individual consumer customers.
*Available on selected plans, some services provided through Bupa Health Clinics
** Dependent on level of cover. Employers can choose between two levels of cover for employees who are aged 18 and over. Tier 1 provides support up to diagnosis, while Tier 2 offers employees full support throughout their transition, including gender affirmation surgery.
