May 2017

Doctor@Hand GP services

If you hold a private medical insurance policy with AXA Health, you will have access to Doctor@Hand. This is specialist GP Service from Doctor Care Anywhere who are a leading provider of innovative Health care services. The service provided to you by Doctor@Hand can save you time in waiting for a GP appointment. What is Doctor@Hand? Doctor@Hand is an alternative way of seeing a GP. It is an online service where your appointment is held by video or telephone consultation. This is an easy way for you to talk about any medical condition or concern at a suitable time with…

Health Insurance and the Battle of the Brands

If I think back to all of the providers and plans, I think the Clinicare Carte Blanche plan had to be one of the best policies available. Clients on this plan were definitely not on a budget. The premiums for the Carte Blanche plan were not cheap.

Does your out-patient limit affect your excess?

When considering reduced cover options it is important to understand the advantages and disadvantages that each benefit brings. What happens if you pair certain options together, such as pairing out-patient limits with an excess?

The Proactive Cash Plan for business from Medicash

If you have a business with 25 or more employees and would like to introduce a cash plan as part of your employee benefits package, the Proactive plan from Medicash is one option that is worth consideration.

Dementia Awareness Week 14th – 20th May 2017

Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease or a series of strokes. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of Dementia, but not the only one.

All about mind.org

If you are suffering with any type of Mental Health issues and don’t know where to turn for help the mind.org website is a fantastic source of help and information. No-one has to suffer alone with a mental health issue and this charity is determined to help those who need it whatever their circumstances.

Important information about Insurance Premium Tax

At SMP Healthcare Ltd we’re committed to keeping our clients new and existing up to date about changes that affect Private Medical Insurance policies. That’s why we want to let you know about a change to Insurance Premium Tax. What does it mean to those who either a hold a policy, or are considering putting a policy in place. First things first…what is Insurance Premium Tax? *Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is a tax on general insurance premiums and therefore applies to Private Medical Insurance policies. There are two rates of IPT: – A current standard rate of 10% – A…

On your toes for national walking month

Living Streets is the UK charity for everyday walking and their aim is to create a walking nation that is free from congested roads and pollution reducing the risk of preventable illness and social isolation and to make walking the natural choice.

MyAviva; for policyholders to access plan information

Aviva offers a free and secure online portal which lets clients manage their Aviva policies online. With this easy to use facility, policyholders have immediate access to their insurance information and a number of new services that put them in control. How does MyAviva work? Access to the online portal can be gained by clicking on the following link. You then enter your name, email address and chosen password. https://www.direct.aviva.co.uk You can then unlock the details of your Private Medical Insurance policy by confirming your date of birth, postal code, scheme number and member number. What can you do on…