Health Shield are an award winning cash plan provider who currently. They cover over 330,000 members and their families. They have been providing peace of mind for their members since 1877.  They are a non-profit making Friendly Society.

Cash Plans from Health Shield

Their health cash plans do offer their members something different. Within the Health and Wellbeing benefit category, Health Shield offer cover for many complementary therapies. This includes treatments such as aromatherapy massage, hot stone massage and reflexology.

They are one of the most well-known providers of health cash plans in the UK and aim to reimburse their members within 48 hours for eligible claims. In 2018, Health Shield processed 99% of their claims within 2 working days.

Claims can be made very simply with Health Shield.  You can claim online to save time with the claiming process.

Employee Benefit options available

Health Shield are no longer just a cash plan provider. They also offer a variety of options relating to the wellbeing market including.

• Health Cash Plans for business of 3 members plus
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Online Health Assessments
• Physio Triage
• Occupational Health solutions
• Virtual GP
• Cancer screening

For larger businesses and corporate policies, they are able to offer the flexibility of tailored options.

Tailored schemes will have access to the Thrive App from the 1^st May 2019. This is a clinically proven app. Thrive is designed to help members with anxiety, depression and mental health issues.

You can buy health cash plans for individuals.

Health Shield provide a clear online guide showing the difference between a cash plan and health insurance. This helps potential clients to make an informed decision about the cover that they need.

The Health Shield website offers a wealth of information for members and intermediaries alike and the website is easy to navigate.

As a business they are showing commitment to the concept of Treating Customers Fairly and have developed their own 10 Codes of conduct to ensure that their members are always treated fairly.

Health Shield Industry awards include:

• Best Health Cash Plan Provider at the Health Insurance Awards 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 & 2013,
• COVER Excellence Awards 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 & 2014.
• Corporate Adviser Awards 2018, 2016 & 2015 and Reward VIB Awards 2015.

Information sourced from https://www.healthshield.co.uk.