Bupa Global

Providing premium international health insurance with extensive cover

Uncompromising international healthcare with the most extensive level of cover

Discover the rich benefits our plans have to offer including rapid cardiac assessment services, and family care from fertility to maternity and beyond.

Whichever plan you choose, we’re committed to helping you get fast access to expert medical care and advice when you need it the most. We treat your mental health with the same care and attention as your physical health - we’re here for you when you need us.

We’re constantly investing in innovation and improving access to the most up-to-date healthcare and pioneering treatments.

Extensive health insurance that’s designed to be used

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Proactive support from your very own Lifecare Concierge Manager who puts your health first

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See a cancer specialist at the first sign of a worrying symptom with the possibility of same-day diagnostics

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If you’re worried about your heart health, you can book a consultation with a cardiologist without a referral

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Assisted fertility treatment after 18 months to help on your journey to growing your family

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Maternity and postnatal care after 18 months to support you through pregnancy and childbirth

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Protect those you love the most with the same level of award-winning medical cover as you at no extra cost subject to underwriting

Our range of extensive healthcare plans

Our most extensive plans for your extraordinary life. Get an estimated quote in minutes or compare our plans side-by-side.

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Major Medical

Essential cover to protect your health, wherever life takes you

Area of cover

Worldwide or worldwide without U.S.

Annual limit

GBP 2,000,000

Benefits

  • Lifecare concierge
  • Cancer care
  • Cardiac assessment
  • Fertility
  • Maternity
  • Cover for your children at no extra cost

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Enhanced coverage to keep you in control, with easy access to quality care

Area of cover

Worldwide or worldwide without U.S. or Europe

Annual limit

GBP 1,000,000

Benefits

  • Lifecare concierge
  • Cancer care
  • Cardiac assessment
  • Fertility
  • Maternity
  • Cover for your children at no extra cost

Premier

Advanced protection for a life well-lived, to support the everyday and unexpected

Area of cover

Worldwide or worldwide without U.S. or Europe

Annual limit

GBP 1,500,000

Benefits

  • Lifecare concierge
  • Cancer care
  • Cardiac assessment
  • Fertility
  • Maternity
  • Cover for your children at no extra cost

Elite

Superior benefits designed to match your lifestyle and personal needs

Area of cover

Worldwide or worldwide without U.S. or Europe

Annual limit

GBP 3,000,000

Benefits

  • Lifecare concierge
  • Cancer care
  • Cardiac assessment
  • Fertility
  • Maternity
  • Cover for your children at no extra cost

Ultimate

Supreme healthcare support and protection for those who expect the best of the best

Area of cover

Worldwide or worldwide without U.S. or Europe

Annual limit

Unlimited

Benefits

  • Lifecare concierge
  • Cancer care
  • Cardiac assessment
  • Fertility
  • Maternity
  • Cover for your children at no extra cost

Major Medical

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Elite

Ultimate

Annual Limit £2,000,000 £1,000,000 £1,500,000 £3,000,000 Unlimited
Coverage Worldwide or Worldwide without U.S. Worldwide or Worldwide without U.S. or Europe Worldwide or Worldwide without U.S. or Europe Worldwide or Worldwide without U.S. or Europe Worldwide or Worldwide without U.S. or Europe
Lifecare concierge
Cancer care
Maternity cover
Assisted fertility treatment
Newborn care
Optical and dental
Vaccinations
Out-patient day-to-day care
Out-patient prescribed medicines and dressings
Diagnostic tests
Health checks
Physiotherapy, osteopathy and more
Complementary therapies
Private hospital accommodation - In-patient care
Operating room, medicines and surgical dressings
Mental health
Rehabilitation
Medical evacuation
Medical repatriation
Home nursing
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This is a summary of cover included in these health plans. All of our health plans carry some waiting periods, limitations and exclusions.

Download the plan brochure for full details.

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Frequently asked questions

What is international private healthcare cover?

Our international private healthcare plans offer an extensive and inclusive range of benefits.


With our cover, your health plan travels with you, providing the same level of cover whether you’re at home or abroad.


Our plans provide a truly private health journey with direct access to any recognised private provider, clinic or hospital within your chosen area of cover, without needing a doctor referral.

What is a Lifecare Concierge Manager and how can they support me?

Our Lifecare Concierge Managers are on hand as dedicated support to help customers who have an Ultimate Global Health Plan.


The role of our Lifecare Concierge Managers is to be a single point of contact for their members, via telephone or email, to proactively support them in managing their health journey. They provide personalised support, including scheduling routine healthcare appointments for you and your family, managing wellness treatments, coordinating emergency medical care, and managing claims on your behalf.

What makes these plans different?

Our Elite and Ultimate Global Health Plans offer the highest level of cover available from Bupa. These plans offer an extensive and inclusive range of treatments and benefits, with higher overall annual limits.


Our Ultimate Global Health plan has no overall annual limit, two children can be included up to 16 years old at no additional cost subject to underwriting, you have access to your own Lifecare Concierge Manager to help you get the most from your health insurance plan, and access to complementary and preventive therapies including cryotherapy.

How does this cover support me at home and abroad?

With Bupa Global, your health plan travels with you, providing the same level of cover whether you’re at home or abroad.


You have the option to choose from different areas of cover, which gives you more flexibility to choose the coverage that’s right for you.


Our private healthcare plans provide you with the largest global network of over 2 million medical practitioners, giving you access to specialists all over the world.


All of our plans also offer access to Blua digital health services at no additional cost, to help you stay well, and get well, wherever you might be.

What preventive health benefits are included?

Preventive health benefits are services which are aimed at preventing illnesses and promoting overall health. This could include benefits such as health screenings and wellness checks, eye tests, vaccinations, preventive dental care, newborn routine preventive care.


Customers with an Ultimate Global Health Plan can also access a wide range of benefits and natural therapies, including cryotherapy, therapies for sleep disorders, sports massage, and vitamin treatments, plus genetic cancer screening (subject to eligibility criteria).


Preventive benefits will vary according to the plan chosen and some waiting periods may apply.

Can pre-existing conditions be covered?

Pre-existing conditions could be covered, subject to meeting assessment criteria from our medical team.


When you apply for a health plan you will be asked to provide all information about any illness or injury for which you received medication, advice or treatment, or you had experienced symptoms before you become a customer.


Our medical team will review your medical history to decide the terms on which we will offer you a health plan. We may cover any pre-existing conditions, possibly for an extra premium, or decided to exclude specific pre-existing conditions or apply other restrictions to your health plan.


We will not cover any pre-existing conditions that you did not disclose in your application.

Save time and manage your plan online

With our MembersWorld app you can manage your health plan quickly and easily. You can also access Blua, digital healthcare by Bupa.

Global Virtual Care

Access support for physical and mental wellbeing with Blua digital healthcare including anytime, anywhere virtual GP consultations

Second Medical Opinion

Put your mind at ease with a second opinion from international specialists

Pre-authorise some treatments

Track decisions in real time about your pre-authorisation requests

Track and submit claims

Submit a claim from your device and access a fuller view of your claim history

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