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Our range of global health plans are designed for those wanting the best level of cover available within Bupa, and the ability to choose where they receive their care at home, or away.
These are just a few of the things that make us different.
Maternity
You can rely on us to provide maternity cover for the most important part of your life – your children. Helping to give you peace of mind that they will get the care they need, when they need it. A waiting period applies to this benefit, details can be found in the Plan Guide.
Health Checks
Our health checks can help you keep an eye on your wellbeing. So you’re free to enjoy getting the most out of your life, knowing you have our expert support.
Wellbeing
It’s good to know that our health plans can include regular dental, optical and medical health checks. After all, we’re not just here for when you’re ill.
Evacuation
Rest assured that Bupa Global can evacuate you to a hospital where you can receive the treatment you need if it is not available where you are.
Cancer Treatment
As a Bupa Global customer, we can be there for you, providing access to expert treatment for cancer, as well as ongoing care and support. So, no matter how long it takes, we’ll be by your side before, during and after.
Dental and Optical
It’s good to know that we’re not just here for the big things. We can also offer dental and optical cover, as we understand that your day-to-day needs are every bit as important as having access to the healthcare you need.
Global health plan range
The details on this page are representative of products available but benefits do vary according to country of residence. To see products and benefits available in your country of residence please get a quote.
Products in this country are a collaboration between two of the most respected names in global healthcare, Bupa Global and Blue Cross Blue Shield Global.
Products including U.S. cover provide access to the largest networks of healthcare providers worldwide, utilising both the Blue Cross Blue Shield networks in the U.S. and Bupa’s networks outside the U.S.
Largest as compared at 25 May 2017 with leading competitors data on their websites.
Major Medical Health Plan
Global cover
A mandatory £5,000 deductible applies
Select Health Plan
Europe-wide cover
Premier Health Plan
Global cover
Elite Global Health Plan
Extensive global cover
2 children under 10 included, subject to underwriting
Annual limit
The maximum amount we will pay in total for all benefits for each person in each policy year.
Coverage
Select covers Europe.
Major Medical, Premier and Elite provide global cover.
Day-to-day private healthcare
No referrals required for your every day physical and mental healthcare needs, including consultations and treatments from doctors, specialists and psychologists.
Private hospital accommodation
We pay for hospital accommodation, depending on your location and your chosen plan.
Limits:
Major Medical – Standard private
Select – Standard private in the UK / Semi-private outside the UK
Premier – Standard private
Elite – Standard private
Operating room, medicines and surgical dressings
We pay for costs of the operating and recovery rooms, as well as medicines and dressings used in the operating or recovery room and during your hospital stay.
Cancer treatment
Once it has been diagnosed, we pay fees that are related specifically to planning and carrying out treatment for cancer, This includes tests, diagnostic imaging, consultations and prescribed medicines.
Mental health
Where it is medically necessary, this provides cover to be treated as a day-patient or in-patient, including room, board and treatment costs, related to the mental health condition. Limitations apply to Select and Premier plans.
Rehabilitation
We pay costs for rehabilitation, including room, board and a combination of therapies such as physical, occupational and speech therapy after an event such as a stroke.
Limits:
Major Medical – 45 days
Select – 30 days
Premier – 30 days
Elite – 60 days
Home nursing
We pay for 30 days home nursing by a qualified nurse, to provide medical care in your home following treatment in hospital which is covered under this plan.
Medical evacuation
Reasonable transport costs to the nearest appropriate place of treatment, when the treatment needed is not available nearby.
Medical repatriation
Repatriation gives you the option of returning to your specified country of residence or specified country of nationality, to be treated in familiar surroundings, when the treatment you need is not available nearby.
Diagnostic tests
We pay for diagnostic tests, pathology and radiology when recommended by your specialist to help diagnose or assess your condition when you are in hospital
Health checks
After 10 months cover on the plan, you can keep track of your health with regular health screening and wellness tests.
Limits:
Select - Up to GBP 250
Premier - Up to GBP 500
Elite - Up to GBP 1,000
Out-patient prescribed medicines and dressings
Medicines and dressings prescribed by your medical practitioner, required to treat a disease, illness or injury.
Limitations apply to Select, Premier and Elite plans.
Physiotherapy, osteopathy and more
Consultations and treatment from physiotherapists, osteopaths and chiropractors for physical therapies aimed at restoring your normal physical function.
Limitations apply to Premier and Elite plans.
Vaccinations
The following are covered; vaccinations which are recommended as part of the national childhood immunisation programme in the county of residency, human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination to protect against cervical cancer, influenza (seasonal flue) vaccinations, travel vaccinations, anti-malarial medicines and pneumococcal vaccinations.
Limits:
Premier - Up to GBP 500
Elite - Up to GBP 1,000
Optical and dental
We pay for accident-related dental treatment, and after 6 months, we cover routine treatments like fillings, root canal treatments and tooth extraction. We will also pay for major restorative work such as bridges, crowns, dental implants and dentures.
We also cover prescribed hearing aids, spectacle frames and lenses and contact lenses.
Limitations apply to Premier and Elite plans.
Maternity cover
Pregnancy and childbirth after the mother has been covered on this health plan for 10 months including pregnancy and childbirth complications. Limitations apply to Elite plans.
Complementary therapies
Consultations and treatment with qualified and registered acupuncturists and reflexologists.
Limitations apply to Elite plans
Welcome call
As part of your Welcome Call, you can expect support with services such as:
- Getting to know Bupa Global and the cover you have chosen with us, we will go through your product guide, ensure you know exactly what is covered and address any questions you may have
- How to manage your day-to-day – and extraordinary – needs, introducing you to the concept of global health cover, who to contact when, how to find the doctor you need at home or abroad and how to make a claim
- Making things easy: Making sure going forward you have as little paperwork as possible, from starting your policy, to claiming, to updating your personal details – how to best utilize our digital services available to Bupa Global customers such as MembersWorld or Facilities Finder
Online policy management
MembersWorld is the quick and easy way for Bupa Global members to manage their healthcare plan online. On MembersWorld you can:
- Manage details of your plan
- Request pre-authorisation for your treatment
- Submit and track claims
- Apply for a free second medical opinion
Bupa Global is a trade name of Bupa, the international health and care company. Bupa is an independent licensee of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Bupa Global is not licensed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association to sell products branded with the Blue Cross Blue Shield marks in Anguilla, Argentina, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, Uruguay and US Virgin Islands. In Hong Kong, Bupa Global is only licensed to use the Blue Shield marks. Please consult your policy terms and conditions for coverage availability. Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 36 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. Blue Cross Blue Shield Global is a brand owned by Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. For more information about Bupa Global, visit bupaglobalaccess.com, and for more information about Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, visit BCBS.com.
Please be aware that waiting periods and exclusions apply to all global health plans. For further details on what is and what is not covered, please choose a plan.
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If you have questions about this plan, or would like help choosing the right level of cover, please get in touch.
Only looking for emergency cover?
The Major Medical Global Health Plan gives you access to emergency global care in the unfortunate event of a serious illness or condition. Ideal if you prefer to fund your own everyday health expenses.
Bringing simplicity to global healthcare
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Our global health plans at a glance
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Designed for the globally minded
We created our comprehensive range to suit the needs of globally minded customers – from regional up to global cover, and supporting you with the outstanding service we’re known for.
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More than just insurance
Our global health plans go beyond just insuring you in case of a serious illness or emergency. They include access to a range of wellness benefits that look out for your all-round health too.
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Clearly segmented benefits
Our range is tiered, making it simple to choose the cover that suits you. With increasingly higher claim limits, added benefits and coverage as you move from the Select Health Plan up to the Ultimate Global Health Plan.
Customer Acceptance Policy
To help us fulfill our global regulatory requirements; when making an application, we will ask you to provide certain documents in addition to the standard application forms (e.g. Photo I.D., company accounts and utility bill). For more information please speak to one of our sales advisers who can assist you in becoming a Bupa Global customer. Thank you.
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If you have questions about this plan, or would like help choosing the right level of cover, please get in touch.
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