Bupa health insurance for ICAS members
When life’s non-stop, taking time out for a health issue might not feel like an option. With Bupa, you’ll get fast access to treatment and specialist support, so you’ll soon be back to business as usual.
As a member of ICAS, you could save 10%† on Bupa By You health insurance.
To claim your discount call us on 0808 250 7588^ or request a callback and let us know you're an ICAS member so we can apply your discount.
†Applies to eligible ICAS members on quotes for new Bupa By You policies. Discounts will be reviewed on 21 January 2024 and any changes will then apply to renewals and new quotes taken out after that date. Quotes are valid for 14 days. Terms and conditions apply.
Health insurance, often called private medical insurance, is an insurance policy that covers the costs of private healthcare, from diagnosis to treatment. It covers all or some of the cost of treatment for acute conditions that develop after your health insurance policy has begun. You may take out health insurance as it gives you quick access to medical treatment.
Health insurance covers treatment for acute conditions that develop after your policy has started. An acute condition is a disease, illness or injury that is likely to respond quickly to treatment which aims to return you to the state of health you were in before suffering the condition, or which leads to your full recovery.
The level of cover you’ll get will depend on the policy you take out. For some policies, you’ll need to go through initial diagnosis and get a referral from the NHS before you’re able to claim any private treatment. Other more comprehensive policies include consultations and tests to help diagnose your condition. Bupa By You covers you for new conditions that occur once your cover has started - so you won't be able to use it for medical conditions that were apparent before you took out cover. There are also certain conditions that, whichever plan you choose, will not be covered, for example chronic long-standing conditions or cosmetic surgery.
There are general exclusions which are not covered as standard within our health insurance policies, for example the long-term treatment and monitoring of chronic conditions, (except mental health and cancer) or cosmetic surgery.
We’ll also need to know about any pre-existing conditions or symptoms you may have. Pre-existing conditions won’t affect the cost of your policy, but they may affect what your policy will cover you for.
Details of the full list of exclusions can be found in the Bupa By You policy benefits and terms (PDF, 0.9MB).
Our health insurance benefits
Whether it’s getting the help you need faster, or for cancer care, we’re proud to give you nothing less than health expertise.
We cover more mental health conditions than any other leading UK Insurer††
We believe emotional wellbeing is as important as physical health, which is why we cover more mental health issues than any other leading UK insurer ††. We’ve also created a mental health hub which has lots of useful information about mental health and wellbeing. Anyone can use it, even if you don't have health insurance with us.
Access to breakthrough cancer drugs.
If you’re diagnosed with cancer, we'll support you at every stage of your journey for as long as you have Bupa health insurance. You’ll also have access to eligible breakthrough cancer drugs and treatments, often before they are available on the NHS or approved by NICE (as long as they’re evidence-based‡).
Talk to a doctor online, 24/7
Bupa Blua Health, our digital GP service, lets you talk to a GP within 24 hours – day or night.††† Book a video or phone call from home, work or wherever. Collect any prescribed medication from your local pharmacy, or have it delivered to your door.†††† It makes life easier.
Come to us direct, without waiting to see a GP
If you have symptoms related to cancer, mental health or muscles, bones and joints, you can use Direct Access.‡‡ We’ll check your symptoms over the phone and give you clear advice on what to do next, we could refer you to a specialist on the call.
Nurses ready to help, every hour of the day
Late at night or first thing in the morning, our Anytime HealthLine connects you to a qualified nurse when you have a health concern. Clear and simple advice from someone who cares.
Rewards from brands you know and love
Fitness, nutrition, relaxation, getting outdoors. Whatever works for your wellbeing, we want to save you money on it.
Ways to get in touch….
If you need to send us sensitive information you can email us securely using Egress Switch*
*For more information and to sign up for a free Egress account, go to https://switch.egress.com. You will not be charged for sending secure emails to a Bupa email address using the Egress service.
^Lines are open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 12.30pm on Saturday. We may record or monitor our calls.
‡‡Direct Access telephone services are available as long as the symptoms are covered under the policy. If your cover excludes conditions you had before your policy started, we will ask you to provide evidence from your GP that your symptoms are not pre-existing for a period of up to two years from policy start date (or five years in the case of mental health) before we can refer you to a consultant or therapist through the Direct Access service. For rolling moratorium underwritten members we will ask for evidence each time you claim for a condition not claimed for before. Always call us first to check your eligibility.
††As of September 2023, this comparison to other products in the market is based on Bupa’s and Defaqto’s interpretation of the differences between Bupa By You health insurance and other health insurance products offering mental health cover. The comparison excludes any special offers or promotions which may temporarily alter the cover offered. Cover comparison information is for personal use and guidance only and does not constitute any contractual representation, warranty or obligation by either Bupa or Defaqto about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability of the comparison. Neither party accepts any liability for errors, omissions, direct or consequential loss in relation to this comparison.
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‡Access to eligible breakthrough cancer drugs and treatments often before they are available on the NHS or approved by NICE as long as they are evidence-based. Applies to eligible cancer drugs and treatments covered by your policy. Bupa will not fund for genetic testing when used solely for the purpose of screening.
Bupa Anytime HealthLine, Everyday Rewards by Bupa and Digital GP are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority or the Prudential Regulation Authority.
†††Customers who live on the Isle of Man do not have access to Bupa Blua Health, but can access GP24 provided by HealthHero. Some corporate schemes don't include access to Bupa Blua Health or GP24, so please check your scheme documents or give us a call.
†††† Bupa Blua Health prescriptions are private, so you’ll need to pay for your medication. There’s no extra charge for ‘click and collect’ from a local pharmacy or for delivery to your door. Collection is usually available with 60 minutes, depending on your pharmacy opening hours, and selected pharmacies are open at weekends. Depending on your location, delivery to your door can be within 24 or 48 hours (other than on bank holidays).
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Bupa Anytime HealthLine is provided by Bupa Occupational Health Limited. Registered in England and Wales No. 631336. Registered office: 1 Angel Court, London EC2R 7HJ
Bupa Blua Health is provided by Bupa Insurance Services Limited, registered in England and Wales with number 3829851. Digital GP services are powered by Babylon Healthcare Services Limited, registered in England and Wales with number 09229684, registered office: 1 Knightsbridge Green, London SW1X 7QA.
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Bupa health insurance is provided by Bupa Insurance Limited. Registered in England and Wales No. 3956433. Bupa Insurance Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Arranged and administered by Bupa Insurance Services Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales No. 3829851. Registered office: 1 Angel Court, London, EC2R 7HJ.
