Health Insurance - if you're self-employed
Health insurance for the self-employed
Our health insurance covers the cost of private healthcare for conditions that develop after your policy has begun. Our health insurance is adaptable to suit your individual health and wellbeing needs as well as your budget. From fast access to online doctors through our Bupa Blua Health digital GP service to our wide-ranging mental health support, there are many benefits to our health insurance.
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Health insurance requirements when self employed
You may consider taking out health insurance to help give you peace of mind for your business. There are no requirements – simply get a quote online and adapt your health insurance cover to suit your individual needs.
One of the main benefits of health insurance is the quick access to care, whether you need to see a specialist or require surgery. This is ideal if you want to get back to work as soon as possible.
You’ll have fast access to our wide range of healthcare services. You can get health advice 24/7 via our Anytime HealthLine as well as video calls with doctors through our Bupa Blua Health digital GP service. We also cover more mental health conditions than any other UK insurer under our mental health cover†.
Not only that, you can access up to 1200 hospitals in our networks (depending on the policy you choose) so you’re never far from a Bupa-approved hospital ideal if you have to travel for business.
The cost of your private health insurance will depend on the type of policy you choose. We offer two levels of health insurance cover for you to choose from: Comprehensive and Treatment and Care. To make it fair for everyone, several factors influence the cost of your health insurance, such as age, location and if you smoke.
Interested in private healthcare? We’ve got you covered.
Our health insurance allows you to adapt aspects of your policy to help suit your needs and your budget. Prices vary according to several factors, once we understand your individual requirements.
Everything you need to know about health insurance
Our useful guides are here to help you understand the fundamentals of health insurance.
Do I need private health insurance?
If you’re considering private health insurance, you may be weighing up if you need it or not. We’ve broken down the benefits so you can see if it suits your personal needs.
Will I need an excess on my health insurance policy?
Health insurance policies often include an excess. This is fairly standard with most insurance policies, but it’s worth understanding the impact an excess can have on your cover.
In-patient vs. out-patient cover
When you’re looking at health insurance policies you may come across terms like in-patient and out-patient cover and not fully understand what these include.
Private health insurance exclusions
Before you take out health insurance, it’s important that you have a thorough understanding of what is and isn’t covered.
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† As of October 2022, 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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Bupa Blua Health is provided by Bupa Insurance Services Limited, registered in England and Wales with number 3829851. Digital GP services are powered by eMed Healthcare UK Limited, registered in England and Wales with number 15086104, Registered Office: 184-192 Drummond Street, London, England, NW1 3HP.
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 and the Prudential Regulation 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.
