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Our virtual consults are 24/7 easing pressure on the health system. Press release, July 26, 2023.

Bupa’s 24/7 virtual doctor service, provided through Blua, is helping take pressure off Australia’s healthcare system. International students and visitors with Bupa health insurance have access to the free telehealth service, depending on their cover. Bupa is the only health insurer to offer a 24/7 telehealth service, with doctors able to speak English, Punjabi, Hindi, Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Tamil, Bahasa, Persian, and Japanese.

Prioritizing wellbeing in the workplace: Suncorp Group announces partnership with Black Dog Institute . Press release, June 30, 2023.

Suncorp Group launches two-year partnership with Black Dog Institute, the leading mental health research institution.

Diaconía launches ‘Diacontigo Familia’: An inclusive and preventive insurance for the wellbeing of the Bolivian population. Latinoinsurance, July 26, 2023.

“Diacontigo Familia” stands out for its preventive approach and its features accessible to the public. With an annual premium cost of only Bs. 300, the insurance is aimed at men and women from 18 to 70 years of age, throughout the national territory. The benefits offered are life insurance in case of death from any cause. The plan also includes preventive and emergency medical visits, miscellaneous medical examinations, hospitalization for illness, medical care in emergency situations, and coverage for prescription drugs. (Text in Spanish)

Manulife Partners with Leading Health Tech Provider to Deliver the Next Generation of Health Care Experiences to Canadians. Yahoo Finance, September 26, 2023.

Manulife announces a strategic partnership with League that will provide members with a personalized and digital health care experience that is fully integrated with Manulife group benefits ecosystem. This will help our customers understand their health, focus on prevention, and access the care they need.

Beneva offers reimbursement for self-management support services. Insurance Business, September 18, 2023.

Beneva has announced that it will reimburse its insureds for the cost of individual self-management support services provided by its partner, Relief. The move aims to promote mental health care and to take control of their well-being.

Manulife launches personalized medicine program. Press release, August 23, 2023.

Manulife announced that its Personalized Medicine program (known industry-wide as pharmacogenomics) will now be available for Extended Health Care members with certain qualifying conditions at no additional cost. This simple, one-time genetic test, done via a saliva sample that takes less than a minute, helps predict how effective certain medications may be, depending on an individual’s genetic makeup.

Chubb and HealthAtom form alliance to offer dental protection in Latin America. PR Newswire, July 26, 2023.

Chubb has forged a new alliance with Chilean health-tech company HealthAtom to launch dental healthcare protection offerings for patients across Latin America. Individual clients and corporate groups will have access to completely digital, comprehensive, and easy-to-contract dental protection products. The alliance will start in Chile, and during 2024 it is expected to expand to Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, and Peru.

SiriusPoint unveils medical insurance product in China . Press release, July 31, 2023.

SiriusPoint’s Life Reinsurance Team has rolled out a new medical insurance product, Blue Ocean LifeTime, in China to boost access to affordable medical care. The Blue Ocean LifeTime medical insurance policy includes overseas medical services to help users find advanced medical treatments. These include provisions for overseas care and access to the latest advanced treatment for cancer, such as Boron Neutron Capture, a targeted form of radiation therapy.

High-end VHIS product Bowtie Pink introduced ‘Ward Room’ option. PR Newswire Asia, July 31, 2023.

Bowtie has introduced the “Ward Rooms” option to its high-end VHIS product, Bowtie Pink. Bowtie Pink allows consumers to combine their personal medical insurance plans with group medical insurance plan. The plan offers multiple deductible options, as well as two ward options: “Semi-Private Room” and “Private Room.”

Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong Takes Cigna VHIS Series - Flexi Plan (Superior) to the Next Level with Upgraded Offerings for New and Existing... PR Newswire Asia, July 3, 2023.

The Cigna Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS) Series - Flexi Plan (Superior) has been upgraded. The new features include accidental emergency dental and emergency outpatient treatment benefits. It also includes a new companion bed benefit, a new accidental emergency outpatient treatment benefit, and a new emergency dental treatment benefit.

ICICI Lombard and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance jointly launch ‘iShield'’. Press release, June 28, 2023.

“iShield” will provide customers with both health and life insurance and will enable customers to take care of expenses required for medical treatments.

SBI General Insurance’s new health cover to offer unlimited `refills’. Office Newz, September 12, 2023.

Super Health insurance is a plan where the policyholder can ‘refill’ the sum insured if a claim uses it up. The plan also allows policyholders to obtain 3x insurance coverage for severe illnesses through a ‘multiplier.’

PhonePe Insurance launches monthly subscriptions for health policies. Business Standard, July 18, 2023.

The company launched health coverage plans with a UPI-based monthly mode of payment. The plans have a coverage of up to Rs 1 crore and allow users to choose any hospital room without limit. Customers can purchase health insurance on the company’s website, compare policies, and set up a monthly mandate or pay annually for a policy.

Vhi offers new dermatology services in partnership with AllView Healthcare. RTE, August 23, 2023.

Vhi is launching a new rapid-access dermatology service for the diagnosis and treatment of most dermatological conditions on an outpatient-care basis. This new service is being offered in conjunction with AllView Healthcare. Teledermatology appointments are available for Vhi members nationwide at AllView Healthcare Clinics.

CIMB Thai Joins Hands with Sompo Insurance Launching Travel Insurance, ‘CIMB THAI Travel Care,’ Going to Japan without Reserve Payment. Thailand4, September 12, 2023.

‘CIMB THAI Travel Care’ provides travel protection worldwide* by providing comprehensive coverage and standing out in the market, especially for those who travel to Japan. It has an initial insurance premium at 200 baht and a maximum amount up to 5 million baht, with coverage divided into 4 main categories: 1. Life protection and medical expenses (covering COVID-19) 2. Flight protection 3. Luggage and property loss or damage protection 4. Emergency assistance services while traveling in Japan.

Safaricom and Britam Launch Data Plus: Affordable Data Bundles with Accident Cover. Tech African News, September 21, 2023.

Safaricom has partnered with Britam to introduce an affordable data plan dubbed Data Plus, which offers a daily personal accident cover for as little as KES 25 daily. Personal accident covers medical expenses, permanent disability, and funeral expenses arising from an accident.

Britam Insurance Introduces Child Only Medical Cover. Waza, September 26, 2023.

Milele Junior is a health insurance package for children aged between 37 weeks and 18 years. The comprehensive health plan covers vaccinations and pre-existing, chronic, and congenital illnesses, as well as inpatient, outpatient, dental, and optical care.

Vitality Health partners Leadway to boost healthy lifestyle. Inspen Online, August 02, 2023.

Vitality Health International in partnership with Leadway Health is offering Nigerians a healthier life experience through various health insurance packages. The health insurance offering is unique because it focuses on wellbeing, aimed at positively impacting people’s health outcomes while improving and protecting their lives.

InLife introduces the first Diabetes Coverage Riders. Business Mirror, July 17, 2023.

Insular Life’s (InLife) customizable life insurance with investment plan, Wealth Assure Plus, may now include riders for diabetes care and hospitalization allowance. The Diabetes Coverage Rider provides a lump sum cash benefit of up to a maximum of PhP2.5 million for people with managed Type 2 diabetes. The Future Diabetes Endorsement Rider provides supplemental lump sum cash benefit of as much as 1 million if the insured is diagnosed with the occurrence of insulin treatment for Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

FWD HealthFirst provides free medical teleconsultations for customers. Singapore Business, August 14, 2023.

This service grants FWD protection plan policyholders and their families access to primary healthcare services at preferential rates and offers free teleconsultations. This benefit extends to family members, encompassing spouses, children, parents, and grandparents.

Prudential launches PRUShield EasySwitch to enable more seamless switch of plans for Shield policyholders. Press release, September 11, 2023.

Prudential launches PRUShield EasySwitch to enable more seamless switch of plans for Shield policyholders. Eligible individuals only need only to answer three health questions instead of completing a full health questionnaire. This offer is available from 1 September 2023 to 31 December 2023.

AIA Singapore tackles the nation’s growing elder care needs with market’s first personal accident plan to provide coverage for multi-stage dementia. Press release, August 3, 2023.

AIA Centurion PA Plan is a personal accident insurance plan. The plan covers neurological diseases like Alzheimer's disease/severe dementia and idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. It provides coverage to age 100 and offers a high entry age of up to 80 years old.

TymeBank rolls out medical insurance aimed at domestic workers. News24, September 19, 2023.

TymeBank has partnered with National HealthCare Group to offer an affordable primary healthcare insurance solution for third-party beneficiaries, such as domestic workers, for as little as R139 per month. To apply for a TymeHealth policy, employers need to open a TymeBank account, access the medical cover option through the TymeBank app, and sign up their employee as a member.

GCO (Grupo Catalana Occidente) launches additional digital healthcare services. Press release, July 10, 2023.

Occident will be incorporating digital healthcare services, which include a medical chat and a video consultation service with doctors of the most-sought-after specialities. They also will be able to access the medical reports of each consultation, filtering by date, type, and speciality. These documents also can be downloaded, if required.

Zurich Asia unveils new suite of solutions for digitally embedded insurance. Insurance Business, July 18, 2023.

Zurich Edge, a suite of technology capabilities and insurance expertise will provide partners and their customers with a seamless approach to digitally embedded insurance across all markets in the region. Zurich Edge has partnerships with Japan Airlines, TikTok, Citibank, and MYAirline.

Prudential to offer affordable high-quality breast cancer treatment. Asia Advisers Network, July 3, 2023.

Prudential has announced a regional partnership with Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) to provide its customers in Asia access to breast cancer treatment.

airasia Superapp teams up with Generali Thailand to offer unmatched travel and dining benefits for Insurance Customers. ENP Newswire, July 4, 2023.

airasia rewards, a leader in the loyalty market under airasia Superapp, has collaborated with Generali Thailand, a leading global insurance company, to enable Generali customers to convert their GEN points into airasia points. It offers Generali insurance customers the chance to enjoy the perks of dining, shopping, and travelling through the use of airasia points.

Absa, UAP Old Mutual Target Non-Salaried Individuals with New Medical Insurance Product. AllAfrica, July 26, 2023.

Absa Bank Uganda has partnered with UAP Old Mutual to launch Absa medical insurance, a policy targeting self-employed and non-salaried individuals in the drive to increase access to health insurance in Uganda. The policy covers treatment for critical illness, inpatient, optical, dental, and maternity, in addition to disability cover, funeral expenses, a wellness programme, and international cover for travel outside East Africa.

Union Insurance Company launches new individual health insurance solution . Zawya, August 8, 2023.

Delighted Care offers customers local and global covers and the option to choose from a variety of comprehensive customisable plans, depending on their evolving needs and emirate of residency. The plans are targeted at self-employed individuals and dependents from the age of 0 to 99 years who are living in the UAE. Union has launched a total of 11 plans: five plans for Abu Dhabi residents and six plans for Dubai and Norther Emirates residents.

Tesco introduces virtual GP service and expands wellbeing support. Employee Benefits, July 7, 2023.

Supermarket chain Tesco has extended its wellbeing provision for its more than 300,000 UK employees and their families to include a virtual GP service. The service is provided by Yulife and allows a family living in the same household access to unlimited appointments with a GP seven days a week.

Bupa launches new family health proposition, Bupa Family+. Press release, September 18, 2023.

Bupa Family+ includes exclusive savings on health insurance. All children are covered for the price of one when paying for the eldest child. When customers insure the eldest child up to the age of 20, any younger children will be covered on the policy for free.

WPA launches Complete Health. Press release, September 18, 2023.

WPA has launched a new private medical insurance (PMI) proposition, Complete Health, designed to cater to all consumer budgets and needs. A set range of core benefits provide the foundation of your cover, together with an extensive range of Optional Extras that enable you to create your complete physical and mental health package. The plan also offers a remote GP service.

Cigna Healthcare launches new global health benefits plan for adults aged 60+. PR Newswire, September 5, 2023.

Cigna Healthcare plan for Seniors is a new, customized health benefits plan aimed at supporting the health and vitality of globally mobile people aged 60 and older. Key benefits of the plan include mental health support, lifestyle support, and full cancer care support. Mental health support includes up to 20 face-to-face counseling sessions and access to mindfulness coaches and CBT psychologists.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Introduces Anthem Link Virtual First Health Plans, Helping Members Access Convenient, Affordable Care Options. Business Wire, August 28, 2023.

Anthem Link Virtual First health plans are being offered to eligible members in select commercial health plans. These plans give affordable access to virtual care options, including access to a symptom checker driven by artificial intelligence, routine wellness care, and chronic condition management.

Cigna Healthcare Helps Customers Screen for Dental Health Issues from Their Smartphone. Press release, August 16, 2023.

Dental customers are now able to use their smartphone to screen for potential oral health issues, such as cavities and gum disease. The online tool by Dental.com provides step-by-step instructions to help a customer take five guided photos of their teeth and mouth.

DocGo and EmblemHealth Launch Partnership to Bring In-Home Care to Patients. BusinessWire, August 15, 2023.

DocGo will work closely with EmblemHealth to bring timely in-home services to New York and Connecticut patients after hospitalization to close the preventive healthcare gap. Patients will receive in-home healthcare services, including transitional care management following recent hospital discharge. Services available are diabetic retinal eye exams, bone density tests, A1C screenings, blood pressure control support, and colorectal cancer screenings.

Gig Worker Solutions Teams Up with United Healthcare: Revolutionizing Healthcare for 74 million Gig Workers . Newswires, August 14, 2023.

Tech Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is thrilled to announce a strategic alliance with United Healthcare to provide National Major Medical insurance coverage for its vast network of members.

Cigna Healthcare and Virgin Pulse Launch Personalized Digital Experience for Individuals to Improve Health and Vitality. Press release, August 10, 2023.

A new platform empowers Cigna Healthcare customers to set personal health goals, track daily metrics, and get real-time feedback and guidance based on their data.

OhioHealth To Use Zipline for Drone Delivery of Medications, Lab Work, Supplies. Press release, August 2, 2023.

OhioHealth will bring prescriptions directly to patients’ homes and move lab samples and supplies between OhioHealth facilities. Zipline’s platform is sustainable and reduces emissions.

Cadence and RUSH Launch Remote Monitoring Program to Improve Outcomes for People with Chronic Conditions.
Business Wire, August 1, 2023.

Patients will have access to Cadence’s program, which is designed with a team-based care model. Cadence supports patients at home with medications, labs, and coaching that lead to a healthier and longer life. RUSH’s connected care program will support patients with hypertension, congestive heart failure, and type 2 diabetes.

Signify Health Launches Chronic Kidney Disease Testing, Expands In-Home Diagnostic and Preventive Services Offering. PR Newswire, August 1, 2023.

The kidney health evaluation is part of an In-home Health Evaluation (IHE), which is available at no additional cost to Medicare Advantage plan members. The results of the kidney health evaluation provide clinicians and members with information to help them determine the treatment and management plan that is best for them.

Mutual of Omaha Launches New Program to Support Aging in Place. Press release, July 18, 2023.

The new wellness program, Better Living Longer, supports long-term care policyholders who prefer to maintain independence at home as they age. The program offers simple convenient access to a variety of home-based care and support services. The Helper Bees website will give customers access to a resource library, a marketplace of vetted providers, and an expert guide to help navigate policyholder needs.

Dialogue Enters into License Agreement with Sun Life U.S. Business Wire, July 13, 2023.

The platform will be used to provide a modern health and wellness experience to members of Sun Life's U.S. Health and Risk Solutions business. In the first phase of the agreement, Sun Life U.S. will develop a program using Dialogue’s platform.

DentalPlans.com Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Guided Dental Plan Finder. PR Newswire, June 27, 2023.

DentalPlans.com launches first-of-its-kind Guided Dental Plan Finder. The plan finder leverages user responses to a short questionnaire to provide personalized plan recommendations.