Cashplans

British consumers are increasingly convinced the NHS will see deterioration in quality of service and increasingly consider low-cost insurance products to cover any shortfall.

Company cash plans have experienced the most growth in recent years. But do issues around excess and how employers integrate these with traditional PMI policies mean they are heading for trouble? Fiona Murphy reports

Cash plans have become as popular as health insurance among UK workers.

Following a recent policy roundtable debate in Westminster, Pam Whelan discusses the future of Dental Plans and getting oral healthcare awareness higher up company agendas.

Paul Shires, executive director of sales and marketing at Westfield Health makes the case for more adviser engagement with the health products market.

Benenden Health is increasing its marketing for 2014 as it looks to increase membership in a plan to become a household name.

Revenues generated by independent healthcare providers stood at steady at £40.5bn in 2012/13 (2011/12: £39.9bn) but should slowly grow LaingBuisson has found.

Cash plan provider Health Shield has launched a new home assistance benefit.

Co-payments for the NHS have been mooted. Richard Walsh assesses the possible effects.

Paycare has confirmed that there will be no price increase on any of its healthcare plans to either corporate of individual customers in 2014.