Bupa to offer 'most extensive' mental health cover for businesses

Adam Saville
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Business Mental Health Advantage launched after claims for mental health treatment double over past decade

As of 1 April, Bupa's new Business Mental Health Advantage policy will offer cover for 'all' mental health conditions to businesses and their employees. The policy - which Bupa calls ‘the most extensive mental health cover available' - will offer support and treatment for long-term mental health issues, with dementia and learning/behavioural development problems the only exceptions. It will cover conditions such as depression, bipolar and anxiety, as well as those typically excluded such as alcohol and drug abuse, while the removal of time limits on treatment will offer businesses the...

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