Healix introduces 'Long Covid' benefits for healthcare trust clients

Currently affecting more than 180,000 people in the UK

Adam Saville
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It is expected that 45% of patients hospitalised for Covid will require ongoing support, according to NHS England

To assist employees with the immediate impact of Covid-19 and the after effects, Healix Health Services has introduced a specific package of benefits that employers can incorporate into their healthcare trust schemes.  In addition to a cash benefit for employees treated for Covid-19 in a NHS hospital, the package features cover for private tests and non-urgent treatments specifically related to Long Covid, including diagnostic tests, specialists consultations, mental health treatment, respiratory physiotherapy and complementary therapies. According to NHS England, it is expected that ...

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