
Best for Comprehensive Cover and Hospital Network
Comprehensive cover from
£88/month with cancer care
97.8% of eligible
claims authorised, per Bupa's data
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Best for Comprehensive Cover and Hospital Network
Comprehensive cover from
£88/month with cancer care
97.8% of eligible
claims authorised, per Bupa's data
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Best for Healthy Lifestyle Rewards and Digital Health Tools
Comprehensive cover from
£92/month with mental health care
Free Apple Watch,
gym discounts, and retail rewards

Best for Value and Flexible Cover Options
Comprehensive cover from
£82/month, among the cheapest
98.1% claim payout
rate, per AXA Health's published data
Best for Brand Reliability and Multi-Policy Discounts
97.5% claim payout
rate with a UK-based claims team
Comprehensive cover from
£80/month with a trusted brand

Best for Budget-Conscious Individuals and Self-Employed
Budget cover from
£22/month, among the UK's cheapest
Consistent Fairer Finance
gold Ribbon for service

Best for Over 50s and Older Policyholders
Specialist cover for
individuals aged 50 and over
Comprehensive cover from
£165/month for a 55-year-old

Best for Corporate, SME, and Internationally Mobile Professionals
24/7 medical helpline
and digital health tools included
Cover in 190+
countries for internationally mobile staff
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