Thank you very much Jessicamb. You said there were policies which cover 100% homeopathy- do you know which ones they are? It's actually because of the children I am seeing a homeopath- my twins have not been well... I have had one treated and now need the other to be done- but obviously the cost is currently holding me back, so if there is a policy out there that will pay out for them, then that's the one I want/need!
Thanks,
tanyavt
I would strongly recommend you consider Medicash over BHSF.
Medicash runs a standard 12 month policy, BHSF run a more complicated contract which is not in your favour.
Medicash cover your children to a certain %
Medicash pay 100% on Homeopathy too
I am disappointed Martin and his team haven't re-evaluated their picks and dug a little deeper into the matter rather than just run some number thru a spreadsheet (which is what he does most of time time TBH) most recent example is Post Office 7.9% tut tut
NO RAIN - NO RAINBOWS
When did i stop being able to fit Hoola-Hoops over my fingers? :huh::think:
Already with BHSF as part of a corporate agreement which isn't too bad (get 75% back on claim) so haven't checked if it is 50% for others.
Have decided to look at other two MoneySavingExpert has looked at and have to agree you do have to look at this closer as the stats don't seem to add up (or at least now they don't) so needs a refresh on the webpage.
I was confused as Sovereign has a 50% claim back, after reading this I looked at Mediplan and theirs seem a hell of alot better 100%* (couldn't find exactly where that * reference was mind!).
I've been on BHSF for number of years and I believe that there is no qualifying period? Having said that I do it through my work and it is taken of my salary. Had been on other scheme but really happy with this service and won't change.
I've been on BHSF for number of years and I believe that there is no qualifying period? Having said that I do it through my work and it is taken of my salary. Had been on other scheme but really happy with this service and won't change.
Di
I think workplace BHSF schemes are different to personal ones, I definately had to wait 13 weeks to claim but my mum who works for Asda could claim straight away on hers.
I had some new glasses 12 weeks after starting my BHSF policy, I started filling in the claim form then noticed the 13 weeks waiting period. I went back to the opticians and they cancelled my receipt and gave me a new receipt with a claimable date on! PHEW!
Cashback earned
Quidco : £858
Pigsback : £20 and a Beatles CD.
I'm about to join an employer promoted scheme with Simply Health and am amazed at how complicated it is to decide which Level is most effective, based on the assumption, of course, that I put in a claim every time (as noted in the article). I've had to create a table showing the different sets of treatments and use that I anticipate for each, together with the annual cost and payout I could expect.
As each company has different rules I think a seperate calculator is required for each. Interestingly I found that the optimum level was lower than I had anticipated as the extra cost eats up the additional benefit payable.
With reference to previous comments it appears that Simply Health have a single Claiming year regardless of which set of treatments is being considered.
Incidently I asked Simply Health about payroll deductions and they informed me that, of course, it ceases when they leave that employer. For some of these payroll deduction customers the first they realise that their policy has ceased is when they try to claim! However for those paying out of their own bank account the policy continues at the same rate even when they've left that employer.
What would be considered a pre-existing condition? I looked into the cashback plans as I'm spending a fortune in osteopathy. If I join a plan, would they reject my claims on anything related to osteopathy/physio/chiropractic on the grounds that it is a pre-existing condition? Or if I just go to another practitioner (which I want to do anyway), could I claim from them rather than the one I've been seeing? If I'm not covered then it's really no point for me joining... any ideas?
Thanks!
What would be considered a pre-existing condition? I looked into the cashback plans as I'm spending a fortune in osteopathy. If I join a plan, would they reject my claims on anything related to osteopathy/physio/chiropractic on the grounds that it is a pre-existing condition? Or if I just go to another practitioner (which I want to do anyway), could I claim from them rather than the one I've been seeing? If I'm not covered then it's really no point for me joining... any ideas?
Thanks!
If you are already getting treatment then any claims for the same condition would be considered pre-existing.
The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese :cool:
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Thanks,
tanyavt
Medicash runs a standard 12 month policy, BHSF run a more complicated contract which is not in your favour.
Medicash cover your children to a certain %
Medicash pay 100% on Homeopathy too
I am disappointed Martin and his team haven't re-evaluated their picks and dug a little deeper into the matter rather than just run some number thru a spreadsheet (which is what he does most of time time TBH) most recent example is Post Office 7.9% tut tut
When did i stop being able to fit Hoola-Hoops over my fingers? :huh::think:
Have decided to look at other two MoneySavingExpert has looked at and have to agree you do have to look at this closer as the stats don't seem to add up (or at least now they don't) so needs a refresh on the webpage.
I was confused as Sovereign has a 50% claim back, after reading this I looked at Mediplan and theirs seem a hell of alot better 100%* (couldn't find exactly where that * reference was mind!).
Summary: Mediplan better for my wife!
Edit: Even pre-existing conditions are covered instantly, except maternity and hospital inpatient.
Di
I think workplace BHSF schemes are different to personal ones, I definately had to wait 13 weeks to claim but my mum who works for Asda could claim straight away on hers.
I had some new glasses 12 weeks after starting my BHSF policy, I started filling in the claim form then noticed the 13 weeks waiting period. I went back to the opticians and they cancelled my receipt and gave me a new receipt with a claimable date on! PHEW!
Quidco : £858
Pigsback : £20 and a Beatles CD.
As each company has different rules I think a seperate calculator is required for each. Interestingly I found that the optimum level was lower than I had anticipated as the extra cost eats up the additional benefit payable.
With reference to previous comments it appears that Simply Health have a single Claiming year regardless of which set of treatments is being considered.
Incidently I asked Simply Health about payroll deductions and they informed me that, of course, it ceases when they leave that employer. For some of these payroll deduction customers the first they realise that their policy has ceased is when they try to claim! However for those paying out of their own bank account the policy continues at the same rate even when they've left that employer.
Robert
Thanks!
If you are already getting treatment then any claims for the same condition would be considered pre-existing.