About Health Shield
Health Shield is a leading provider in the health cash plan sector, ranking as the second-largest in terms of paid-for corporate memberships. Known for its innovative approach, Health Shield offers flexible and tailored solutions to help individuals and organisations manage everyday healthcare costs and enhance overall wellbeing. With a history of providing workplace-focused health benefits, Health Shield supports businesses in creating healthier, more productive workforces.
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Health Shield We started in 1877, helping railway workers keep their health on track. Today, they design and build employee health benefits packages to meet the specific needs of businesses and their employees, no matter the size or shape. They specialise in health cash plans that reimburse employees for everyday healthcare costs, from dental checkups to specialist consultations. Unlike comprehensive medical insurance, Health Shield focuses on preventative care and everyday health expenses, making quality healthcare accessible to employees while helping employers control benefit costs.
Small and Mid-market companies.
Not listed on their website but offers 4 package options: Select, Tailored, Flexible and Corporate.
Over 400,000 customers, including Fujitsu, West Midlands Railway and ISIO.
Key Features & Benefits
Health Cash Plan Reimbursement
Provides tax-free cash back on everyday health expenses up to annual limits.
Employees can visit practitioners of their choice and claim back costs quickly, removing financial barriers to accessing preventative healthcare.
Online and Mobile Claims
Enables employees to submit claims and track benefits through the Health Shield web portal and mobile app.
The streamlined claims process takes less than a minute to complete and significantly reduces administrative workload for HR teams.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Offers confidential counseling, legal information, and emotional support services.
Provides meaningful mental health support at a time when workplace stress is at an all-time high. The 24/7 telephone support means employees can access help exactly when they need it.
Health Screening
Offers regular health assessments to identify potential health issues early.
Catches health problems before they become serious, reducing absenteeism and potentially saving lives.
Implementation & Support
Setup Process
The implementation process is fairly straightforward with minimal IT requirements. Health Shield handles most of the heavy lifting, including providing employee communication materials.
Technical Requirements
Since Health Shield operates primarily through their own systems, employers simply need to provide employee data in a standard format (typically Excel). Their systems integrate with most major HR platforms, though the depth of integration varies.
Support Options
- Dedicated account manager for all corporate clients
- UK-based call centre (8am-6pm Monday-Friday)
- Email support
- Online knowledge base
- Employee onboarding webinars
Description
Health Shield is a leading provider in the health cash plan sector, ranking as the second-largest in terms of paid-for corporate memberships.
Small and Mid-market companies.
Not listed on their website but offers 4 package options: Select, Tailored, Flexible and Corporate.
Over 400,000 customers, including Fujitsu, West Midlands Railway and ISIO.
- · Health Cash Plan Reimbursement
- · Online and Mobile Claims
- · Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- · Health Screening
Health Shield is a leading provider in the health cash plan sector, ranking as the second-largest in terms of paid-for corporate memberships.
Small and Mid-market companies.
Not listed on their website but offers 4 package options: Select, Tailored, Flexible and Corporate.
Over 400,000 customers, including Fujitsu, West Midlands Railway and ISIO.
- · Health Cash Plan Reimbursement
- · Online and Mobile Claims
- · Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- · Health Screening
Access to affordable healthcare services plus everyday wellbeing support, rewards and discounts.
Small to medium-sized UK businesses seeking affordable healthcare benefits
Pricing starts at £15.50 per employee per month.
Supports over 870,000+ members and over 1,200 businesses. Customers include easyJet, Parcel Force and Hastings Direct
- · 24/7 GP Helpline
- · Mental Health Support
- · Fast-Track Diagnosis
- · Physiotherapy & Recovery
BHSF is a prominent provider of health cash plans to nearly 6,000 public and private sector businesses across the UK.
SMEs and mid-sized businesses in the UK
Employer-funded plans start from £5.50 per employee per month
Supports over 5,000 companies, including Trident Group, Birmingham City Council and Carlsberg
- · BHSF Connect App
- · 24/7 Mental Health Support
- · Occupational Health Services
- · Financial Wellbeing Tools
Offering low-cost, no-fuss health cash plans that are supported via a range of digital tools that protect your ongoing health both at home and at work.
Small to medium-sized businesses looking for affordable health cash plans
Starting at £4.65 per employee per month, with a variety of policies available.
Over 600,000 policy holders with customers including Timpson and Matalan
- · My Medicash App
- · Health Screenings
- · Mental Health Support
- · Tailored Plans
Access to dental treatments, visits to the optician, complementary therapies and much more.
Mid-market and enterprise businesses looking to support their employees with access to affordable healthcare
It depends on business size and health cover package. Contact Simply Health for a quote.
Covers 2.5 million members and 12,000 businesses, including Arnold Clark
- · Online Health Assessment
- · On-Demand Healthcare
- · Digital Claims Process
- · Cashback on Everyday Health Expenses
Westfield Health is a leading provider of workplace wellbeing solutions, specializing in health cash plans and tailored services to enhance employees' mental, physical, and financial health.
Small to medium businesses seeking affordable, accessible health benefits.
Starting from £6.52 per employee per month. Pricing packges vary for small businesses and corporates (200+ employees).
Over 8,000 employers in the UK including Corela, Fellowes, Sofology and O'Kane Group.
- · Mental Health Support
- · Hospital Support
- · Virtual GP Service
- · Wellbeing Personal Assistant