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Medicash

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About Medicash

Medicash has provided first-class health plans to businesses and families for over 150 years. Committed to the importance of staying fit and healthy, they have made it their business to provide the leading choice in positive health plans and actively encourage our members to take better care of themselves through a range of groundbreaking initiatives.

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Year Founded
1871
Headquarters
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Company Size
51–200

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Overview

Medicash is a health cash plan provider that helps employers offer everyday healthcare benefits to their workforce. It reimburses employees for routine health costs like dental check-ups, eye tests, physiotherapy, and various wellbeing treatments, while also providing virtual GP services, mental health support, and preventative health screenings.

Best For

Small to medium-sized businesses looking for affordable health cash plans

Pricing

Starting at £4.65 per employee per month, with a variety of policies available.

Customers

Over 600,000 policy holders with customers including Timpson and Matalan

Pros
Good value for money
My Medicash App
Flexible plan designs
Medicash works with employers to tailor plans to specific workforce needs and budgets
Fast claims processing
Cons
Limited international coverage
If you have a significant overseas workforce, Medicash may not be ideal as it's primarily designed for UK-based employees.
Basic reporting for smaller plans
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Key Features & Benefits

My Medicash App

What It Does

Provides paperless claims submission, virtual GP consultations, and access to mental health support services through a smartphone app.

Why It Matters

Increases benefit utilisation rates by making it incredibly easy for employees to access services and submit claims without paperwork hassles.

Health Screenings

What It Does

Offers various levels of health assessments, from basic checks to comprehensive screenings.

Why It Matters

Preventative screenings can identify health issues before they become serious problems, potentially reducing long-term absenteeism costs while demonstrating genuine investment in employee wellbeing.

Mental Health Support

What It Does

Provides access to counselling services, mental health helplines, and wellbeing resources.

Why It Matters

With mental health issues becoming increasingly prevalent in the workplace, this feature helps employers provide meaningful support that can improve productivity and reduce absence rates.

Tailored Plans 

What It Does

Allows employers to customize coverage levels, included benefits, and contribution models.

Why It Matters

Organisations can create a plan that perfectly matches their culture, workforce demographics, and budget constraints rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach.

Implementation & Support

Setup Process

The Implementation process involves a setup call, employee data upload, and communication materials preparation.

Technical Requirements

Minimal technical requirements make Medicash accessible for businesses of all sizes. You'll need:

  • Basic employee data in spreadsheet format
  • Administrator access to the employer portal
  • Employee email addresses for digital onboarding (though paper enrollment is available)

Support Options

  • Dedicated account manager for all corporate clients
  • UK-based customer service team (8am-6pm, Monday-Friday)
  • Online employer portal with self-service options
  • Email support with typically same-day responses

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Key Features
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Medicash

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 
Benenden Health

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

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
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.

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
Simplyhealth

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

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