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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.

Company Info
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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
Reviews

Customer Reviews

“Brilliant service. Easy to make a claim.”
Neil
5
“Very simple to use. Would recommend. Cash in bank account in a couple of days with plenty of communication throughout.”
Jamie
5
“I strongly recommend Medicash. Very, very easy to use — you can claim and get your money back, hundred percent guaranteed.”
Morsalin
5
“An excellent service. The app is so easy to use to make a claim. As soon as you send your claim details it's dealt with quickly and efficiently — they tell you when it has been received and when payment has been made.”
Pam
5
“Great health insurance — I've held it for years and they've always paid out very quickly. They offer some good services to keep you as healthy as possible.”
Tracy
5
“I've had a great experience with Medicash. The plans are affordable, and I liked the peace of mind from knowing I had health insurance. My claims have been very straightforward and I received my money back in 7 days. I recommend Medicash to all!”
Jenny N
5

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