The newsletter of the onemedifund private healthcare scheme
Contributor feedback
Your guide to private hospitals
Walking yourself healthy
Get the balance right
Access all areas
Edition one - May 2012
onetime is published by:
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Published regularly by the onemedifund team,
onetime will keep you up-to-date with everything that
is happening on the onemedifund private healthcare
scheme; from how to access treatment to any new
benefits we have recently introduced.
In addition, onetime provides a range of interesting
and informative health, fitness and lifestyle articles.
Plus, for a bit of a challenge, we also intend to include
quizzes, puzzles, crosswords and much more in
forthcoming editions!
Our aim is to make onetime a community newsletter,
and to do this we need your input. If you have
something to say about your onemedifund experience
we want to hear from you; particularly those of you
that registered at the launch and have now started to
access the scheme.
We would also welcome any other contributions you
would like to make to the newsletter generally, such as
readers’ letters or relevant articles you’d like to see
published in the future.
We hope that you enjoy this first edition of onetime.
If you do have any comments, contributions or enquiries
please email: [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you.
Deryck South - newsletter editor
What’s in this issue...
ONEMEDIFUND, ACCESS ALL AREAS 02How contributors are now successfully accessing the scheme and all the benefits of private healthcare.
CONTRIBUTOR FEEDBACK 03Read what contributors have to say about theirexperiences accessing onemedifund.
GOING PRIVATE 04As a contributor to onemedifund scheme you get access to over 200 private hospitals and clinics throughout the UK.
WALKING YOURSELF HEALTHY 06Walking is an excellent natural exercise whatever yoursize, shape or age.
GET THE BALANCE RIGHT 08Use the eatwell plate to help you get your diet balance right and follow these eight tips to get started.
TAKE THE CALORIE QUIZ 10How much do you know about the calories andfat content of your diet.
LATEST NEWS ROUNDUP 12News and headlines from onemedifund, the NHS and UKhealthcare in general.
HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET? 13There may be a number of reasons why you haveyet to register, hopefully we can address some of them here.
Some of the articles and information published in this newsletter are provided from a range of third-party online and offline sources.
The editorial team always endeavor to ensure articles are factual and based on authoritative and/or well researched opinions within the medical community.
However, articles published within the onetime newsletter do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the onetime editorial team.
Welcome to the very first edition ofonetime the community newsletter for the onemedifund private healthcare scheme.
02 | onemedifund scheme
onemedifundACCESS ALL AREAS
Great news! Many of you that registeredwith onemedifund soon after its launchin August last year are now successfullyaccessing the scheme and all thebenefits of private healthcare.
To enable onemedifund to build up a health fund
that provides the best long-term cover for all
contributors we introduced the 6-month waiting
period (moratorium) before you are covered for
treatment. This means that the sooner you register
with the scheme, the sooner you can start to access
the full range of benefits.
For those of you that registered within the first few
weeks of the launch this waiting period is now
complete, and you are now beginning to access the
comprehensive range of high-quality private
consultation, diagnosis and treatment available
through onemedifund (along with physiotherapy,
dental and optical cover and the onemedifund
maternity cash benefit).
With any new scheme of this scale there are always
likely to be teething troubles. However, we are very
pleased to announce that feedback from those that
have used the scheme has been extremely positive,
with contributors commenting most notably on the
speed and quality of service they have received.
If you are already registered with the scheme and
are looking to access private treatment or make a
claim, we have put together a detailed “How to
make a claim” diagram that guides you through the
process. This document, along with your claim form,
is available to download from the brand new
“Subscribers’ Zone” on www.onemedifund.com.
It’s also available on request from the onemedifund
registration Helpline 0845 383 3830.
REGISTRATION reminder...If you are not yet part of the scheme, the sooner you
register the sooner you can benefit from onemedifund
private healthcare.
To read how existing contributors are already benefiting
from the scheme see the feedback on the opposite page.
BREAKING NEWS ON...
DENTAL COVER
optical covermaternity cash benefit
medical cover
We have removeD the £250
Dental Treatment excess.
This means that we will now
reimburse you for the
ToTAL CoST* of your
Dental Treatment *(up to the scheme limit)
For the latest information about
Benefits and excess visit:
www.onemedifund.com
dental cover
onemedifund scheme | 03
The service I got from onemedifund was
amazing. Everything happened so quickly.
The staff I spoke to were so quick in dealing
with my request and so kind and polite.
Whilst in hospital I received outstanding
treatment. I had no worries about having to
pay out at the time, because I knew it was
safely in onemedifund’s hands. It makes the
amount I pay each month look very small !
Feedback from one of the first onemedifund
contributors to access the scheme.
Contributor
Feedback...
HERE IS A SUCCESS STORY SO FAR....The Manor Hospital Oxford specialise inshoulders, hips, knees, ankles and feet.
They received a referral letter 5th March,consultation 8th March, with Prof Murray,who is world renowned for hips and kneessurgery. I required an operation; bookedfor 27th March ! !
Two phone calls to help line, one beforeconsultation, given authorisation number. One after consultation for surgery, givenauthorisation number, and very helpful people.Very impressive.
HAVE NOW HAD THE OPERATION...Went very well thanks, Prof Murray isexcellent. I walked in early A.M. and walked out mid P.M. including using stairswithout any crutches or stick! , and anotherbonus is the unlimited physio follow up.EXCELLENT SERVICE ALL ROUND.
Feedback from a contributor, before and after their treatment.
Feedback from a very
satisfied contributor.
Having had a private operation in the past
for a joint replacement, we were glad of
the provision of onemedifund, which
would enable us to budget for the same
standard of care we have previously
experienced. We never anticipated we’d
have to use this scheme so soon.
I visited my GP and was told I’d probably
need surgery...
She told me she’d write to a consultant
and I’d get an appointment in about 3
weeks...
On arrival home I phoned onemedifund and
asked them when our monthly payments
would be available for us to start using the
scheme.
The very friendly, caring telephonist (as
they all have been), took all my medical
and personal details and told me;
“You’re not going to believe this, it
starts today March 7th!”
So here we go...
Thursday March 8thPhoned the doctor and asked for the
name of a consultant.
Phoned onemedifund to check the
consultant is on their register (not a
back street quack!). They then gave me
a consultation number.
Phoned our local private hospital and
was given an appointment for....
Friday March 16th First consultation. Operation
suggested, but first need a scan.
Tuesday March 20th Scan.
Friday March 23rd Appointment to get results of scan
and arrange operation.
Sunday April 1st Operation!
Tuesday April 3rd Home, and all in less than a month!
The service from onemedifund and the
medical staff has been second to none.
We’d like to say to all who helped set up
this excellent provision...
Thank You!
When we as a family considered the onemedifundpayments it wasn’t “Can we afford to” it was“can we afford not to” .
In the end we worked it out among the familywage earners and it is only £30 per month each,so quite affordable after all !!
Looking forward to getting the benefits ofthis scheme.
Feedback from a single parent family.
04 | onemedifund scheme
As a contributor to the onemedifundscheme you get access to over 200private hospitals and clinics throughout theUK, and the very best in private healthcare. But what does this actually mean toyou and your family, and how does privatehealthcare differ from NHS treatment?
THE BENEFITS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE CAN BE SUMMED UP IN ONE QUESTION; HOW VALUABLE IS YOUR TIME?
The onemedifund private healthcare scheme allows you fast
access to high quality treatment from some of the UK’s leading
consultants within weeks (sometimes days), rather than the
months you could spend on an NHS waiting list. As pressure
continues to grow on the NHS, the time spent on these waiting
lists is only going to increase, especially for non-emergency
surgery for conditions like hip and knee replacements. Many
operations or treatments may not be life saving but make a
huge difference to the quality of life after treatment.
Many of us lead busy lives and would like the flexibility to
choose when and where we schedule our medical
appointments and treatment. The onemedifund scheme
gives you this choice and puts you in control - you can
make an appointment at a time and a place that suits you.
As a private patient, there is far more time available to
discuss your condition and potential treatment with the
consultant. This allows you to review all the options
available and ensure that you fully understand the agreed
treatment plan. And if you need to be admitted to a private
hospital you will benefit from the privacy and comfort of
your own room, with friends and family welcome to visit at
a time that is suitable for you and them.
CHOOSING A PRIVATE HOSPITAL OR CLINIC
Private hospitals are commercial businesses that invest in
state-of-the-art technology and staff training to deliver the
best possible service to patients. Most of the UK’s private
hospitals belong to a small number of national operators,
though there are a wide range of smaller groups and
independent hospitals also available.
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BmI HeALTHCAre“...is Britain’s leading provider of independent
healthcare with a nationwide network of
hospitals and clinics performing more complex
surgery than any other private healthcare
provider in the country. Our commitment is to
quality and value, providing facilities for
advanced surgical procedures together with
friendly, professional care.”
SPIre HeALTHCAre“...is a leading provider of private healthcare,
with 37 private hospitals throughout the UK.
The company is built on a proud heritage of
over 25 years experience of running
successful private hospitals.”
NUFFIeLD HeALTHCAre“You’ll find a professional and caring environment,
with spotlessly clean rooms, and nurses who treat
you like a person. We pride ourselves on
combining the technology of the future, with the
values of the past. That’s why all 31 of our state of
the art locations have a dedicated and personable
matron, who ensures the highest of standards
throughout the hospital.”
rAmSAY HeALTH CAre
“...is a leading provider of private healthcare
in the UK. Its private hospitals offer a range
of treatments from hip replacements to
knee replacement surgery and cosmetic
surgery to weight loss surgery.”
The main UK operators(and the number of hospitals they own):
86 Hospitals
31 Hospitals
37 Hospitals
22 Hospitals
www.bmihealthcare.co.uk www.spirehealthcare.com
www.nuffieldhealthcare.com www.ramsayhealthcare.co.uk
GOING PRIVATEYour guide to private healthcare and hospitals...
06 | health and lifestyle
WALKING…we all do it, around the house,
in the office, to and from work or the shops.
In fact, it’s such an ordinary everyday activity
that many of us take it for granted.
But walking is also an excellent natural exercise whatever
your, size, shape or age. It can help you stay healthy, live
longer and control your weight, whilst allowing you to
enjoy time with friends and family (or even some quiet
time alone).
The medical profession agrees that regular physical activity
like walking helps protect the body from many illnesses and
conditions, including heart disease and stroke, high blood
pressure, osteoarthritis, obesity, the most common type of
diabetes and many cancers.
Walking is also a great way to relieve stress and stay happy.
A good walk can help you collect your thoughts, and being
outdoors generally (especially in green spaces), can help fight
depression and improve mental health.
The Chief Medical Officer recommends 30 minutes of brisk
walking, 5 days a week (done in blocks or even broken up
into 10-15 minute sessions). So walking briskly for just 2.5
hours over the course of a week provides the recommended
level of physical activity for an adult and contributes to the
recommended minimum of an hour a day of physical
activity for children.
And one of the best things about walking is that pretty
much everyone can do it, anywhere and at any time, for
free, with no special clothing, equipment or training.
So if you want to improve your health
and fitness, lose a bit of weight, or are
just looking for an activity that’s free
and fun to do...walk this way!
EVERYONE CAN DO IT,ANYWHERE AND AT ANY TIME, FOR FREE
WALKING YOURSELF HEALTHY
Article and main details originally posted on www.getwalking.org/benefits-of-walking/benefits-of-walking
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FRUIT &
VEGETABLES
MEAT, FISH,
BEANS & EGGS
and other non-dairy
sources of protein
08 | health and lifestyle
GET THE BALANCE RIGHT
1. Base your meals on starchy foodsStarchy foods include potatoes, cereals, pasta, rice and bread. Choose
wholegrain varieties when you can: they contain more fibre, and can
make you feel full for longer. Starchy foods should make up around
one third of the foods you eat. Most of us should eat more starchy
foods: try to include at least one starchy food with each main meal.
Some people think starchy foods are fattening, but gram for gram
they contain fewer than half the calories of fat.
2. Eat lots of fruit and vegIt’s recommended that we eat at least five portions of different types of
fruit and veg a day. It’s easier than it sounds. A glass of 100%
unsweetened fruit juice can count as one portion, and vegetables cooked
into dishes also count. Why not chop a banana over your breakfast
cereal, or swap your usual mid-morning snack for some dried fruit?
3. Eat more fishFish is a good source of protein and contains many vitamins and
minerals. Aim for at least two portions a week, including at least one
portion of oily fish. Oily fish is high in omega-3 fats, which may help
to prevent heart disease. You can choose from fresh, frozen and
canned; but remember that canned and smoked fish can be high in
salt. Oily fish include salmon, mackerel, trout, herring, fresh tuna,
sardines and pilchards. Non-oily fish include haddock, plaice, coley,
cod, tinned tuna, skate and hake. Anyone who regularly eats a lot of
fish should try to choose as wide a variety as possible.
4. Cut down on saturated fat and sugarWe all need some fat in our diet. But it’s important to pay attention to
the amount and type of fat we’re eating. There are two main types of
fat: saturated and unsaturated. Too much saturated fat can increase
the amount of cholesterol in the blood, which increases your risk of
developing heart disease. Saturated fat is found in many foods, such
as hard cheese, cakes, biscuits, sausages, cream, butter, lard and pies.
Try to cut down, and choose foods that contain unsaturated rather
than saturated fats, such as vegetable oils, oily fish and avocados.
For a healthier choice, use just a small amount of vegetable oil or
reduced fat spread instead of butter, lard or ghee. When you’re
having meat, choose lean cuts and cut off any visible fat.
Most people in the UK eat and drink too much sugar. Sugary foods
and drinks, including alcoholic drinks, are often high in calories, and
could contribute to weight gain. They can also cause tooth decay,
especially if eaten between meals. Cut down on sugary fizzy drinks,
alcoholic drinks, cakes, biscuits and pastries, which contain added
sugars: this is the kind of sugar we should be cutting down on rather
than sugars that are found naturally in foods such as fruit and milk.
Food labels can help: use them to check how much sugar foods
contain. More than 15g of sugar per 100g means that the food is
high in sugar.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet is animportant part of maintaining goodhealth, and can help you feel your best.It can be simple too.
Use the eatwell plate shown here tohelp you get the balance right andfollow these eight tips to get started.
BREAD, RICE,
POTATOES & PASTA
and other starchy foods
MILK &
DAIRY FOODS
FOODS & DRINKS
HIGH IN FAT AND/OR SUGAR
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5. Get active and be a healthy weightEating a healthy, balanced diet plays an important part in maintaining
a healthy weight, which is an important part of overall good health.
Being overweight or obese can led to health conditions such as type 2
diabetes, certain cancers, heart disease and stroke. Being
underweight could also affect your health. Most adults need to lose
weight, and need to eat fewer calories in order to do this. If you’re
trying to lose weight, aim to eat less and be more active. Eating a
healthy, balanced diet will help: aim to cut down on foods that are
high in fat and sugar, and eat plenty of fruit and vegetables.
Don’t forget that alcohol is also high in calories, so cutting down can
help you to control your weight. If you’re worried about your weight,
ask your GP or a dietitian for advice.
Physical activity can help you to maintain weight loss or be a healthy
weight. Being active doesn’t have to mean hours at the gym: you can
find ways to fit more activity into your daily life. For example, try
getting off the bus one stop early on the way home from work, and
walking. Being physically active may help reduce the risk of heart
disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. After getting active, remember
not to reward yourself with a treat that is high in calories. If you feel
hungry after activity choose foods or drinks that are lower in calories
but still filling.
6. Eat less saltEven if you don’t add salt to your food, you may still be eating too
much. About three-quarters of the salt we eat is already in the food
we buy, such as breakfast cereals, soups, breads and sauces. Eating
too much salt can raise your blood pressure. People with high blood
pressure are more likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke.
Use food labels to help you cut down. More than 1.5g of salt per 100g
means the food is high in salt. Adults and children over 11 should eat
no more than 6g of salt a day. Younger children should have even less.
7. Don’t get thirstyWe need to drink about 1.2 litres of fluid every day to stop us getting
dehydrated. This is in addition to the fluid we get from the food we
eat. All non-alcoholic drinks count, but water, milk and fruit juices are
the most healthy. Try to avoid sugary soft and fizzy drinks that are high
in added sugars and can be high in calories and bad for teeth. When
the weather is warm, or when we get active, we may need more.
8. Don’t skip breakfastSome people skip breakfast because they think it will help them lose
weight. In fact, research shows that eating breakfast can help people
control their weight. A healthy breakfast is an important part of a
balanced diet, and provides some of the vitamins and minerals we
need for good health. Wholemeal cereal, with fruit sliced over the
top is a tasty and nutritious breakfast.
THE TWO KEYS TO A HEALTHY DIET ARE:
eat the right number of calories for how active you are...
so that you balance the energy you consume with the energy
you use. If you eat or drink too much, you’ll put on weight. If
you eat too little you’ll lose weight. The average man needs
around 2,500 calories a day. The average woman needs 2,000
calories. Most adults are eating more calories than they need,
and should eat fewer calories.
eat a wide range of foods...
to ensure that you’re getting a balanced diet and that your
body is receiving all the nutrients it needs.
THE EATWELL PLATE
To help you get the right balance of the five main food groups,
take a look at the eatwell plate on the left. To maintain a
healthy diet, the eatwell plate shows you how much of what
you eat should come from each food group.
Article and information originally published by the
Department of Health in association with the Welsh Government, the Scottish Government and the Food Standards Agency in Northern Ireland.
How much do you know about your diet?
Q1. Which of these contains the most calories?
A: Glass of wine
B: Pint of lager
C: Spirit and Mixer
Q2. How many calories are there in a fried breakfast?
A: 775
B: 1500
C: 500
Q3. What’s the recommended calorie intake per day for a man?
A: 2500
B: 3000
C: 3500
Q4. What’s the recommended calorie intake per day for a woman?
A: 1000
B: 2000
C: 3000
Q5. How many calories are there in one pound of fat?
A: 2000
B: 3500
C: 4000
Q6. Which activity would be the best to help you burn off calories?
A: Half hour of tennis
B: Half hour of running
C: Half hour playing on a keyboard
Q7. Which is the healthiest option for lunch?
A: Jacket Potato
B: Meat or fish sandwich
C: Chicken portion
Q8. Which of these soft drinks has the fewest calories?
A: Latte
B: Hot Chocolate
C: Fruit Juice
Q9. Which of the following is thehealthiest for cooking?
A: Olive Oil
B: Lard
C: Butter
Q10. How many portions of fruit andvegetables should you eat per day?
A: 3
B: 5
C: 6
Adapted from quiz originally published on the BBC website.
Government guidelines recommend fats make up no more than 35%
of the energy in your diet, and that saturated fats should provide less
than 11% of total energy intake. For the average woman, this means
about 70g of total fat a day; for men, roughly 95g.
The latest National Diet and Nutrition Survey showed
that, on average, UK adults consume about the right
amount of fat, but that the intake of saturated fats
is currently too high for good health (at present
they provide about 13% of total energy).
So if you think you know the facts about
your diet why not try the test below.
10 | onetime challenge
TAKE THE CALORIE QUIZ
HOW DID YOU DO?This quiz is just for fun and the answers are given at the
bottom of this page. Whatever your results, hopefully
the quiz has given you just a little bit more insight into
your diet and where you could be going wrong or right!
Interpreting your results:
YOU GOT 0 - 4 CORRECT
Oh dear! You need to look at your lifestyle and start to
eat more healthily.
YOU GOT 5 - 7 CORRECT
Not bad! You have a good understanding of the calories
and fat in your diet to keep healthy.
YOU GOT 8 - 10 CORRECT
Well done! You have a very good understanding of the
calories and fat in your diet which will make a positive
benefit to your health and fitness.
Answers:
1.B - 2.A - 3.A - 4.B - 5.B - 6.B - 7.C - 8.C - 9.A - 10.B
Which is healthiest for cooking,
Olive Oil, Lard or Butter?
1. If you can’t swing them, replace them (4)
3. What mummies rap around injuries (8)
9. Early anesthetic (10)
10. This metal makes you mad - quickly (7)
11. A bit higher up than a pain in the neck (8)
15. Unfortunately some jabs go in here (4)
17. A latin day, which is mostly medical (4)
19. Blood thinning juice, according to Aussies (11)
20. Geometric provider (6)
22. Formic that settles your stomach (7)
24. Count on burning them every day (8)
28. Biological syringe, and a bit of a hanger-on (5)
29. Some inactive people’s bones can be this (4)
30. Where some NHS equipment should be (6)
31. Feeling anxious (5)
32. You might do this after 15 across (4)
35. Old doctors wrote prescriptions with this (5)
37. These increase after eating fish (11)
39. Keep this and stay as you are (6,3)
40. What 21 down hopes to increase in NHS (11)
41. They pile on the agony (12)
42. A brown one is healthier than white (4)
2. Most of us get this as we get older, but not fast (6)
3. Voiciferous shadow of health (7)
4. Given an amount of medicine (5)
5. Burst of activity (or shopping) (5)
6. Tablets for clots (8)
7. Low G.I. food loved by bears (8)
8. Healthy fruits of the Prunus Avium (8)
12. In addition (4)
13. Alternative healing (10)
14. Cancer producing (12)
16. Great for your health, but not your friends (6)
18. An occurrence (5)
19. They can help relieve 11 across (11)
21. Unpopular health reformer (7)
23. Plant that’s great for gas and tea (6)
25. A private health route (11)
26. NHS visionary (5)
27. Muscle builder and friend of the Curds (4)
33. Delightful and popular poison (7)
34. Never hold it back (6)
35. Avoid these, unless you’re a duck (6)
36. American version of 33 down (6)
37. Chiropractors see a lot of bad ones (5)
38. Its clear, drinking this is good for you (5)
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WEBSITE LOGIN DETAILS reminder...If you have forgotten your personal website username
and password you can still use the general ones:
username:business
password: 2d4y
NEW SuBSCRIBERS’ ZONENOW ON THE WEBSITE
As part of our ongoing development of theonemedifund.com website we have recentlyintroduced a brand new Subscribers’ Zone section.
To support those of you that are now starting to access the
scheme, the new section provides information on how to
make a claim, plus downloadable PDF versions of the
onemedifund Claim Diagram and Claim Form.
Over time the Subscribers’ Zone will grow into a valuable
online resource for everyone that has registered with
onemedifund. In the coming months we will be including new
information, guidance and features to help you access and
make the most of the scheme such as:
• Private Hospital post code lookup feature
To help you find the most convenient private hospital
or clinic for you.
• Downloadable information and forms
All the guidance information and forms you need to access
the scheme, available as downloadable documents.
• onetime newsletter archive
Giving you access to downloadable back issues of the
newsletter including the health and lifestyle stories and
state-of-health updates.
So next time you visit onemedifund.com look for the new
Subscribers’ Zone tab on the main menu.
NHS BEGINS RATIONING OpERATIONS IN COST-CuTTING DRIVE
The NHS has begun rationing common surgicalprocedures such as hip replacements and cataractremovals in an effort to save money.
Figures (published in July 2011) have found one in three Primary
Care Trusts (PCTs) in England are reducing access to treatment for
“non-urgent” operations.
Examples of rationing include knee operations only being allowed
to go ahead where patients are in severe pain, overweight
patients being made to lose weight prior to procedures, and
cataract patients being denied treatment until their sight
problems seriously affect their ability to work.
Chris Naylor, a senior researcher at the health think tank the
King’s Fund, said:
“There are always rationing decisions that have to go on in any
health service. But at the moment healthcare organisations are
under more pressure than they have been for a long time and
this is a sign of what is happening across many areas of the NHS.”
The worrying trend has emerged from a survey of 111 PCTs by
the health service magazine GP.
Published July 2011
www.telegraph.co.uk/health/8667049/NHS-begins-rationing-
operations-in-cost-cutting-drive.html
DOWNLOADABLE EMpLOYER FAQSNOW ON THE WEBSITE
We are continuing to add to the Business Zone andhave recently added a downloadable PDF version ofthe latest Employer FAQs.
The Employer FAQs provide answers to some of your most
frequently asked questions about the scheme, including how to
support the contributions of your employees and the tax
implications for your employees and your business.
Assisting your employees with their onemedifund contributions is a
difficult (often complex) decision, especially in the current economic
climate. Therefore, we always recommend that you seek
professional advice, and review all your options before proceeding.
To assist both you and your advisors with this review we have
provided the Employer FAQs as a printable PDF document
downloadable from the Business Zone at onemedifund.com
12 | latest news roundup
LATEST NEWSROUND-UP
Registration Helpdesk 0845 383 3830 - [email protected]
www.onemedifund.com
Whilst the onemedifund private healthcare scheme continues to go from strength-to-strength, we feel thatmany more could also benefit by becoming contributors.There may be a number of reasons why you have yet toregister, hopefully we can address some of them here.
I don’t know if its right for me...
We know that private healthcare is an
unfamiliar concept, so we’ve endeavored
to make the onemedifund scheme as clear
and easy to understand as possible.
Put simply, onemedifund gives you and
your family fast access to the UK’s top
consultants and treatment at the UK’s
leading private hospitals and clinics. In
addition, you’ll benefit from dental cover,
optical cover and a maternity cash benefit.
onemedifund provides you, your family
and our community with the best medical
cover available at a competitive price.
I’m not sure about the cost...
We have worked hard to establish
contribution levels that fairly reflect
your family circumstances. However,
we do understand that in the current
economic climate you and your family
may have other financial priorities.
If you’re employed you may want to
discuss the onemedifund scheme with
your employer, as they might be able
to provide you with some assistance.
Alternatively, why not talk to a family
member about how they could help
you become part of onemedifund.
SO WHAT SHOULD YOU DO NEXT?
I just haven’t got around to it...
We all have a habit of putting things off
until “later”. However, the sooner you
register with onemedifund the sooner
you and your family can start accessing
the range of market leading benefits
available through the scheme.
You can apply online or download
a printable version of the form at:
www.onemedifund.com
Login using your original details or use:
username:business
password:2d4y
Alternatively, complete and return your
original application form.
If you haven’t got around to registering yet:
Apply online (or download the form) now at www.onemedifund.comOr complete and return your original application form.
If you still don’t know whether the onemedifund scheme is right for you:
View the online webinar and/or download a PDF version of the brochure.You can also ring the registration helpdesk direct on 0845 383 3830.
If you’re not sure how you’ll meet the cost of the scheme:
Talk to your employer or a family member.They might be able to help you become part of onemedifund.
HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET?
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Apply online now at:
onemedifund.com
username: business
password: 2d4y
Apply now
onemedifund | PO Box 5967, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS1 9NS | onemedifund is a corporate trustee of onemediuk Ltd. Registered in England No. 7575447