Heath Lambert introduces new healthcare perks

Heath Lambert Group has introduced a case management service for its private medical insurance (PMI) scheme and a healthcare cash plan for its 1,500 employees.

Under the new arrangement, the insurance broker will continue to self insure its own PMI cover but the BHSF-provided healthcare cash plan will pick up the excess cover of £150 staff are required to pay, as well as providing eyecare and workplace therapy benefits.

All PMI claims will be individually case managed by Healix.

The aim is to keep costs low while providing cover for staff.

Karen Gamble, regional director of employee risk at Health Lambert said: “The core costs of the private medical treatment are now met by Heath Lambert Group’s own healthcare trust, with BHSF picking up the excess for employees.”