Our colleagues at ECIS share insights into the role that private medical insurance can play in maintaining productivity for growing businesses.
Access to health solutions such as private medical insurance (PMI) isn’t just for large corporations. In smaller workforces, every team member is vital. Faster treatment means reduced downtime and maintained productivity. Private Medical Insurance (PMI) generally offers quicker access to healthcare services than the NHS and helps employees receive prompt and wide-ranging care. ECIS works with JIB to provide PMI as part of the JIB Member Benefits scheme.
Overcoming cost concerns
Business owners may have concerns about big premium increases due to high individual claims from one employee. However, by pooling more than 13,000 members into a single, extensive scheme, ECIS mitigates the impact of high-value individual claims, providing a more predictable and manageable pricing structure for all members.
Boosting employee retention and satisfaction
Attracting and keeping skilled workers goes beyond offering a good salary. Many employees now look for benefits that show their employer supports wellbeing. Offering PMI helps retain your current team and makes your company more attractive to potential hires. It can also increase job satisfaction and lead to better work performance.
Wide health coverage
PMI covers much more than care in hospital. Think about consultations with specialists, physiotherapy sessions and mental health support. For example, if one of your operatives suffers a back injury, PMI can get them into physiotherapy quickly. Or if someone is dealing with stress, they can access counselling without long waits. This extensive coverage helps your team to stay healthy and keeps your projects on track.
Quick access to medical care
PMI reduces waiting times for GP appointments and specialist referrals and provides greater flexibility to book appointments around work commitments. This can be a big advantage where project deadlines are tight and work schedules can be unpredictable. Employees may book appointments 24/7, via the Bupa app, and access UK-registered GPs from anywhere. This means your team can seek medical advice and treatment at times that suit them best without disrupting their work.
Find out more about JIB Member Benefits here. You can contact ECIS directly at ecis@ecins.co.uk.
