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Included in your health insurance

Cancer cover

  • Full cover for all cancers1
  • Support from early diagnosis to recovery
  • Peace of mind with early risk assessments for 5 common cancers

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We're here for you every step of the way

Getting a cancer diagnosis can be frightening. But our team of specialist consultants are here to take the very best care of you - from early detection and treatment through to recovery.

Your health insurance includes:

Full cover promise
We'll pay for all your costs in full1, so you can focus on getting better.

Access to ground-breaking treatments
Including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and biological therapy.

Dedicated support
You'll have a dedicated cancer care team on hand for every step of your treatment. Plus support for your mental health and diet.

How we can help

You're covered for:

Early detection

  • Cancer risk assessments
    Get assessed for bowel, breast, cervical, prostate and skin cancer
  • Targeted cancer screenings
    Discounted screenings2 and risk assessments for all 5 cancers

Treatment

  • Radiotherapy and chemotherapy
  • Biological therapies
  • Hormone therapies
  • Stem cell therapy
  • Cancer surgery and reconstructive surgery

Recovery support

  • Follow up consultations - we'll pay in full
  • Wigs and restyling - up to £300
  • Scalp cooling - we'll pay in full
  • Mastectomy bras - up to £200
  • External prostheses - up to £5,000 per condition

You also get

NHS hospital cash benefit

We'll pay you a cash benefit if you choose to be treated by the NHS. Eligible treatments apply.

End of life care

We'll send a qualified nurse to your home for up to 14 days (max £1,000 a day).

1All in-patient and day-patient consultant and anaesthetist fees are covered in full for all cancers. Including, but not limited to breast, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, skin and bowel.
2Discounted screenings are available to all members, including those identified as high risk (based on age and gender.)

Our cancer cover goes further

We go the extra mile - so you can focus on your wellbeing

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Get trusted one-on-one advice

Our specialist team of oncologists are always there for you, no matter what. They can help you:

  • Manage your claims and understand your cover
  • Understand any medical advice you're given
  • Get the treatment you need, like the latest drugs
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Treatment in the comfort of your home

We always want what's best for you. So, if you prefer to be treated at home, you can switch to home treatment at any time.

Getting home treatment also covers things like chemotherapy or tablets, injections and infusions.

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Support every step of the way

Being diagnosed with cancer can be difficult for you, and your family.

That's why we have a specialist team of clinically-trained professionals and Care Consultants. They'll help you with:

  • Treatment - making sure you have access to the best available care. And helping you understand any medical advice you receive
  • Support - you'll get your own dedicated Care Consultant to support you and your loved ones
  • Ongoing service - we'll manage your claim. So you can focus on your recovery.

Ready to get a health insurance quote?

Cancer cover is included in our health insurance plans. Get a health quote online.

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Want some help building your plan?

Our expert team can help you to get the right cover, at a price that works for you.

They'll walk you through everything you need to know and make qualified recommendations based on your exact needs.

Call us on 0330 678 3326*

Call charge information

Calls to '03' numbers cost no more than a national rate call to a 01 or 02 number, whether form a mobile or a landline. If you get inclusive free calls to local rate numbers with your landline or mobile tariff, calls to '03' numbers will be included.

*Call centre opening hours: Monday to Thursday 9am - 8pm, Friday 9am - 6pm,
Saturday 10am - 2pm, Sundays closed.

Cancer cover FAQs