AIA Australia launches charitable reward options for AIA Vitality. Press release, October 17, 2017.
The AIA Vitality program launched its charity donations reward option. It gives members the option to donate their active benefits awards to one of the three charities: the Black Dog Institute for those suffering from depression, Cancer Council Australia, or Diabetes Australia.
Care Plus launches flagship international health insurance plan in Brazil. Press release, November 29, 2017.
Master International is a global international private medical insurance (IPMI) product enabling employers to provide worldwide healthcare coverage to their employees. It is supported through the collaboration of three companies: Care Plus, Bupa Global, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Global.
Empire Life and Symbility Health pilot program offers fully insured drug program. PR Newswire, December 5, 2017.
The pilot program, launched with a select group of Symbility’s Third-Party Administrator partners, will offer a fully insured drug product through Empire Life.
League expands with new partnerships. Cision, October 10, 2017.
The League Platform offers an end-to-end digital platform for health benefits. The League Health Marketplace, an e-commerce health platform, provides online access to healthcare providers, special offers, and discounts through partners such as Headspace, Adidas, Weight Watchers, and GoodLife. League's Health Concierge offers members an instant chat experience, featuring access to online advice from health professionals.
AXA’s first international health insurance products launch in Egypt. Daily News Egypt, November 16, 2017.
Global Protect Health Plans offer extensive protection for people leading a global life and who expect high standards of healthcare wherever they live and travel. Standard, Comprehensive, Prestige, and Prestige Plus are the four Global Protect Health Plans offered.
CNP Assurances and Malakoff Médéric conclude a distribution and reinsurance agreement. Press release, December 18, 2017.
The five-year agreement supports the development of health, personal protection, and wealth management products targeted to the self-employed professional and individual market segments.
AXA Hong Kong offers individuals with diabetes, asthma and anemia chances of getting medical coverage. Press release, November 15, 2017. (Text in Chinese)
AXA Hong Kong now offers comprehensive medical protection to customers suffering from type 2 diabetes, asthma and anemia.
Toffee launches insurance for millennials. Deccan Herald, December 15, 2017.
Toffee is a mobile digital insurance platform offering policies catering to millennials’ lifestyle risks. Anti-Dengue Toffee is a policy for the treatment for dengue, while others address risks faced by commuters and international travelers. Additional products to be offered include Stay Fit Toffee.
Aditya Birla Health launches new plans. The Hans India, December 13, 2017.
The two plans are Activ Assure and Activ Secure. Activ Assure comes with the HealthReturnsTM program which rewards customers for healthy living.
Apollo Munich Health Insurance launches first-of-its-kind Health Wallet plan. The Hindu Business Line, December 7, 2017.
The health wallet insurance plan covers customers’ hospitalization and hospital outpatient care expenses. The plan offers a Reserve Benefit allowing customers to carry forward any reserved amount to earn a 6% bonus.
Magma HDI forays into health insurance with OneHealth policy. The Times of India, November 28, 2017.
The OneHealth policy will cover various medical conditions as well as all major lifestyle diseases including tuberculosis and diarrhea. It will offer a free annual health check-up and a cumulative bonus.
Magma HDI General Insurance Company ready to insure infertility treatment. The Economic Times, November 20, 2017.
Magma HDI General Insurance Co. will provide insurance for in-vitro fertilization treatment (IVF) on a standalone basis. The insurance cover has a three-year waiting period.
LIC launches cancer cover with sum assured up to Rs50 lakh. Times of India, November 14, 2017.
The new Cancer Cover plan is a non-linked plan for those in the 20- to 65-year age group. The sum assured is from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 50 lakh.
Bharti AXA launches Smart Super Health Policy. Outlook Money.com, November 2, 2017.
The Smart Super Health Policy covers up to five family members, including the policyholder. The policy term is flexible and can be modified when the need arises, such as adding maternity benefit. Inpatient alternative treatments such as yoga, naturopathy, and homeopathy are covered.
Star Health launches dedicated insurance for cancer patients. Economic Times, October 24, 2017.
Star Cancer Care Gold offers cover up to Rs 5 lakh for patients diagnosed with cancer. A lump sum payout of half the assured amount is offered after the diagnosis of the disease.
NN Life launches business accident/severe disease term insurance for small and medium enterprises. Press release, November 2, 2017. (Text in Japanese)
The term insurance covers disasters, acute myocardial infarction, and stroke. It offers death protection of up to 100 million yen.
SJNK Himawari launch hospitalization lump sum rider and outpatient rider for medical insurance. Press release, November 2, 2017. (Text in Japanese)
The hospitalization lump sum rider offers a benefit of 10,000 to 200,000 yen. This benefit is only paid once. The outpatient rider has a daily benefit of 1,000 to 10,000 yen.
Allianz Diabetic Essential – designed for Diabetics. Press release, November 3, 2017.
Allianz Diabetic Essential is a medical plan designed for customers with Type 2 diabetes. Comprehensive medical coverage is available through four plans that will assist with the costs of hospitalization, surgery, and intensive care.
Allianz Malaysia tackles the 3 Highs with Allianz 3H Cover. Press release, October 6, 2017.
Allianz 3H Cover offers coverage for the “3 Highs” -- cholesterol, high blood pressure, or a high body mass index (BMI). The protection plan offers coverage up to age of 85 years, against four key critical illness conditions.
Philam Life looking to add health component to more insurance products. BusinessWorld, November 30, 2017.
Philam Life wants to add a health component to its products. The Vitality rewards program offers incentives to customers who achieve wellness goals.
MetLife for health. Press release, December 19, 2017. (Text in Polish)
MetLife na Zdrowie is a health protection plan that offers coverage for hospital stays from diseases such as cancer, heart disease, sepsis, and Lyme disease.
Aviva Singapore launches maternity insurance; introduces first-in-market features. Press release, November 1, 2017.
MyMaternityPlan will provide protection to the mother and child during pregnancy and after childbirth.
It is a single-premium, three-year plan that offers a lump-sum payout. It also offers coverage for developmental delay.
‘Health Rewards’ insurance to be introduced later this year. Korea Bizwire, November 2, 2017.
Guidelines have been introduced for health rewards insurance policies. These policies reward customers who take steps to improve their medical conditions by taking more exercise, quitting smoking, dieting, or getting vaccinated.
Allianz Worldwide Care launches Suisse International Healthcare Plan. Press release, October 12, 2017.
The Suisse International Healthcare Plan is designed to provide quality domestic cover with comprehensive international cover. The Core Plans can be supplemented with outpatient, dental, maternity, and repatriation cover.
Union Insurance launches one-click health insurance service for corporates & SMEs. Zawya, November 26, 2017.
The “one-click” service provides faster access to corporate health plans. The service offers easy submission of inquiries and claims, as well as 24/7 access.
Oman Insurance Company launches medical insurance plan for blue collar staff in Abu Dhabi.
Zawya, October 15, 2017.
Abu Dhabi Employee Protect offers wide access to medical providers on a direct billing basis. An enhanced plan offers a wide range of benefits including surgical procedures, diagnostic tests, and maternity care.
IMPAQ launches first in the nation out-of-pocket health plan cost calculator for New Yorkers with chronic conditions. PR Newswire, December 19, 2017.
The NYPlanCosts Calculator is a website that allows people with any of 10 chronic conditions and life events to obtain out-of-pocket cost estimates by health plan. The 10 chronic conditions include bipolar disorder, breast cancer, diabetes, pregnancy & childbirth, heart disease, hepatitis C, HIV, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and schizophrenia.
Cigna introduces prediction and prevention services to reduce short-term disability absences. Press release, November 28, 2017.
Cigna has added Absence Prediction and Prevention (AP&P) services to its program, Cigna Disability & Healthcare Connect®. The AP&P services use predictive analytics to determine employees at high risk of developing a disabling illness or injury.
Blue Cross plans partner with Alphabet venture to manage diabetes. Forbes, November 16, 2017.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans are partnering with Alphabet-backed Onduo to monitor glucose levels of patients with diabetes who use a wearable device. The pilot program will commence in 2018 in three southern states through Anthem and two other Blue Cross companies.
Cigna introduces 24/7/365 national support line for veterans, families, caregivers, and mindfulness for vets sessions. Press release, October 30, 2017.
The free national Veteran Support Line offers help with pain management, substance abuse counseling and treatment, financial services, aging services, and legal assistance.
WellCare launches mobile phone program to support new mothers in Nebraska. PR Newswire, November 2, 2017.
The unique "Baby's First" text messaging program gives immediate access to information on baby and postpartum health and wellness. This free service is available to all new mothers in Nebraska.
Anthem launches IngenioRx, new pharmacy benefits manager. Business Wire, October 18, 2017.
IngenioRx will begin offering a full suite of pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) products in 2020. Enabled by Anthem’s agreement with CVS Health, IngenioRx will enable member messaging, prescription fulfillment, and claims processing.
Hanwha Life Vietnam launches “Health is Wealth” insurance package. Vietnam Investment Review, November 22, 2017.
The Health is Wealth plan is designed to provide healthcare benefits against accidents. It provides hospital and outpatient treatment, after-discharge treatment, ambulance, and services such as physiotherapy.