Individuals & families Business Intermediaries Healthcare professionals Find a healthcare professional or service Careers Sign in You are Here: Health Health insurance Cancer promise Bupa cancer promise Back to Benefits I know someone with cancer Oncology support Member stories Review your cookie settings to access all features. View transcript Cancer and health insurance: our cancer promise Being diagnosed with cancer can be one of the most difficult times of your life. Our cancer promise is based on our experience and expertise in providing health insurance. So if you are diagnosed with cancer, we’ll look after you for as long as you have Bupa health insurance, from diagnosis to treatment. We aim to bring you the best cancer support and information available. If the worst happens, we’ll be with you. Hear real life stories from our members For fast help if you have a sign of cancer If you’re worried you might have cancer and you have our health insurance, don’t wait. Get in touch with our team to talk about your symptoms now. Call us on 0808 115 6574^ Learn more Review your cookie settings to access all features. View transcript Support without seeing a GP It’s important to spot the signs of cancer early. With Direct Access and Bupa cancer cover, you don’t need to see a GP before you come to us. You can call and speak to a trained adviser who will check your symptoms, and can book you in with a specialist there and then. Watch the video to find out more about cancer and Direct Access. More about Direct Access‡ Review your cookie settings to access all features. View transcript Our specialist breast cancer centres Waiting to find out if you have breast cancer can be very worrying. That’s why we have specialist centres that can provide all the required diagnostic tests in a single visit, and you can be booked in within 2 days of contacting us. Our experts will be on hand to give you the care and support you need. Find out more about our specialist centres by watching the video. More about specialist centres Our cancer promise to you Our health insurance cancer cover comes with a range of features. So if you are diagnosed with cancer, we’ll look after you for as long as you have Bupa health insurance. Where cancer is covered as part of your core health insurance, there are no time limits and all your eligible cancer treatment costs are paid in full†. You must use a healthcare facility from your chosen Bupa network and a Bupa recognised consultant who agrees to charge within Bupa limits (a fee assured consultant). Cancer symptoms direct access If you’re worried you might have cancer, you can call us directly and speak to someone about your symptoms. Our trained advisers will take you through an assessment over the phone using national clinical guidance to advise you on your next steps. Depending on your health insurance cover and the nature of your symptoms, this could include referring you for an appointment with a consultant there and then.‡ No financial or time limits No financial or time limits are applied to your eligible treatment for cancer which means you will not run out of funding for treatment midway through† Specialist oncology support team Our oncology team aim to offer you understanding, advice and vital support through difficult decisions. Access to qualified counsellors You can take comfort in knowing our trained counsellors will provide you with emotional and psychological support when you need it. Treatment across the country and in your home You'll have access to our network of cancer specialist centres, hospitals and consultant partners. There’s also the option of chemotherapy treatment delivered by a specialist nurse in the comfort of your own home if clinically appropriate. Access to eligible cancer drugs and treatments Access to eligible breakthrough cancer drugs and treatments, often before they are available on the NHS or approved by NICE as long as they are evidence-based. Individual and employee cover We believe in offering an outstanding level of cancer health insurance cover, whether you have cover as an individual or as an employee of a company. Specialist advisers You can speak to a named specialist nurse or adviser who will help manage your care throughout your journey. Support at every stage From diagnosis, we will provide cover and support to you, including palliative treatment if your cancer becomes incurable. Meet some of our everyday heroes See some of the brilliant things our members do to stay healthy and some of the ways their Bupa health insurance has helped them lead longer, healthier, happier lives. Review your cookie settings to access all features. View transcript Kathy battled cancer and depression When Kathy was diagnosed with cancer twice, it plunged her into a battle against depression. Without a family to lean on it became hard for her to carry it all. She called Bupa, and she was able to speak to specialists for cancer and mental health support. Find out how she overcame her struggle. Mike’s story ‘’I can’t help but think how lucky I was to have Bupa cover’’ Read Mike's story Anna’s story ‘’Bupa fast tracked me to a specialist’’ Read Anna's story Charlotte’s story “I was absolutely amazed everything had happened so quickly. I was in and out of the hospital in an hour.” Read Charlotte's story Zahra’s story “Within less than 24 hours of finding a lump, I'd had the tests done and was given the all clear.” Read Zahra’s story Cancer advice and support Bowel cancer awareness Your risk of bowel cancer increases with age and is also affected by your family history and lifestyle, such as if you smoke. Read more Breast cancer awareness Breast awareness means knowing how your breasts look and feel to help you recognise any changes and catch cancer early Read more Prostate cancer Prostate cancer is an abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells found in your prostate gland. It’s the most common cancer in men in the UK. Read more Learn more about private health insurance Our useful guides are here to help you understand the fundamentals of health insurance. We also cover a number of key health topics – such as looking after yourself as a parent and taking care of your children’s health. Getting health insurance when you’re self-employed If you’re self-employed you may be considering health insurance to give you peace of mind for your business. Learn more Will I need an excess on my health insurance policy? Health insurance policies often include an excess. This is fairly standard with most insurance policies, but it’s worth understanding the impact excess can have on your cover. Learn more In-patient vs. out-patient cover When you’re looking at health insurance policies you may come across terms like in-patient and out-patient cover and not fully understand what these include. Learn more Private health insurance exclusions Before you take out health insurance, it’s important that you have a thorough understanding of what is and isn’t covered. Learn more FAQs Is cancer cover included with my health insurance policy? Does health insurance cover cancer treatment? Can I get cancer cover with a family history of cancer? How do I apply for cancer cover? Can you get health insurance after cancer? Are there exclusions to Bupa's cancer cover? Get an online quote today Get a quote Call us 0808 808 00 00^ ^Lines are open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 6:00pm. We may record or monitor our calls. Email us Email us You can find independent information about the quality and cost of private treatment available from doctors and hospitals from the Private Healthcare Information Network: www.phin.org.uk ^We may record or monitor our calls. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 12.30pm. †With Bupa full cancer cover, there are no limits on how long your treatment lasts or how much it costs, for as long as you have Bupa health cover. If you or your employer set a maximum benefit limit, either for each renewal year or the full length of time that you’re with us, we’ll cover eligible costs until you reach your limit. You must use a hospital or health centre from the Bupa network and a consultant that we recognise and charges within Bupa rates (a fee-assured consultant). If your cover is provided by your employer, please check your certificate or guide to see which specific list of advanced therapies your employer has selected as it may not cover all advanced therapies. ‡Direct Access telephone services are available as long as the symptoms are covered under the policy. If your cover excludes conditions you had before your policy started, we’ll ask you to provide evidence from your GP that your symptoms are not pre-existing for a period of up to two years from policy start date (or five years in the case of mental health) before we can refer you to a consultant through the Direct Access service. Always call us first to check your eligibility. Bupa health insurance is provided by Bupa Insurance Limited. Registered in England and Wales No. 3956433. Bupa Insurance Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Arranged and administered by Bupa Insurance Services Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales No. 3829851. Registered office: 1 Angel Court, London EC2R 7HJ Health Health insurance Health cash plans Health assessments Pay as you go healthcare SmartDNA Bupa Centres Dental Bupa Dental Care Dental treatments Dental services Symptoms Emergency dentist Dental insurance Mental health Our commitment How we support you Conditions we support FAQs How can Bupa help Your stories Advice and tools for mental wellbeing Care homes Where do I start? What type of care do I need? Life in a Bupa Care Home Funding for care Customer Care Team News and events Find a care home Resident Terms & Conditions (PDF, 1.2MB) Health information A-Z directory Tools and calculators Healthy living advice Cancer Dementia Mental health Travel How to claim About Bupa Financial information Bupa Newsroom Cancer promise Our leaders Careers Member help and support Careers Privacy and cookies Sitemap Accessibility Legal notices Data tips Modern Slavery Act Investment scam-warning © Bupa 2021 Cookies help us provide you with the best Bupa experience We use cookies to analyse our website performance, to enhance and customise content and for advertising purposes. To consent to our use of cookies please click “Accept cookies”. To find out more or to object please click “Cookie settings” and use our cookies manager. Accept cookies Cookie settings