Does your company provide private healthcare? Vitality...

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The company I work for, randomly, said I am now covered by Vitality. The portal is incredible and looks like I am covered for all healthcare costs ranging from dental check-ups, eye tests plus lots of reward discounts (75% off stays at Champneys) etc.

Just curious, as I am actually starting to look for a new role in January or so, if other companies provide this kind of thing? Or am I getting something 'extra' special?

Trying to gauge my position really.

Worst 'I now have private healthcare' thread ever.

EDIT: To confirm, I am not paying for this so nothing out of my salary.

 

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They didn't discuss it with you in advance? That's a little iffy as whilst you're not paying for Vitality directly you're liable for the benefit in kind so it'll negatively impact your tax situation.

I've had private healthcare through work for about 20 years. I get BUPA through my my employer and it's excellent. Pre-existing conditions are covered and most of the cover has no financial limit. I've used it several times. These days I always use the private GP that I get through BUPA as trying to even talk to a GP at my local surgery means about a month wait.

My other half has AXA. Yes, we both pay BIK but one of the consultants she uses doesn't work with BUPA and the other doesn't work with AXA.

Well, they did ask if I wanted it.