Under the Lifeline plans BUPA International covers specialist medical
treatment of acute conditions:
In addition to these, outpatient treatment, maternity costs, wellness
checks (after one year's membership) and family doctor treatment, may
be covered depending on the level of cover purchased. The table below
provides a detailed comparison of the benefits available for the different
levels of Lifeline cover.
| BENEFITS |
ESSENTIAL |
CLASSIC |
GOLD |
| Annual Overall Maximum Cover |
£500,000, US$1,000,000, €750,000 |
£750,000, US$1,500,000, €1,000,000 |
£1,000,000, US$2,000,000,
€1,500,000 |
| OUT-PATIENT TREATMENT |
| Out-patient surgical operations |
Paid in Full |
Paid in Full |
Paid in Full |
| Wellness - Mammogram, PAP test, prostate and colon cancer
screening (after 1 year’s membership) |
Not covered |
Up to £500, US$1,000, €750
each membership year |
Up to £500, US$1,000, €750
each membership year |
| Physiotherapy, osteopathy and chiropractor
treatment |
Not covered |
Paid in Full up to 15 visits each
membership year |
Paid in Full up to 30 visits each
membership year |
| Costs for treatment by therapists and complimentary
medical practitioners |
Not covered |
Paid in Full up to 5 visits each
membership year |
Paid in Full up to 15 visits each
membership year |
| Consultants fees and psychologists
fees for psychiatric treatment (after 2 years' membership) |
Not covered |
Paid in Full up to 15 visits each
membership year |
Paid in Full up to 30 visits each
membership year |
| Pathology, x-ray and diagnostic tests |
Not covered |
Up to £5,000,
US$10,000, €8,000 each membership year |
Paid in Full |
| Consultants fees for consultations |
Not covered |
Paid in Full up to
35 visits |
| Costs for treatment by a family doctor |
Not covered |
Not covered |
| Prescribed drugs and dressings |
Not covered |
Not covered |
Up to £600, US$1,200, €900
each membership year |
| Accident related dental treatment |
Not covered |
Not covered |
Up to £400, US$800, €600
each membership year |
| IN-PATIENT TREATMENT |
| Hospital accommodation |
Paid in Full |
Paid in Full |
Paid in Full |
| Surgical operations including pre and post operative care |
| Nursing care, drugs and surgical dressings |
| Physicians' fees |
| Theatre charges and intensive care |
| Pathology, x-rays, diagnostic tests and physiotherapy |
| Prosthesis and appliances |
| Parent accommodation (staying with a child under 18) |
| Psychiatric treatment (after 2 years' membership) |
| FURTHER BENEFITS |
| Cancer treatment |
Paid in Full |
Paid in Full |
Paid in Full |
| Maternity cover (after 10 months membership) |
Not covered |
Up to £3,000, US$6,000, €4,500
each membership year |
Up to £5,000, US$10,000,
€7,500 each membership year |
MRI, CT and PET scans
Transplant services
Local Road Ambulance |
Paid in Full |
Paid in Full |
Paid in Full |
| Local air ambulance |
Up to £5,000, US$10,000,
€7,300 each membership year |
Up to £5,000, US$10,000,
€7,300 each membership year |
Up to £5,000, US$10,000,
€7,300 each membership year |
| Home nursing after in-patient treatment |
Up to £100, US$200, €150
each day up to a maximum of 10 days each membership year |
Up to £100, US$200, €150
each day up to a maximum of 20 days each membership year |
Up to £100, US$200, €150
each day up to a maximum of 30 days each membership year |
| In-patient cash benefit |
Up to £75, US$150, €110
each day up to a maximum of 20 days each membership year |
Up to £75, US$150, €110
each day up to a maximum of 20 days each membership year |
Up to £75, US$150, €110
each day up to a maximum of 20 days each membership year |
| HIV/AIDS drug therapy including ART (after 5 years'
membership) |
Not covered |
Up to £10,000, US$20,000,
€15,000 each membership year |
Up to £10,000, US$20,000,
€15,000 each membership year |
| Hospice and palliative care |
Up to £20,000, US$40,000,
€30,000 for the whole of your membership |
Up to £20,000, US$40,000,
€30,000 for the whole of your membership |
Up to £20,000, US$40,000,
€30,000 for the whole of your membership |
| In-patient rehabilitation |
Paid in full up to 30 nights each
membership year |
Paid in full up to 30 nights each
membership year |
Paid in full up to 30 nights each
membership year |
| Newborn care (90 days following birth) |
£75,000, US150,000, €110,000
maximum benefit for all treatment received during the first 90 days
following birth |
£75,000, US150,000, €110,000
maximum benefit for all treatment received during the first 90 days
following birth |
£75,000, US150,000, €110,000
maximum benefit for all treatment received during the first 90 days
following birth |
| Healthline Services (medical information and advice
telephone service) |
Included |
Included |
Included |
All information provided in these pages is correct
to the best of our knowledge as a BUPA International Intermediary. Maritime
International Limited accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions
that may be present. All information, pricing and exchange rates are subject
to change without notice. The only official documentation on your policy
and premiums is that contained in the policy issued to you by BUPA International
and is subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions set forth by BUPA
International.