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Your guide to private hospitals

Walking yourself healthy

Get the balance right

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Edition one - May 2012

onetime is published by:

onemedifund, PO Box 5967, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS1 9NS

onemedifund is a corporate trustee of onemediuk Ltd

Registered in England No. 7575447

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Published regularly by the onemedifund team,

onetime will keep you up-to-date with everything that

is happening on the onemedifund private healthcare

scheme; from how to access treatment to any new

benefits we have recently introduced.

In addition, onetime provides a range of interesting

and informative health, fitness and lifestyle articles.

Plus, for a bit of a challenge, we also intend to include

quizzes, puzzles, crosswords and much more in

forthcoming editions!

Our aim is to make onetime a community newsletter,

and to do this we need your input. If you have

something to say about your onemedifund experience

we want to hear from you; particularly those of you

that registered at the launch and have now started to

access the scheme.

We would also welcome any other contributions you

would like to make to the newsletter generally, such as

readers’ letters or relevant articles you’d like to see

published in the future.

We hope that you enjoy this first edition of onetime.

If you do have any comments, contributions or enquiries

please email: deryck.south@onemedifund.com

We look forward to hearing from you.

Deryck South - newsletter editor

What’s in this issue...

ONEMEDIFUND, ACCESS ALL AREAS 02How contributors are now successfully accessing the scheme and all the benefits of private healthcare.

CONTRIBUTOR FEEDBACK 03Read what contributors have to say about theirexperiences accessing onemedifund.

GOING PRIVATE 04As a contributor to onemedifund scheme you get access to over 200 private hospitals and clinics throughout the UK.

WALKING YOURSELF HEALTHY 06Walking is an excellent natural exercise whatever yoursize, shape or age.

GET THE BALANCE RIGHT 08Use the eatwell plate to help you get your diet balance right and follow these eight tips to get started.

TAKE THE CALORIE QUIZ 10How much do you know about the calories andfat content of your diet.

LATEST NEWS ROUNDUP 12News and headlines from onemedifund, the NHS and UKhealthcare in general.

HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET? 13There may be a number of reasons why you haveyet to register, hopefully we can address some of them here.

Some of the articles and information published in this newsletter are provided from a range of third-party online and offline sources.

The editorial team always endeavor to ensure articles are factual and based on authoritative and/or well researched opinions within the medical community.

However, articles published within the onetime newsletter do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the onetime editorial team.

Welcome to the very first edition ofonetime the community newsletter for the onemedifund private healthcare scheme.

02 | onemedifund scheme

onemedifundACCESS ALL AREAS

Great news! Many of you that registeredwith onemedifund soon after its launchin August last year are now successfullyaccessing the scheme and all thebenefits of private healthcare.

To enable onemedifund to build up a health fund

that provides the best long-term cover for all

contributors we introduced the 6-month waiting

period (moratorium) before you are covered for

treatment. This means that the sooner you register

with the scheme, the sooner you can start to access

the full range of benefits.

For those of you that registered within the first few

weeks of the launch this waiting period is now

complete, and you are now beginning to access the

comprehensive range of high-quality private

consultation, diagnosis and treatment available

through onemedifund (along with physiotherapy,

dental and optical cover and the onemedifund

maternity cash benefit).

With any new scheme of this scale there are always

likely to be teething troubles. However, we are very

pleased to announce that feedback from those that

have used the scheme has been extremely positive,

with contributors commenting most notably on the

speed and quality of service they have received.

If you are already registered with the scheme and

are looking to access private treatment or make a

claim, we have put together a detailed “How to

make a claim” diagram that guides you through the

process. This document, along with your claim form,

is available to download from the brand new

“Subscribers’ Zone” on www.onemedifund.com.

It’s also available on request from the onemedifund

registration Helpline 0845 383 3830.

REGISTRATION reminder...If you are not yet part of the scheme, the sooner you

register the sooner you can benefit from onemedifund

private healthcare.

To read how existing contributors are already benefiting

from the scheme see the feedback on the opposite page.

BREAKING NEWS ON...

DENTAL COVER

optical covermaternity cash benefit

medical cover

We have removeD the £250

Dental Treatment excess.

This means that we will now

reimburse you for the

ToTAL CoST* of your

Dental Treatment *(up to the scheme limit)

For the latest information about

Benefits and excess visit:

www.onemedifund.com

dental cover

onemedifund scheme | 03

The service I got from onemedifund was

amazing. Everything happened so quickly.

The staff I spoke to were so quick in dealing

with my request and so kind and polite.

Whilst in hospital I received outstanding

treatment. I had no worries about having to

pay out at the time, because I knew it was

safely in onemedifund’s hands. It makes the

amount I pay each month look very small !

Feedback from one of the first onemedifund

contributors to access the scheme.

Contributor

Feedback...

HERE IS A SUCCESS STORY SO FAR....The Manor Hospital Oxford specialise inshoulders, hips, knees, ankles and feet.

They received a referral letter 5th March,consultation 8th March, with Prof Murray,who is world renowned for hips and kneessurgery. I required an operation; bookedfor 27th March ! !

Two phone calls to help line, one beforeconsultation, given authorisation number. One after consultation for surgery, givenauthorisation number, and very helpful people.Very impressive.

HAVE NOW HAD THE OPERATION...Went very well thanks, Prof Murray isexcellent. I walked in early A.M. and walked out mid P.M. including using stairswithout any crutches or stick! , and anotherbonus is the unlimited physio follow up.EXCELLENT SERVICE ALL ROUND.

Feedback from a contributor, before and after their treatment.

Feedback from a very

satisfied contributor.

Having had a private operation in the past

for a joint replacement, we were glad of

the provision of onemedifund, which

would enable us to budget for the same

standard of care we have previously

experienced. We never anticipated we’d

have to use this scheme so soon.

I visited my GP and was told I’d probably

need surgery...

She told me she’d write to a consultant

and I’d get an appointment in about 3

weeks...

On arrival home I phoned onemedifund and

asked them when our monthly payments

would be available for us to start using the

scheme.

The very friendly, caring telephonist (as

they all have been), took all my medical

and personal details and told me;

“You’re not going to believe this, it

starts today March 7th!”

So here we go...

Thursday March 8thPhoned the doctor and asked for the

name of a consultant.

Phoned onemedifund to check the

consultant is on their register (not a

back street quack!). They then gave me

a consultation number.

Phoned our local private hospital and

was given an appointment for....

Friday March 16th First consultation. Operation

suggested, but first need a scan.

Tuesday March 20th Scan.

Friday March 23rd Appointment to get results of scan

and arrange operation.

Sunday April 1st Operation!

Tuesday April 3rd Home, and all in less than a month!

The service from onemedifund and the

medical staff has been second to none.

We’d like to say to all who helped set up

this excellent provision...

Thank You!

When we as a family considered the onemedifundpayments it wasn’t “Can we afford to” it was“can we afford not to” .

In the end we worked it out among the familywage earners and it is only £30 per month each,so quite affordable after all !!

Looking forward to getting the benefits ofthis scheme.

Feedback from a single parent family.

04 | onemedifund scheme

As a contributor to the onemedifundscheme you get access to over 200private hospitals and clinics throughout theUK, and the very best in private healthcare. But what does this actually mean toyou and your family, and how does privatehealthcare differ from NHS treatment?

THE BENEFITS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE CAN BE SUMMED UP IN ONE QUESTION; HOW VALUABLE IS YOUR TIME?

The onemedifund private healthcare scheme allows you fast

access to high quality treatment from some of the UK’s leading

consultants within weeks (sometimes days), rather than the

months you could spend on an NHS waiting list. As pressure

continues to grow on the NHS, the time spent on these waiting

lists is only going to increase, especially for non-emergency

surgery for conditions like hip and knee replacements. Many

operations or treatments may not be life saving but make a

huge difference to the quality of life after treatment.

Many of us lead busy lives and would like the flexibility to

choose when and where we schedule our medical

appointments and treatment. The onemedifund scheme

gives you this choice and puts you in control - you can

make an appointment at a time and a place that suits you.

As a private patient, there is far more time available to

discuss your condition and potential treatment with the

consultant. This allows you to review all the options

available and ensure that you fully understand the agreed

treatment plan. And if you need to be admitted to a private

hospital you will benefit from the privacy and comfort of

your own room, with friends and family welcome to visit at

a time that is suitable for you and them.

CHOOSING A PRIVATE HOSPITAL OR CLINIC

Private hospitals are commercial businesses that invest in

state-of-the-art technology and staff training to deliver the

best possible service to patients. Most of the UK’s private

hospitals belong to a small number of national operators,

though there are a wide range of smaller groups and

independent hospitals also available.

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BmI HeALTHCAre“...is Britain’s leading provider of independent

healthcare with a nationwide network of

hospitals and clinics performing more complex

surgery than any other private healthcare

provider in the country. Our commitment is to

quality and value, providing facilities for

advanced surgical procedures together with

friendly, professional care.”

SPIre HeALTHCAre“...is a leading provider of private healthcare,

with 37 private hospitals throughout the UK.

The company is built on a proud heritage of

over 25 years experience of running

successful private hospitals.”

NUFFIeLD HeALTHCAre“You’ll find a professional and caring environment,

with spotlessly clean rooms, and nurses who treat

you like a person. We pride ourselves on

combining the technology of the future, with the

values of the past. That’s why all 31 of our state of

the art locations have a dedicated and personable

matron, who ensures the highest of standards

throughout the hospital.”

rAmSAY HeALTH CAre

“...is a leading provider of private healthcare

in the UK. Its private hospitals offer a range

of treatments from hip replacements to

knee replacement surgery and cosmetic

surgery to weight loss surgery.”

The main UK operators(and the number of hospitals they own):

86 Hospitals

31 Hospitals

37 Hospitals

22 Hospitals

www.bmihealthcare.co.uk www.spirehealthcare.com

www.nuffieldhealthcare.com www.ramsayhealthcare.co.uk

GOING PRIVATEYour guide to private healthcare and hospitals...

06 | health and lifestyle

WALKING…we all do it, around the house,

in the office, to and from work or the shops.

In fact, it’s such an ordinary everyday activity

that many of us take it for granted.

But walking is also an excellent natural exercise whatever

your, size, shape or age. It can help you stay healthy, live

longer and control your weight, whilst allowing you to

enjoy time with friends and family (or even some quiet

time alone).

The medical profession agrees that regular physical activity

like walking helps protect the body from many illnesses and

conditions, including heart disease and stroke, high blood

pressure, osteoarthritis, obesity, the most common type of

diabetes and many cancers.

Walking is also a great way to relieve stress and stay happy.

A good walk can help you collect your thoughts, and being

outdoors generally (especially in green spaces), can help fight

depression and improve mental health.

The Chief Medical Officer recommends 30 minutes of brisk

walking, 5 days a week (done in blocks or even broken up

into 10-15 minute sessions). So walking briskly for just 2.5

hours over the course of a week provides the recommended

level of physical activity for an adult and contributes to the

recommended minimum of an hour a day of physical

activity for children.

And one of the best things about walking is that pretty

much everyone can do it, anywhere and at any time, for

free, with no special clothing, equipment or training.

So if you want to improve your health

and fitness, lose a bit of weight, or are

just looking for an activity that’s free

and fun to do...walk this way!

EVERYONE CAN DO IT,ANYWHERE AND AT ANY TIME, FOR FREE

WALKING YOURSELF HEALTHY

Article and main details originally posted on www.getwalking.org/benefits-of-walking/benefits-of-walking

health and lifestyle | 07

FRUIT &

VEGETABLES

MEAT, FISH,

BEANS & EGGS

and other non-dairy

sources of protein

08 | health and lifestyle

GET THE BALANCE RIGHT

1. Base your meals on starchy foodsStarchy foods include potatoes, cereals, pasta, rice and bread. Choose

wholegrain varieties when you can: they contain more fibre, and can

make you feel full for longer. Starchy foods should make up around

one third of the foods you eat. Most of us should eat more starchy

foods: try to include at least one starchy food with each main meal.

Some people think starchy foods are fattening, but gram for gram

they contain fewer than half the calories of fat.

2. Eat lots of fruit and vegIt’s recommended that we eat at least five portions of different types of

fruit and veg a day. It’s easier than it sounds. A glass of 100%

unsweetened fruit juice can count as one portion, and vegetables cooked

into dishes also count. Why not chop a banana over your breakfast

cereal, or swap your usual mid-morning snack for some dried fruit?

3. Eat more fishFish is a good source of protein and contains many vitamins and

minerals. Aim for at least two portions a week, including at least one

portion of oily fish. Oily fish is high in omega-3 fats, which may help

to prevent heart disease. You can choose from fresh, frozen and

canned; but remember that canned and smoked fish can be high in

salt. Oily fish include salmon, mackerel, trout, herring, fresh tuna,

sardines and pilchards. Non-oily fish include haddock, plaice, coley,

cod, tinned tuna, skate and hake. Anyone who regularly eats a lot of

fish should try to choose as wide a variety as possible.

4. Cut down on saturated fat and sugarWe all need some fat in our diet. But it’s important to pay attention to

the amount and type of fat we’re eating. There are two main types of

fat: saturated and unsaturated. Too much saturated fat can increase

the amount of cholesterol in the blood, which increases your risk of

developing heart disease. Saturated fat is found in many foods, such

as hard cheese, cakes, biscuits, sausages, cream, butter, lard and pies.

Try to cut down, and choose foods that contain unsaturated rather

than saturated fats, such as vegetable oils, oily fish and avocados.

For a healthier choice, use just a small amount of vegetable oil or

reduced fat spread instead of butter, lard or ghee. When you’re

having meat, choose lean cuts and cut off any visible fat.

Most people in the UK eat and drink too much sugar. Sugary foods

and drinks, including alcoholic drinks, are often high in calories, and

could contribute to weight gain. They can also cause tooth decay,

especially if eaten between meals. Cut down on sugary fizzy drinks,

alcoholic drinks, cakes, biscuits and pastries, which contain added

sugars: this is the kind of sugar we should be cutting down on rather

than sugars that are found naturally in foods such as fruit and milk.

Food labels can help: use them to check how much sugar foods

contain. More than 15g of sugar per 100g means that the food is

high in sugar.

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is animportant part of maintaining goodhealth, and can help you feel your best.It can be simple too.

Use the eatwell plate shown here tohelp you get the balance right andfollow these eight tips to get started.

BREAD, RICE,

POTATOES & PASTA

and other starchy foods

MILK &

DAIRY FOODS

FOODS & DRINKS

HIGH IN FAT AND/OR SUGAR

health and lifestyle | 09

5. Get active and be a healthy weightEating a healthy, balanced diet plays an important part in maintaining

a healthy weight, which is an important part of overall good health.

Being overweight or obese can led to health conditions such as type 2

diabetes, certain cancers, heart disease and stroke. Being

underweight could also affect your health. Most adults need to lose

weight, and need to eat fewer calories in order to do this. If you’re

trying to lose weight, aim to eat less and be more active. Eating a

healthy, balanced diet will help: aim to cut down on foods that are

high in fat and sugar, and eat plenty of fruit and vegetables.

Don’t forget that alcohol is also high in calories, so cutting down can

help you to control your weight. If you’re worried about your weight,

ask your GP or a dietitian for advice.

Physical activity can help you to maintain weight loss or be a healthy

weight. Being active doesn’t have to mean hours at the gym: you can

find ways to fit more activity into your daily life. For example, try

getting off the bus one stop early on the way home from work, and

walking. Being physically active may help reduce the risk of heart

disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. After getting active, remember

not to reward yourself with a treat that is high in calories. If you feel

hungry after activity choose foods or drinks that are lower in calories

but still filling.

6. Eat less saltEven if you don’t add salt to your food, you may still be eating too

much. About three-quarters of the salt we eat is already in the food

we buy, such as breakfast cereals, soups, breads and sauces. Eating

too much salt can raise your blood pressure. People with high blood

pressure are more likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke.

Use food labels to help you cut down. More than 1.5g of salt per 100g

means the food is high in salt. Adults and children over 11 should eat

no more than 6g of salt a day. Younger children should have even less.

7. Don’t get thirstyWe need to drink about 1.2 litres of fluid every day to stop us getting

dehydrated. This is in addition to the fluid we get from the food we

eat. All non-alcoholic drinks count, but water, milk and fruit juices are

the most healthy. Try to avoid sugary soft and fizzy drinks that are high

in added sugars and can be high in calories and bad for teeth. When

the weather is warm, or when we get active, we may need more.

8. Don’t skip breakfastSome people skip breakfast because they think it will help them lose

weight. In fact, research shows that eating breakfast can help people

control their weight. A healthy breakfast is an important part of a

balanced diet, and provides some of the vitamins and minerals we

need for good health. Wholemeal cereal, with fruit sliced over the

top is a tasty and nutritious breakfast.

THE TWO KEYS TO A HEALTHY DIET ARE:

eat the right number of calories for how active you are...

so that you balance the energy you consume with the energy

you use. If you eat or drink too much, you’ll put on weight. If

you eat too little you’ll lose weight. The average man needs

around 2,500 calories a day. The average woman needs 2,000

calories. Most adults are eating more calories than they need,

and should eat fewer calories.

eat a wide range of foods...

to ensure that you’re getting a balanced diet and that your

body is receiving all the nutrients it needs.

THE EATWELL PLATE

To help you get the right balance of the five main food groups,

take a look at the eatwell plate on the left. To maintain a

healthy diet, the eatwell plate shows you how much of what

you eat should come from each food group.

Article and information originally published by the

Department of Health in association with the Welsh Government, the Scottish Government and the Food Standards Agency in Northern Ireland.

How much do you know about your diet?

Q1. Which of these contains the most calories?

A: Glass of wine

B: Pint of lager

C: Spirit and Mixer

Q2. How many calories are there in a fried breakfast?

A: 775

B: 1500

C: 500

Q3. What’s the recommended calorie intake per day for a man?

A: 2500

B: 3000

C: 3500

Q4. What’s the recommended calorie intake per day for a woman?

A: 1000

B: 2000

C: 3000

Q5. How many calories are there in one pound of fat?

A: 2000

B: 3500

C: 4000

Q6. Which activity would be the best to help you burn off calories?

A: Half hour of tennis

B: Half hour of running

C: Half hour playing on a keyboard

Q7. Which is the healthiest option for lunch?

A: Jacket Potato

B: Meat or fish sandwich

C: Chicken portion

Q8. Which of these soft drinks has the fewest calories?

A: Latte

B: Hot Chocolate

C: Fruit Juice

Q9. Which of the following is thehealthiest for cooking?

A: Olive Oil

B: Lard

C: Butter

Q10. How many portions of fruit andvegetables should you eat per day?

A: 3

B: 5

C: 6

Adapted from quiz originally published on the BBC website.

Government guidelines recommend fats make up no more than 35%

of the energy in your diet, and that saturated fats should provide less

than 11% of total energy intake. For the average woman, this means

about 70g of total fat a day; for men, roughly 95g.

The latest National Diet and Nutrition Survey showed

that, on average, UK adults consume about the right

amount of fat, but that the intake of saturated fats

is currently too high for good health (at present

they provide about 13% of total energy).

So if you think you know the facts about

your diet why not try the test below.

10 | onetime challenge

TAKE THE CALORIE QUIZ

HOW DID YOU DO?This quiz is just for fun and the answers are given at the

bottom of this page. Whatever your results, hopefully

the quiz has given you just a little bit more insight into

your diet and where you could be going wrong or right!

Interpreting your results:

YOU GOT 0 - 4 CORRECT

Oh dear! You need to look at your lifestyle and start to

eat more healthily.

YOU GOT 5 - 7 CORRECT

Not bad! You have a good understanding of the calories

and fat in your diet to keep healthy.

YOU GOT 8 - 10 CORRECT

Well done! You have a very good understanding of the

calories and fat in your diet which will make a positive

benefit to your health and fitness.

Answers:

1.B - 2.A - 3.A - 4.B - 5.B - 6.B - 7.C - 8.C - 9.A - 10.B

Which is healthiest for cooking,

Olive Oil, Lard or Butter?

1. If you can’t swing them, replace them (4)

3. What mummies rap around injuries (8)

9. Early anesthetic (10)

10. This metal makes you mad - quickly (7)

11. A bit higher up than a pain in the neck (8)

15. Unfortunately some jabs go in here (4)

17. A latin day, which is mostly medical (4)

19. Blood thinning juice, according to Aussies (11)

20. Geometric provider (6)

22. Formic that settles your stomach (7)

24. Count on burning them every day (8)

28. Biological syringe, and a bit of a hanger-on (5)

29. Some inactive people’s bones can be this (4)

30. Where some NHS equipment should be (6)

31. Feeling anxious (5)

32. You might do this after 15 across (4)

35. Old doctors wrote prescriptions with this (5)

37. These increase after eating fish (11)

39. Keep this and stay as you are (6,3)

40. What 21 down hopes to increase in NHS (11)

41. They pile on the agony (12)

42. A brown one is healthier than white (4)

2. Most of us get this as we get older, but not fast (6)

3. Voiciferous shadow of health (7)

4. Given an amount of medicine (5)

5. Burst of activity (or shopping) (5)

6. Tablets for clots (8)

7. Low G.I. food loved by bears (8)

8. Healthy fruits of the Prunus Avium (8)

12. In addition (4)

13. Alternative healing (10)

14. Cancer producing (12)

16. Great for your health, but not your friends (6)

18. An occurrence (5)

19. They can help relieve 11 across (11)

21. Unpopular health reformer (7)

23. Plant that’s great for gas and tea (6)

25. A private health route (11)

26. NHS visionary (5)

27. Muscle builder and friend of the Curds (4)

33. Delightful and popular poison (7)

34. Never hold it back (6)

35. Avoid these, unless you’re a duck (6)

36. American version of 33 down (6)

37. Chiropractors see a lot of bad ones (5)

38. Its clear, drinking this is good for you (5)

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WEBSITE LOGIN DETAILS reminder...If you have forgotten your personal website username

and password you can still use the general ones:

username:business

password: 2d4y

NEW SuBSCRIBERS’ ZONENOW ON THE WEBSITE

As part of our ongoing development of theonemedifund.com website we have recentlyintroduced a brand new Subscribers’ Zone section.

To support those of you that are now starting to access the

scheme, the new section provides information on how to

make a claim, plus downloadable PDF versions of the

onemedifund Claim Diagram and Claim Form.

Over time the Subscribers’ Zone will grow into a valuable

online resource for everyone that has registered with

onemedifund. In the coming months we will be including new

information, guidance and features to help you access and

make the most of the scheme such as:

• Private Hospital post code lookup feature

To help you find the most convenient private hospital

or clinic for you.

• Downloadable information and forms

All the guidance information and forms you need to access

the scheme, available as downloadable documents.

• onetime newsletter archive

Giving you access to downloadable back issues of the

newsletter including the health and lifestyle stories and

state-of-health updates.

So next time you visit onemedifund.com look for the new

Subscribers’ Zone tab on the main menu.

NHS BEGINS RATIONING OpERATIONS IN COST-CuTTING DRIVE

The NHS has begun rationing common surgicalprocedures such as hip replacements and cataractremovals in an effort to save money.

Figures (published in July 2011) have found one in three Primary

Care Trusts (PCTs) in England are reducing access to treatment for

“non-urgent” operations.

Examples of rationing include knee operations only being allowed

to go ahead where patients are in severe pain, overweight

patients being made to lose weight prior to procedures, and

cataract patients being denied treatment until their sight

problems seriously affect their ability to work.

Chris Naylor, a senior researcher at the health think tank the

King’s Fund, said:

“There are always rationing decisions that have to go on in any

health service. But at the moment healthcare organisations are

under more pressure than they have been for a long time and

this is a sign of what is happening across many areas of the NHS.”

The worrying trend has emerged from a survey of 111 PCTs by

the health service magazine GP.

Published July 2011

www.telegraph.co.uk/health/8667049/NHS-begins-rationing-

operations-in-cost-cutting-drive.html

DOWNLOADABLE EMpLOYER FAQSNOW ON THE WEBSITE

We are continuing to add to the Business Zone andhave recently added a downloadable PDF version ofthe latest Employer FAQs.

The Employer FAQs provide answers to some of your most

frequently asked questions about the scheme, including how to

support the contributions of your employees and the tax

implications for your employees and your business.

Assisting your employees with their onemedifund contributions is a

difficult (often complex) decision, especially in the current economic

climate. Therefore, we always recommend that you seek

professional advice, and review all your options before proceeding.

To assist both you and your advisors with this review we have

provided the Employer FAQs as a printable PDF document

downloadable from the Business Zone at onemedifund.com

12 | latest news roundup

LATEST NEWSROUND-UP

Registration Helpdesk 0845 383 3830 - info@onemedifund.com

www.onemedifund.com

Whilst the onemedifund private healthcare scheme continues to go from strength-to-strength, we feel thatmany more could also benefit by becoming contributors.There may be a number of reasons why you have yet toregister, hopefully we can address some of them here.

I don’t know if its right for me...

We know that private healthcare is an

unfamiliar concept, so we’ve endeavored

to make the onemedifund scheme as clear

and easy to understand as possible.

Put simply, onemedifund gives you and

your family fast access to the UK’s top

consultants and treatment at the UK’s

leading private hospitals and clinics. In

addition, you’ll benefit from dental cover,

optical cover and a maternity cash benefit.

onemedifund provides you, your family

and our community with the best medical

cover available at a competitive price.

I’m not sure about the cost...

We have worked hard to establish

contribution levels that fairly reflect

your family circumstances. However,

we do understand that in the current

economic climate you and your family

may have other financial priorities.

If you’re employed you may want to

discuss the onemedifund scheme with

your employer, as they might be able

to provide you with some assistance.

Alternatively, why not talk to a family

member about how they could help

you become part of onemedifund.

SO WHAT SHOULD YOU DO NEXT?

I just haven’t got around to it...

We all have a habit of putting things off

until “later”. However, the sooner you

register with onemedifund the sooner

you and your family can start accessing

the range of market leading benefits

available through the scheme.

You can apply online or download

a printable version of the form at:

www.onemedifund.com

Login using your original details or use:

username:business

password:2d4y

Alternatively, complete and return your

original application form.

If you haven’t got around to registering yet:

Apply online (or download the form) now at www.onemedifund.comOr complete and return your original application form.

If you still don’t know whether the onemedifund scheme is right for you:

View the online webinar and/or download a PDF version of the brochure.You can also ring the registration helpdesk direct on 0845 383 3830.

If you’re not sure how you’ll meet the cost of the scheme:

Talk to your employer or a family member.They might be able to help you become part of onemedifund.

HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET?

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Apply online now at:

onemedifund.com

username: business

password: 2d4y

Apply now

onemedifund | PO Box 5967, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS1 9NS | onemedifund is a corporate trustee of onemediuk Ltd. Registered in England No. 7575447