Provider comparison
AXA Health vs Bupa
Side-by-side comparison from the PerkIQ directory. Cover, pricing, regulator status, and fit at a glance.
- Comprehensive PMI. In-patient, day-patient, and outpatient cover with flexible tier design. Open-referral, guided, or directional schemes.
- Doctor At Hand virtual GP. Video GP consultations seven days a week, prescriptions to your local pharmacy, and onward referrals into the AXA network.
- Mental health pathways. Direct-access talking therapies with no GP referral required. Up to 25 sessions on most corporate plans.
- Tiered scheme design. Differentiate cover levels between senior leadership, mid-management, and broader workforce in a single scheme.
- Comprehensive PMI. In-patient, day-patient, and outpatient cover with flexible tiering. Choose from open-referral, guided, or directional schemes.
- Bupa Anywhere GP. Virtual GP service with 15-minute appointments, prescriptions, and onward referral, included in most schemes.
- Mental health support. Direct-access talking therapies, no GP referral required. Up to 28 sessions on most corporate plans.
- Bupa-owned clinics. Members get priority access to Bupa Cromwell Hospital, Bupa Dental Care, and Bupa Health Clinics across the UK.
No fit notes published.
No fit notes published.
No pricing notes published.
Bupa prices corporate PMI per-employee-per-month, varying by cover tier, age profile, sector, and excess. Typical UK SME premiums range £30-£100 per employee per month for standard cover.
Available direct or through a broker. Brokers often negotiate sharper renewal terms for mid-market schemes (250+ lives).
Indicative range; obtain a quote via Bupa or an FCA-authorised broker.
- FCA authorised & regulated
- Part of AXA Group (global)
- 1.5m+ UK members
- Strong corporate tiering options
- Direct & broker channels
- Doctor At Hand virtual GP
- FCA authorised & regulated
- UK's largest PMI provider by member count
- No shareholders (company limited by guarantee)
- 2.3m+ UK members
- Direct & broker channels
- Own clinics and dental practices
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Information on this page is editorial, gathered from public sources and the providers' own materials, and does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation. For a quote, contact each provider directly or speak to an FCA-authorised broker. PerkIQ is not a reseller and earns no commission on provider sign-ups.
