Provider comparison
Telus Health vs YuLife
Side-by-side comparison from the PerkIQ directory. Cover, pricing, regulator status, and fit at a glance.
Category
Wellbeing
Wellbeing
Best for
500-50,000+ employees
10-5,000 employees
Pricing model
Per employee / month
Per employee / month
UK presence
Since 2022 (as Telus Health)
Since 2016
Regulator
Not applicable
FCA-authorised
Strapline
Telus Health (formerly LifeWorks) offers global EAP, mental health, and wellbeing services. Strong fit for multinational UK employers wanting consistent benefits across countries.
YuLife is group life insurance that rewards healthy behaviour. Employees earn YuCoin by walking, meditating, or completing wellbeing challenges, spent on real-world rewards. Used by 700+ UK employers.
What's included
- Global EAP across 160+ countries. One contract, one platform, consistent service standards across every geography your team operates in.
- Mental health pathways. In-app digital tools combined with access to qualified counsellors and structured therapy.
- Critical incident response. On-site or virtual support after significant workplace events such as bereavements, redundancies, or accidents.
- Multilingual (40+ languages). Counsellors and content available in 40+ languages including French, Spanish, German, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
- Group life insurance. Death-in-service cover (typically 2-4x salary) for all enrolled employees, paid as a tax-free lump sum to beneficiaries.
- YuLife wellbeing app. Daily challenges, meditation, fitness tracking, and mental health support. Gamified to drive engagement.
- YuCoin rewards. In-app currency earned through healthy behaviour. Redeemable for Amazon vouchers, charity donations, or gift cards.
- EAP & virtual GP. Built-in Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and virtual GP service included with most plans.
At a glance
- Global presence
- Formerly LifeWorks
- EAP & wellbeing services
- Multinational focus
- Multilingual support
- Direct & broker channels
- FCA authorised & regulated
- Founded 2016, London
- 700+ UK employers
- High employee engagement
- Bundled life + wellbeing
- Direct or broker channel
Pick the right one with data, not a sales pitch
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