Group Critical Illness Cover

Group Critical Illness cover: Provides employees with a tax-free lump sum after they, their spouse or partner (if covered) or children (up to the age of 18 or 21 if in full-time education) survive one of the defined medical conditions (such as stroke, heart attack or cancer) or undergo a surgical procedure covered under the policy and survives for 14 days.

Employers and employees also have access to a range of support services at no additional cost via our Help@hand app (with fully integrated EAP) and Unum's Cancer Pathway. This includes our Cancer Support Service provided by Reframe*, offering quick and easy access to personalised cancer support upon diagnosis, at no additional charge for insured employees.

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Practical, everyday employee support – Help@hand at no additional cost for all Unum Group Critical Illness policyholders

Highly valued health and wellbeing support, including:

• Unlimited mental health consultations¹
• Medical appointments — unlimited 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and medical second opinions
• 360 Wellbeing Score — four short assessments to get key insights into employees’ wellbeing and unlock 1-2-1 lifestyle coaching
• A fully integrated Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 helpline for support on emotional and practical issues
• Financial and legal guidance 
• Everyday savings and discounts²
• On-demand wellbeing content and resources

1 This service is suitable for mild to moderate issues. The number of sessions provided will be subject to clinical appropriateness. Should the service no longer be appropriate, you will be directed to alternative support.
2 Provided by BenefitHub. BenefitHub Ltd is registered in England & Wales under company number 11109677 and has its registered office at 2nd Floor Regis House, 45 King William Street, London, United Kingdom, EC4R 9AN.

Access to these services is facilitated by Unum at no additional cost to the Unum customer. Unum is not the provider of the services but can withdraw or change the services at any time. The services are entirely separate from any insurance policy provided by Unum and are subject to the terms and conditions of the relevant third-party specialists. There is no additional cost or increase in premium as a result of Unum making this benefit available.

Further information

We have a dedicated team of Business Development Consultants to support Paradigm members across the country with building and developing their Employee Benefits portfolio.

Our Consultants have a wealth of experience to help support Paradigm members with joint client meetings, data driven market insight, tailored marketing/pitching materials and general conversations about products and services.

Please email [email protected] for any questions or to be put in touch with your local Unum Consultant.

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