Private Medical Insurance

Healthy body, healthy mind

You receive...

cover that gives you quick access to high-quality medical care for yourself and your family – so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best treatment. You’ll have access to care via a network of private and NHS hospitals in the UK and can receive treatment at a time and place to suit you following referral from your GP.

You pay...

nothing for cover for yourself and your family but you will pay tax on this benefit. Any person covered will have to pay the first £100 of any consultation, investigation or treatments you have in the year (this is known as the excess).

You choose...

whether to have this benefit; you can also choose to cover your partner and/or your children. Publicis Sapient pays the premium up to family cover.

Aviva Digital GP

A GP in your pocket

You receive...

access to the Aviva Digital GP app through which you can speak with a GP, check your symptoms and get instant medical information, wherever you are, whenever you need. You can choose your GP by gender and language, request in-app NHS prescriptions at the same price you pay on the NHS and get free delivery. You will also have access to the Aviva Wellbeing app, which helps you build healthier habits to achieve your health, fitness and wellbeing goals, whatever your area of focus at no extra cost to you.

You pay...

nothing! As a Publicis Sapient UK employee, you will have access to the Aviva Digital GP app whether or not you have the Private Medical Insurance benefit at no extra cost to you.  

You choose...

whether to use this benefit. You will receive an invite email directly from Aviva with joining instructions.

did you know...

Your PMI cover includes:

  • Pre-existing conditions
  • Cancer drug therapies with no financial limits
  • Out-patient cover for consultations, therapies and diagnostic service
  • In-patient cover for eligible treatment
  • Mental health cover
  • Stress counselling helpline
  • Self-referral for musculoskeletal medical concerns
  • Access to your MyAviva online account where you can manage your policy information and claims

Dental Insurance

Nothing you wear is more important than your smile

You receive...

worldwide cover provided by Bupa to help you look after your teeth while keeping the cost down. You can claim back the cost of routine and restorative healthcare expenses for yourself and your family.

You pay...

nothing for cover for yourself as this is paid for by Publicis Sapient. You will pay tax on your cover and deductions from your net pay will be taken if you choose to cover your dependants. You pay for your dental treatment as normal, then submit a claim to Bupa and you will be reimbursed by cash or BACS. If you visit a participating Bupa owned dental centre you'll get up to 20% off general dental treatments and your reimbursement sorted on site.

You choose...

whether to have this benefit; you can also choose to cover your partner and/or your children at an additional cost.

ActiveFlex

Helping you achieve your goals

You receive...

reimbursement of part of the cost of any activity that keeps you fit and healthy. You can claim back up to 1/3 of the monthly costs, capped at £25 per month and a one off contribution of 50% of your joining fee capped at £50.

You pay...

for the activity upfront and then claim back the costs on Simply Benefits during the monthly open window. We just need proof of cost to support your request. This can be a copy of your contract, letter from your gym/activity provider or your bank statement.

You choose...

whatever activity you like; this could be a gym membership, kickboxing school or golf. The choice is yours! If you are unsure if your activity qualifies, please email ukbenefits@publicissapient.com

Eyecare Policy

Keep your vision sharp

You receive...

a reimbursement entitlement of up to £20 for a en eye test. The eye test should determine whether you need prescribed glasses for visual display unit (VDU) use.

You pay...

up front for the eye test then claim back the cost through your expenses, so it is covered by Publicis Sapient. If you do need to purchase glasses for VDU use as a result of the test, you can claim back up to £50.00 of the cost through your expenses.

You choose...

which optician to visit, at a time and place that suits you!

Health Assessments

A full body MOT to keep your health in check

You receive...

depending on what assessment is chosen, a series of tests with a healthcare professional and then some time with a doctor to review your results, discuss your general health in more detail and identify any potential concerns. The assessment is summarised in a written report you can reference to track your progress in improving your lifestyle.

You pay...

the full amount for your chosen health assessment over a 12-month period from your net pay. A breakdown of the different types of assessment and their costs on Simply Benefits.

You choose...

which assessment is best for you. Bupa offer a range of assessments, each with a different overall objective and made up of a different combination of tests. The tests that make up each assessment also vary with gender. Mammographs are available for female employees over 40 when selected alongside specific assessments.