SimpleCare FAQ For Brokers

  • Why have you launched SimpleCare? Who is it designed for?

    We’ve launched SimpleCare in response to feedback from brokers. This new product provides an affordable international health insurance plan for your cost-conscious clients – it’s ideal for those that are on a budget but still want access to the best quality medical care. It is particularly designed for expats on local employment contracts as well as upper-affluent local nationals.

  • Why should my clients buy this plan?

    Customers who buy this plan will get:

    • Access to top-quality medical care that won’t break the bank
    • Comprehensive cover for all major health events, including hospitalization, surgery and cancer treatment
    • Regional coverage options for those that don’t need worldwide cover
    • Completely digital plan, with easy to use online tools
    • The great standard of service that Now Health International is known for
  • Is it available for Individual, Family and Group business?

    Yes, SimpleCare is available for Individual, Family and Group business. 

  • Is it available in all markets?

    The product is now available in all of our key markets, excluding mainland China.

  • What type of cover does SimpleCare offer?

    We offer three levels of cover with our SimpleCare plans, so your clients can choose the most suitable cover for them. 

    SimpleCare Core: In-Patient only

    SimpleCare 100: In-Patient, plus low levels of Out-Patient cover

    SimpleCare 250: In-Patient, plus medium levels of Out-Patient cover, including dental 

    Please note SimpleCare 250 is only available for Group plans in the UAE.

  • Does SimpleCare include a maternity benefit?

    Individuals and Families: No, our SimpleCare plans do not include maternity cover or cover for pregnancy and childbirth medical conditions. Members seeking a more comprehensive plan with maternity cover could consider one of our WorldCare plans instead.

    Groups: Low to medium levels of maternity cover is available for Groups (10+ employees) with our SimpleCare 100 and SimpleCare 250 plans only, with a waiting period of 12 months. Groups seeking a more comprehensive plan with higher levels of maternity cover could consider one of our WorldCare plans instead.

  • Is Direct Billing available?

    In-Patient Treatment: Yes, direct billing is available for In-Patient treatment only.

    Out-Patient Treatment: Direct billing is not available for Out-Patient treatment. Members must pay and claim back online via our digital tools.

    *Out-Patient direct billing is available within our SimpleCare UAE network in the UAE only.

  • Is treatment pre-authorisation mandatory?

    In-Patient Treatment: Yes, treatment pre-authorisation is mandatory for all In-Patient treatment. 

    Out-Patient Treatment: Treatment pre-authorisation is not mandatory. Out-Patient treatment is only available on a pay and reimbursement basis. 

  • Does SimpleCare include cover for treatment in the USA?

    No. SimpleCare plans do not include coverage for the USA. Clients looking for USA coverage could consider one of our WorldCare plans instead.

  • Are Annual Deductible options available?

    There are eight different annual deductible options available. These apply to In, Day and Out-Patient treatment.

    • Nil
    • USD150/EUR 120/ GBP 95
    • USD250/EUR 200/ GBP 155
    • USD 500 /EUR 400/GBP 310 (Default)
    • USD1,000/EUR 800/ GBP 625
    • USD 2,500/EUR 2,000/ GBP 1,550
    • USD 5,000/ EUR 4,000/ GBP 3,125
    • USD 10,000/ EUR 8,000/GBP 6,250 
    • USD 15,000/ EUR 12,000/GBP 9,375 

    *The two highest Annual Deductibles are only available when SimpleCare is purchased as a Secondary Health Insurance Plan. Annual Deductibles are not available in the UAE. 

  • Do you offer a No Claims Discount?

    Yes, Individual and Family members with SimpleCare plans are eligible for our No Claims Discount (NCD). We offer a 10% NCD for members with one year of no claims and a 15% discount for two consecutive years of no claims.  

    *Members cannot access both the No Claims Discount and Family Discount. They will receive whichever is greater of the two discounts. 

  • Do you offer a Family Discount?

    Yes, families with SimpleCare plans are eligible for our 10% Family Discount. A family plan consists of the primary insured, spouse and at least one child. All members must be on the same plan and benefits to qualify. 

    *Members cannot access both the No Claims Discount and Family Discount. They will receive whichever is greater of the two discounts. 

  • My client is interested. How do I get a quote?

    That's great news! You can get an instant quote via our online broker quote tool