Flexible international healthcare insurance for small businesses

International health insurance for businesses covering 1 – 74 employees 

No matter how far you take your business, we’re here for the journey

Global Health Adapt is a modular health insurance product that flexes to meet the evolving needs of your business and employees. Choose from a range of optional modules to build a plan that takes care of your people every step of the way, wherever they are in the world.

Protect your workforce, boost your business

International health insurance provides your employees with access to medical treatment across the world. Whether your workforce is made up of expats or locals travelling for work assignments, international health insurance unlocks multiple benefits for your people and your business.

Attract talent

Offering international health insurance helps you attract expats and international talent.

Retain talent

International health insurance helps you retain your workforce, especially expats.

Reduce absence

Helping your people access the care they need supports a healthier, stronger workforce.

Agile, global, adaptable. Just like you.

It's important to look after your people, but we understand that cost matters. With Global Health Adapt, you can build a plan that takes care of your workforce, and your wallet. Our range of outpatient module choices help you to keep costs in check.

Tailor your cover
  1. Choose your area of cover
    You can choose between worldwide cover, or worldwide cover excluding the USA.
  2. Build your personalised plan
    As well as our Core Module, you'll have a variety of outpatient modules to choose from. Helping you build a plan that meets the needs of your business.
  3. Add an excess
    You have a choice of excess levels with Global Health Adapt. This means your employees will need to make a contribution if they have to claim. A higher excess will mean a higher reduction on your premiums.
  4. Manage your payments
    To make budgeting simple, you can choose to pay in monthly, quarterly or annual payments. If you decide to pay annually, we'll offer you a 5% discount.

Core Module

Included in all Global Health Adapt plans.
Your employees will have access to our Core Module, no matter what outpatient modules you choose.

You have the choice of two limits. The limit you select is the maximum amount we'll pay for treatment covered under the Core Module, per person, per year.
£2,000,000 / €2,500,000 / $3,200,000
or
£5,000,000 / €6,250,000 / $8,000,000


Treatment covered under this module includes: 

 

  • Hospital charges as an inpatient or a day patient
  • A wide range of cancer treatment, including radiotherapy, chemotherapy and biological therapies
  • Emergency evacuation and repatriation
  • Surgery
  • Ambulance transport
  • Parental accommodation: if your employee’s child is having inpatient treatment covered by the plan, a parent can stay nearby
  • Accidental damage to teeth
  • Inpatient psychiatric treatment

Build your plan with a choice of additional modules

You have a choice of four limits. The limit you select is the maximum amount we’ll pay for treatment covered under the Outpatient Module, per person, per year. 

  • £3,500 / €4,375 / $5,600* or; 
  • £7,500 / €9,375 / $12,000* or;
  • £10,000 / €12,500 / $16,000** or;
  • Paid in full** 

The Outpatient Module covers your employees for outpatient consultations with medical practitioners, diagnostic tests, outpatient psychiatric treatment, physiotherapy, and Chinese medicine. With this module, your employees will also benefit from our healthcare payment card.

For companies based in Hong Kong who are taking out a plan insured by AXA General Insurance Hong Kong Limited. 

You can also choose to add a 20% co-pay to this module. This means we would pay 80% of costs up to the maximum limit you've selected and your employees would pay the remaining 20%.

Offering you a cost-saving solution while still providing care for your workforce.

* Only available to groups who have selected the £2,000,000 / €2,500,000 / $3,200,000 Core Module limit 

** Only available if the £5,000,000 / €6,250,000 / $8,000,000 Core Module limit has been selected

Requires the Outpatient Module to be selected 

You have a choice of five limits. The limit you select is the maximum amount we’ll pay for treatment covered under the Drugs and Dressings Module, per person, per year. 

  • £500 / €625 / $800 or; 
  • £750 / €937 / $1,200 or; 
  • £1,000 / €1,250 / $1,600 or; 
  • £1,250 / €1,562 / $2,000 or;
  • Paid in full*

The Drugs and Dressings Module covers outpatient drugs and dressings which have been prescribed by a medical practitioner or nurse. 

*Only available if the £10,000 / €12,500 / $16,000 or paid in full Outpatient Module limits are selected.

Requires the Outpatient Module to be selected 

You have a choice between three limits. The limit you select is the maximum amount we’ll pay for treatment covered under the Health Check Module, per person, per year. 

  • £500 / €625 / $800 or;
  • £750 / €937 / $1,200 or;
  • £1,000 / €1,250 / $1,600*

The Health Check Module covers your employees for health checks and routine screening. Examples of what may be included in a health check include resting blood pressure, cholesterol tests, hearing tests and certain cancer screening tests.

* Only available if the £5,000,000 / €6,250,000 / $8,000,000 Core Module limit has been selected

Requires the Outpatient Module to be selected

You have a choice of four limits. The limit you select is the maximum amount we’ll pay for treatment covered under the Pregnancy and Childbirth Module, per person, per year. 

  • £5,000 / €6,375 / $10,000 or;
  • £10,000 / €12,500 / $16,000 or;
  • £15,000 / €18,750 / $24,000 or;
  • Paid in full 

The Pregnancy and Childbirth Module covers your employees for antenatal consultations, postnatal consultations, screening and monitoring during pregnancy and routine childbirth.

The Pregnancy and Childbirth Module limits you can select depend on the Core and Outpatient Module limits you've chosen. For information about the available limits and requirements, please refer to the table below.

Covering fewer than 10 employees

Core Module limits Outpatient Module Available Pregnancy and Childbirth Module limits
£2,000,000 / €2,500,000 / $3,200,000 ✔ £5,000 / €6,375 / $8,000
£5,000,000 / €6,250,000 / $8,000,000 ✔ £5,000 / €6,375 / $8,000 or
£10,000 / €12,500 / $16,000

Covering more than 10 employees

Core Module Limits Outpatient Module Available Pregnancy and Childbirth Module limits
£2,000,000 / €2,500,000 / $3,200,000 ✔ £3,500 / €4,375 / $5,600 £5,000 / €6,375 / $8,000
£2,000,000 / €2,500,000 / $3,200,000 ✔ £7,500 / €9,375 / $12,000 £10,000 / €12,500 / $16,000
£5,000,000 / €6,250,000 / $8,000,000 ✔ £5,000 / €6,375 / $8,000 or;
£10,000 / €12,500 / $16,000 or;
£15,000 / €18,750 / $24,000 or;
paid in full

A 10-month waiting period (moratorium) applies to the Pregnancy and Childbirth Module, which means your employee must be continuously covered by the plan for this period before they can make a claim. 

Requires the £15,000 / €18,750 / $24,000 or paid in full Pregnancy and Childbirth Module limit.

The limit for this module is £15,000 / €18,750 / $24,000. This is not an annual limit. It applies for as long as your employees, or their dependents, remain a member of a plan arranged by AXA Global Healthcare Group.

Our Assisted Fertility Module provides cover which aims to prevent future miscarriage and covers routine cycles of proven fertility treatment.

This module can only be selected if you’re covering a minimum of ten employees and have chosen the £5,000,000 / €6,250,000 / $8,000,000 Core Module limit.

A 24-month waiting period (moratorium) applies to the Assisted Fertility Module, which means your employee must be continuously covered by the plan for this period before they can make a claim.

Requires the Outpatient Module to be selected 

You have a choice of six limits. The limit you select is the maximum amount we’ll pay for treatment covered under the Upgraded Dental Care Module, per person, per year: 

  • 80% up to £1,000 / €1,250 / $1,600 or;
  • 80% up to £2,000 / €2,500 / $3,200 or;
  • 80% up to £3,500 / €4,375 / $5,600*
  • Paid in full up to £1,000 / €1,250 / $1,600 or;
  • Paid in full up to £2,000 / €2,500 / $3,200 or;
  • Paid in full up to £3,500 / €4,375 / $5,600*

The Upgraded Dental Care Module covers your employees for routine dental treatment and extended cover for non-routine dental treatment.

*Only available if the £5,000,000 / €6,250,000 / $8,000,000 Core Module limit has been selected

Requires the Outpatient Module to be selected 

You have a choice of two limits. The limit you select is the maximum amount we'll pay for treatment covered under the Optical Module, per person, per year:

  • 80% up to £300 / €375 / $480 or;
  • Paid in full up to £300 / €375 / $480

Our Optical Module covers prescription glasses and contact lenses, as well as one eye test per year.

For companies based in Hong Kong who are taking out a plan insured by AXA General Insurance Hong Kong Limited. 

The Semi-private Room Module provides your employees with cover for treatment received in a semi-private room rather than a fully private room.

Choosing this module will mean you save money on your premiums.

Inclusive benefits for your people

When people feel supported, they're able to do their best work. That's why we offer benefits that help your team access the care and support they need, when they need it.

Embrace neurodiversity at work

Every brain works differently, and it's important your support reflects that. Having the right cover for neurodiversity makes a real difference to your employees' wellbeing and confidence while helping you build a more inclusive workplace.

Our Outpatient Module gives your team access to specialists assessments, diagnostic consultations and outpatient care. If they need prescribed treatment, our Drugs and Dressings Module provides an extra layer of support.

Support menopause with confidence

Menopause affects everyone differently and it can have a real impact on health and wellbeing at work. With the right support, your employees can access the care they need so they feel supported, valued and able to navigate these transitions effectively.

With our Outpatient Module, your employees can access the consultations and diagnostic tests they need while they explore their treatment options. If they're recommended a prescribed treatment like Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), they'll be covered under our Drugs and Dressings Module.

Cover for pre-existing symptoms may vary depending on the underwriting you choose for your employees.

Healthcare payment card

With the Global Health Adapt Outpatient Module, your employees will benefit from our award-winning healthcare payment card.1 The healthcare payment card is the answer to hassle-free costs and claims. Without pre-loading or pre-authorising, your employees can pay for outpatient treatments and prescriptions at any healthcare provider that accepts Visa.2

All they need to do once they've paid is upload a photo of their invoice to the AXA Global Healthcare Card app3 within 48 hours, and we'll take care of the rest.

AXA Global Healthcare online account

Choosing Global Health Adapt will give your employees access to the AXA Global Healthcare online account. Available through an app and web browser, the online account combines policy management with personalised wellness features and medical support from our Virtual Care services.4

Whether they're in the comfort of their home or on the go, our services are designed to support them every step of the way.

Care at their fingertips

As part of our Core Module, your team will be supported by our Virtual Care services, provided by Teladoc Health.

Virtual Doctor service

Wherever work takes them, your employees will have Virtual Doctor by their side. Whether they're working in Spain or Singapore, they'll have a qualified doctor at their fingertips.5

Mind Health service

No matter how big or small, your employees don't have to carry it alone. The Mind Health service connects them with professionals who care. For up to six sessions, they'll be heard and helped by a qualified psychologist.6

Second Medical Opinion service

Your employees can take control of their health with a second medical opinion. Global experts will provide them with the insights they need, so they can make informed decisions about their treatment options.7

Find out more about Global Health Adapt

Our summary of benefits and sales brochure will give you more information about the flexible benefits you'll have with Global Health Adapt.

Find out more about Global Health Adapt (Hong Kong)

If your business is based in Hong Kong, Global Health Adapt will offer you agile cover. Our summary of benefits and sales brochure will give you more information about your options.

Islands Health Adapt

Islands Health Adapt gives you the same flexibility you'd expect from our Global Health Adapt plans, but provides cover for treatment in the UK, Channel Islands and Europe.

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1 AXA Global Healthcare were the winners of the 'Best of Business' award at The Card and Payments Awards on 6 February 2025, alongside Visa, Paysure Ltd and Nium, for the healthcare payment card.

2 The healthcare payment card is issued to AXA by Nium Fintech Limited, a company registered in England with company number 09039850, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as an Electronic Money Institution (FCA Firm Reference Number: 901024). (“Nium”, pursuant to a license by Visa Europe.)

3 The AXA Global Healthcare Card app is provided by Paysure Ltd.

4 The wellness section is not intended to be used for any medical purpose, including the diagnosis and management of new and existing diseases and medical conditions. 

5 The Virtual Doctor service is provided by Teladoc Health and is part of the Virtual Care from AXA offering. Telephone appointments can be booked 24/7, 365. Callbacks are typically within 24 hours. Operating hours vary according to region. For availability in your local market and further information on the Virtual Doctor service, please click here.

6 The Mind Health service is provided by Teladoc Health and is part of the Virtual Care from AXA offering. The service provides up to six sessions with a psychologist per non-emergency mind health concern, per year. For further information about the Mind Health service, including consultation availability, please click here. 

7 The Second Medical Opinion service is provided by Teladoc Health and is part of the Virtual Care from AXA offering. For further information about the Second Medical Opinion service, please click here.