When it comes to choosing Group Health Insurance for your employees, you need to know you’re receiving the best support available. While various policies provide assistance in the event of ill health, YuLife goes one step further: alongside offering premium healthcare, should an employee become unwell, a policy with YuLife also includes an array of daily perks to boost employee wellbeing and engagement.We caught up with Samuel Bain, former Commercial Enablement Leader at YuLife, who tells us more about what Group Health Insurance involves, what makes a policy with YuLife different, and what support is on hand for both employers and employees. He also explains the straightforward process of taking out a YuLife Group Health Insurance policy, so you know what to expect every step of the way.What does a group health insurance policy involve?At its core, a Group Health Insurance policy is designed to offer employees prompt and premium healthcare services. This means shorter waiting times for treatments and the freedom to choose your consultant, therapist, or surgeon. Employees gain more control over their healthcare journey, from picking admission dates to choosing from a variety of hospitals. It's a holistic approach that looks after both your physical health and emotional wellbeing, providing you with comfortable and clean facilities to speed up your recovery.But let's go beyond the basics and debunk some of the common Group Health Insurance myths and help answer the question, Is Group Health Insurance worth it? With YuLife, Group Health Insurance isn't just a safety net for when things go wrong; it's a daily engagement tool. Through the YuLife app, we gamify the path to a healthier life. Employees are encouraged to walk more, cycle, engage in brain training, attend fitness classes, and even meditate. As you achieve various milestones within the app, you unlock valuable rewards, enhancing your day-to-day wellbeing. From discounts at health stores to comprehensive health assessments, these rewards serve as both incentives and benefits, contributing to your overall wellbeing.For employers, the policy isn't just an employee perk but a reflection of the company's commitment to staff wellbeing. It helps attract top talent, boosts morale, and increases productivity.It can also be a key component of a broader wellbeing strategy, providing exceptional healthcare options, including specialist cancer care.So, a group health insurance policy with YuLife is not just a one-off benefit. It's an ongoing journey that empowers you to take control of your health, rewards you for positive life choices, and ultimately contributes to a longer, healthier, and happier life.What are the benefits of taking out a group health insurance policy – for employers and employees?So, when we talk about Group Health Insurance, what we're really discussing is a tangible pathway to a longer, healthier, and more fulfilled life.If you're an employee, this policy means reduced waiting times for medical procedures. It's not just about convenience — it's about timely interventions that could have a real impact on your quality of life. Having the choice of your healthcare provider and admission dates allows you to take control of your healthcare journey. Being proactive about your health doesn't have to be difficult, and that's what this insurance aims to achieve. In providing options like private rooms and clean facilities, as well as access to specialists in every area of medicine, including complementary therapies, mental health and rehabilitation, we're looking at your holistic wellbeing, ensuring your physical, mental and emotional comfort as you recover.For employers, offering this insurance sends a potent message: We care about the whole you. That's why many see it as an investment not just in talent, but in the collective wellbeing of the team. This impacts everything from engagement levels to productivity. Moreover, in the long term, facilitating prompt and quality healthcare means fewer days off and a more present, engaged team. It's about creating an environment where everyone can bring their best selves to work every day.Let's also touch on the point about executives. For them, health insurance often extends beyond individual benefit to the wellbeing of their families. That's not just an employee perk — that's a life perk.Lastly, the focus on cancer support is crucial. Offering access to state-of-the-art treatments and care can make a difference when facing life's toughest challenges. This isn't just a policy— it's peace of mind.So, group health insurance is more than just a bullet point in an employee benefits insurance package — it's an active contributor to a longer, healthier, happier life. It aligns with the vision that wellbeing should be accessible, simple, and integral to everyday living.What makes YuLife's group health insurance different to other policies?Health insurance is often seen as a reactive measure, something you tap into when things aren't going well. YuLife changes the narrative by making health insurance a proactive journey towards better health and wellbeing. We don't just hand customers a policy and say, "Use this when you're sick." We say, "Here's how you can enrich your life every day, and by the way, we're with you at every step."How do we do this? Through our innovative app that brings the concept of gamification into health insurance. Imagine achieving milestones in your daily life — like walking, cycling, or even meditating — and getting rewarded for it.It's like turning your journey to better health into a rewarding adventure.For instance, complete five levels of the Yuniverse, and you unlock discounts at Boots, helping you look after your day-to-day wellbeing and understand your body better. By Level 100, you're looking at something as holistic as a DNA test, helping you to understand and proactively address your hereditary and genetic health risks. The rewards scale in value, all the way up to a Garmin smartwatch at Level 200. All in all, we're talking about £750 worth of value that goes beyond just healthcare — it impacts your wellbeing in a broader sense.Our goal is to make engaging with your health a regular part of your day, and the rewards are just a fantastic way to add value to that. It transforms health insurance from a static product into an active, dynamic experience. This is why we believe YuLife's approach to group health insurance isn't just different — it's revolutionary in helping people live longer, healthier, and happier lives.Can you explain the step-by-step process of taking out group health insurance with YuLife?Give us a call, our team will take some time to get to know you, discover your needs and set out your requirementsWe’ll show you the Yuniverse, by providing a demo of the YuLife app and the Health Insurance side gameYou provide information about your employees (data points)We provide the quote(s)Dependent on the type of policy you choose, you may need to provide completed forms, and your employees may need to answer medical questionnairesWe process your health insurance policy and provide you with a group numberYour employees receive welcome packs in the postWe assign you a Customer Success Launch Manager who will ensure your rollout of YuLife goes smoothly and successfully: Welcome CallProactive scaled touch-points at key milestonesLive Personal Getting Started Virtual Kick OffAccess to Customer HappinessLive Virtual Explainer Session (scaled)Monthly scaled portal webinarFirst month engagement reportReactive Customer Success SupportEmail introduction to Account ManagerOnce you have fully launched, your Account Manager takes over and continues to support your business and employees in getting the most out of YuLifeWhat support does YuLife offer?If employees have a question about health insurance, they can reach out to our customer happiness team!They can help give real-time support to employees when they need help with understanding the insurance or how to use the YuLife app. Our Customer Success team is also there to assist employers with any queries raised by their teams.About YuLife.YuLife is working to reimagine the insurance industry by protecting lives, rewarding living and inspiring life. We’re on a mission to transform traditional insurance into a life-enhancing experience each employee will value and use daily. How does it work? Our award-winning app uses behavioural science and game mechanics to reward your people for living well while offering protection in case of crisis. And with our top-rated employee assistance programme, your team gets access to mental, financial and social support, virtual GPs, nutritionists, life coaches and more to help them live their best lives.Because we believe that your employees should benefit from their insurance from day one – and that wellbeing should be accessible every day, for everyone.Request a demo for your team today.