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About Us
Benenden Healthcare is a mutual 'not for profit' Friendly Society run for its members
More than 100 years of caring. 2005 was our centenary year and we still operate with the same mutual respect
we always have. We’re a mutual organisation, not a medical insurer. Our members
club together so they can get the first class medical help they need, when they
need it most.
Our mutual status is very important to our members, who share our belief that
we should help each other. Our approach has worked successfully for over 100 years
because it's founded on common sense and mutual trust. Benefits may vary according
to the needs of the member, the resources available or over time.
As a member, we simply ask you to use your judgement when you choose to ask for
our help and in return we’ll use our judgement to take account of your individual
needs: this is described as discretionary. And as we're not a medical insurer
you don't pay insurance premium tax on your contributions.
The Society is run for its members; this means that every member can get involved
and influence the way in which the Society is run and the services it offers.
The Society is governed by a Committee of Management consisting of 11 Branch-nominated
members of the Society, 1 independent non-executive committee member and up to
2 executive committee members.
The Society's contractual business (the provision of tuberculosis benefit) is
authorised by the FSA. The remainder of the Society's business is undertaken on
a discretionary basis. The Society is subject to FSA requirement for prudential
management. As a 'not for profit' Friendly Society we are governed by our Rule Book.
Further information
More information on what our mutuality means to you can be found here.
All prime members are entitled to participate in branch meetings. Information
on how you can participate in the democratic running of the organisation, alongside
details of your local branch are provided within the secure members area.
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Benenden Healthcare membership is initially only available for current or former employees of the Post Office, Civil Service, BT, registered charities, public sector bodies and other approved organisations whose aims and objectives are deemed compatible with those of the Society. Some services have a six month qualifying period.
The Benenden Healthcare Society Limited is an incorporated friendly society, registered under the Friendly Societies Act 1992, registered number 480F. The Society’s contractual business (the provision of tuberculosis benefit) is authorised by the FSA. The remainder of the Society’s business is undertaken on a discretionary basis. The Society is subject to FSA requirement for prudential management. Registered Office: The Benenden Healthcare Society Limited, Holgate Park Drive, York, YO26 4GG.
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