Health cash plan provider Health Shield had 147 new company paid schemes in 2009, the first year of its ambitious five-year growth plan.
In 2009, the number of claims paid increased to 322,571 in line with membership increase. Of those claims, 89.6% were processed within two working days, and the organisation has continued to pay out nearly 80% of its contributions back to members in the form of benefits.
Health cash plans: News update: 19 March 2010
