Group PMI plans 'out of tune with social trends'.
Over half of all UK corporate private medical insurance plans discriminate against unmarried couples...
Over half of all UK corporate private medical insurance plansdiscriminate against unmarried couples, according to research carried out
by benefits consultant William M Mercer.
The survey examined 527 company schemes and found that only 48% of plans
allow membership to include common law spouses and only 44% offer cover
for same sex partners.
Steve Clements, European partner at William M Mercer, said: "Surprisingly,
a significant number of plans appear to be out of tune with current social
trends
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