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We’re on a mission to improve the nation’s health by making quality private healthcare affordable and accessible. That's why you can request access to a select range of Surgical Treatments when there’s a wait on the NHS.
Like all the services included in our healthcare, the treatments we cover are paid by our membership fees and we make sure the ones we choose are the best possible value. We can’t cover everything, but with 200 procedures included, we’ll help you get back to feeling your best where we can. The treatments we cover are:
Dependent on authorisation, we can support the full cost of any treatment on our approved procedures in our treatment network. This includes:
Please note we won't provide funding if you proceed with any appointments without our authorisation.
CCSD stands for Clinical Coding and Schedule Development Group. It’s a standard coding system for all private medical procedures and is commonly used in the UK private medical sector. This is your treatment procedure code and your consultant should be able to provide this code as standard.
Benenden Health was founded in 1905 to provide care for postal workers suffering from tuberculosis (TB). We continue to provide this care today. If you’re diagnosed with tuberculosis, we’ll cover the cost of approved treatment. This service is provided on an insured basis and is available to all members after six months of membership.
We have a network of facilities providing members with access to surgical treatment. This network includes our own Benenden Hospital located in Kent.
We’re not a health insurance provider. We’re a not-for-profit who complement the NHS, and we're on a mission to make private healthcare accessible to all.
Only £15.50* per person, per month.
You must have a CCSD code for the procedure required (Clinical Coding and Schedule Development Group).
You must also have details of the NHS wait time for your appointment and a report from your consultant.
Please check when you're eligible to request Surgical Treatment in the Benenden Health App or in MyBenenden.
If your NHS wait time is longer than our current threshold you can call us on 0300 304 5700 between 8am and 5pm (Monday-Friday), for authorisation. Our advisers will be able to let you know what services may be agreed.
Please view our current NHS wait time threshold.
If we can help with treatment you'll need to provide a copy of the consultant report confirming the CCSD code for the procedure required and details of the NHS wait time for your appointment.
Once we’ve received a copy of your consultant's report and we have authorised the services, we’ll provide you with authorisation to make your appointments at one of our approved treatment hospitals.
Please ensure you've read and understood what is and isn't included.
Services continue to be available across the UK but there may be localised restrictions in place. Your healthcare provider will keep you informed. This may result in delays when accessing appointments.
Simply choose ‘Medical Diagnostics and Treatment’ and follow the instructions.
Enjoy all your membership benefits on the go:
^ If you're a resident in England, Wales or Scotland when joining you can request Surgical Treatment after six months of membership. If you're a resident in Northern Ireland and joined us before 19 February 2024, you can request Surgical Treatment after six months of membership. If you joined us on or after then you can request Surgical Treatment after 24 months of membership.
* From 1 April 2025, the cost of membership will increase from £15.50 to £15.85 per person, per month or £190.20 if paying annually. The cost and benefits of membership are reviewed on a regular basis, and you'll be notified of any change in advance.
Medically reviewed in May 2024. Next review date: May 2025.