Axa Global Healthcare has launched the phased rollout of its healthcare payment card.
The card consists of a virtual card which members can add to their Apple or Google Wallet and enables members to pay for eligible outpatient treatments – such as over-the-counter prescriptions – without using their own funds and without having to submit a claim.
The card can be used to pay for treatment at any healthcare provider worldwide that offers a contactless VISA payment method, not just the providers within Axa – Global Healthcare’s international network.
The rollout consists of several chosen corporate groups who have been invited to register and generate their virtual card. Once the card has been added to their digital wallet, it can be used to pay for treatment.
The member does not need to contact Axa – Global Healthcare to pre-authorise their treatment before using their virtual card.
The only thing left to do once they have made their payment is to upload a copy of the provider invoice to their Axa- Global Healthcare Card app.
The rollout will enable Axa – Global Healthcare to monitor the process, measure the success of the service and make any refinements to their offering ahead of a full launch to their wider customer base.
Andy Edwards, managing director at Axa – Global Healthcare, said: “We’re pleased to be launching our new healthcare payment card as the first step to giving our members a wallet of services from which they can access their international private medical insurance policy.
“Building the resilience of our offerings is key to Axa – Global Healthcare’s ability to provide enhanced propositions for customers and is central to our wider strategic growth plans for the business.
“By listening to our customers and innovating to resolve their challenges, our aim as a business is to retain and strengthen our customer relationships and build new ones through our reputation of providing seamless, straightforward insurance products for global markets.”