Excellence in cancer care

Both preventative care and early diagnosis are important when it comes to cancer. Cancer screening can identify if you are at risk of certain cancers and also lead to early detection of cancers.

It matters to us that you can monitor your health, so your laya healthcare scheme covers some or all of the following:

• Colon cancer screening
• Cervical cancer screening
• Prostate cancer screening
• Mammograms and breast cancer screening
• Hereditary conditions
• Genetic screening
• Executive Health Check

Check your cancer screening cover in your Member Area.

A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing experience. At laya healthcare, we’ll support you in every way we can through this incredibly challenging time. We not only cover the significant cost of excellent cancer care, but we also ensure you get a fast diagnosis and empower you to take control of your treatment options, including a choice of Consultant where possible.

As a laya healthcare member, you can always access additional medical and mental health support with:

• 24/7 phone access to GPs and nurses
• Our 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support Programme

Depending on your scheme, you may also be entitled to a second opinion through Consultant Connections. This benefit offers a review of your medical case by an international specialist.

Check your cancer care cover in your Member Area.

The aim of treatment is to stop the spread of cancer and, where possible, remove it entirely from the body. The treatment recommended to you will depend on the type of cancer you have and the stage it is at. It can involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or biological therapies or a combination of these.

As a member, you are covered for a range of treatment options including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery in both public and private hospitals throughout the country. Whether this is in a public or private hospital is dependent on your level of cover.

Check your cancer care cover in your Member Area.

 Extensive cancer supports

Aside from ensuring our members get access when needed to surgery, chemotherapy or radiation, laya healthcare also provides additional treatments and benefits that can bring cancer patients huge emotional and physical support.

• Cover for a range of treatment options including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery
• If your scheme covers private or hi-tech hospitals, an excess only applies on the first claim for cancer treatment. No excess applies for public hospitals.
• Cover up to €100 per night for accommodation (hotel, B&B etc.) if you need to travel more than 40 miles to receive outpatient cancer treatment. No limit.
• Full cover for breast prosthesis following treatment
• Full cover for hair prosthesis or wig following treatment
• Full cover for a sleeping cap
• Contribution towards eyebrow tattooing
• Cover up to €500for manual lymph drainage, with no excess
• YourCare@Home service- continue certain types of treatment in the comfort of your own home

As a laya healthcare member, you can also access advice and support at any time with:

• GPline and Nurseline: 24/7 phone access to a doctor or nurse
• Phone access to a qualified Counsellor through your 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support Programme

The road to recovery from cancer can be emotionally draining as well as physically tough. We want to support you, so ensure you have access to support that will help you take stock, process what you have been through and find a new balance in your life.

At laya healthcare, we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way and we make sure you can access expert support to look after your mental wellbeing as well as your physical self.

This includes:

• 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support Programme
• 24/7 Access to GPs and nurses
• A personalised health and wellbeing programme from a Healthcoach (over 18s)

Check your cancer care cover in your Member Area.