[4] The Hospital Saving Association (HSA) was founded in London on 11 July 1922,[5] focused on providing cover for working people, with both member and their employer contributing.

[11] Following the launch of the National Health Service (NHS) in England in 1948, the schemes evolved, but continued their system of membership and payments.

[12] The Health Saving Association was one of only 30, out of more than 250, contributory schemes which continued following the founding of the NHS,[13] albeit with a 30% drop in membership in the following year, down to £1 million.

[16] In 1999, the Manchester & Salford Hospital Saturday Fund merged with the Healthcare Insurance Alliance, and began to trade as HealthSure.

Members also have access to remote telehealth GP consultations through a smartphone app as part of their membership.

[40][41][42][43] Also in 2017, the Simplyhealth Professionals business launched sponsorship of the 'Boundaries for life' programme, providing health screening at cricket matches.