Critical Health Insurance
Modern advancements in medical technology has made the access we have to treatment is unprecedented, but that doesn’t mean this makes going through a critical illness any easier – emotionally or financially. If you’ve been diagnosed with an illness like cancer, or need to have a major surgery, the toll it will take on your family will be exhausting. In addition to emotional stress, there may be significant financial costs that can add a lot of strain to a family. Making sure you have the right insurance in place can give your family security in a time of deep uncertainty. Across the GTA, we are here to help you pick the right policy for you and your family, and make sure you have coverage needed for anything that might come your way.
How does Critical Illness Insurance differ from Medical Insurance?
You may have access to extended benefits through your employment, but sometimes those benefits only go so far. Instead of having to submit for reimbursement of costs, a critical illness insurance plan gives you a one-time, lump sum payout. It is up to you, and your family, how you spend this money and it doesn’t just have to be just for medical expenses. This insurance is to help make sure your family can continue to meet financial obligations if one of the sources of income is lost due to a critical illness or surgery. Most policies have a condition in place, known as the minimum survival period, where you must survive for a predetermined number of days after your official diagnosis to receive the benefit payout. After you have reached this number, the policy may be paid out and you can use to explore alternate treatments, pay bills, or even arrange for private medical care if you wish. Not sure if you qualify for this kind of insurance? Some of the conditions covered are heart attack, stroke, paralysis, cancer, kidney failure, coma, loss of limbs or sight or a major organ transplant. We can help with more information about other conditions covered, should you have any questions about your policy.