Understanding Critical Illness Insurance
Protection for Life’s Unexpected Challenges Critical illness insurance is a type of insurance policy that provides financial protection in the event that you are diagnosed with a serious or life-threatening illness. The policy pays out a lump sum if you are diagnosed with one of the covered illnesses, which can be used to cover medical expenses, pay bills, or cover other expenses while you are recovering. Typically, critical illness insurance covers illnesses such as cancer, heart attack, stroke, organ failure, and other serious conditions. The exact list of covered illnesses will depend on the specific policy that you purchase. Critical illness insurance is important to have because it provides a safety net for unexpected health challenges that can be financially devastating. Serious illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, or stroke can require expensive treatments, hospital stays, and long-term care. Even if you have health insurance, the out-of-pocket costs can quickl...