Vikramjit Bhatt

Critical Illness Insurance: Protecting Your Financial Health

Critical illness insurance provides a crucial safety net in the face of unforeseen medical conditions. When diagnosed with a covered condition such as a heart attack, cancer, stroke, paralysis, and more, this insurance offers a tax-free lump sum benefit. To qualify, you need to survive for 30 days following the diagnosis (unless a different survival period is specified) of one of the illnesses covered by the plan.

• Absence from Work: Time away from your job during your illness and recovery can disrupt your income.
• Cost of Home Care: Medical conditions might necessitate home care expenses, which can add up during your recovery.
• Treatment Abroad or Uncovered Costs: Medical procedures or treatments not fully covered under provincial health plans could incur significant expenses.
• Children's Education: A critical illness might impact your ability to contribute to your children's education funds.
• Early Retirement: Suffering a critical illness might force an early retirement, affecting your long-term financial plans.

Facing these challenges without financial support can be overwhelming. Critical illness insurance steps in to provide you and your family with much-needed financial stability during such trying times. Protect your future and that of your loved ones by considering critical illness insurance as an integral part of your financial strategy.