Critical Illness Cover: A Safety Net for Life-Changing Diagnoses
Critical illness cover provides a financial cushion if you’re diagnosed with a critical illness, such as cancer, heart attack, or stroke.
Here at GoddardFry, our independent financial advisors can help you understand critical illness cover and determine if adding it to your life insurance policy is the right decision for you.
What is Critical Illness Cover?
Critical illness cover is a standalone policy or an optional add-on to life insurance. It pays a lump sum if you’re diagnosed with a covered critical illness, even if you don’t pass away. This financial boost can help you manage the following:
Medical Bills: The NHS is generally well regarded for critical illnesses, however, times scales are not currently good and you may want to pay for private treatment or even travel abroad for experimental options.
Loss of Income: If your illness prevents you from working, the payout can replace a portion of your income, allowing you to focus on recovery without financial pressure.
Lifestyle Adjustments: Adapting your home or vehicle to accommodate your needs after a critical illness can be costly. The payout can help cover these modifications.
Supporting Your Family: The financial burden of caring for a loved one with a critical illness can be significant. Critical illness cover can ease this burden and help your family maintain stability.
Critical Illness Cover as an Add-on to Life Insurance
Many life insurance policies offer critical illness cover as an optional add-on. This can be a cost-effective way to obtain both protections in a single plan. Here’s what to consider:
Convenience:
- Having both coverages under one policy simplifies administration and ensures your beneficiaries receive payouts seamlessly.
Cost:
- Adding critical illness cover typically increases your life insurance premium, but it may be more affordable than purchasing separate policies.
Independent Financial Advice is Crucial
Choosing critical illness cover depends on your health, family situation, and financial goals. Our independent team can assist you by:
- Explaining the different critical illnesses covered by various policies.
- Comparing quotes with and without critical illness add-ons.
- Assessing your risk of critical illness and tailoring the coverage accordingly.
- Integrating critical illness cover into your overall life insurance plan.
Contact us today for a free consultation and let our experienced advisors guide you towards a comprehensive protection plan that provides peace of mind in the face of a critical illness.
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Alex Fry
Having a wealth of experience designing and managing investment portfolios, Alex has the tools and experience to analyse existing investments and look for alternatives that balance risk and return to deliver the investment journey you require.