Critical Illness Cover
Critical Illness
Critical Illness Cover (sometimes known as Critical Illness Insurance) can help you take care of your financial commitments should the worst happen.
Critical illness Cover is a long-term insurance policy which covers critical illnesses listed within the policy terms & conditions. If you get one of these illnesses, a critical illness policy will pay out a one-off payment or regular income which can help pay for your mortgage or any other additional outgoings should you need it.
Examples of critical illnesses that might be covered include:
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- Certain types and stages of cancer
- Conditions such as multiple sclerosis
Most policies will also consider permanent disabilities as a result of injury or illness. But it only pays out once and then the policy ends.
Some policies will make a smaller payment for less severe conditions, or if one of your children has one of the specified conditions.