A lump-sum benefit on diagnosis of specified illnesses
Critical Illness Insurance
Critical illness cover pays a lump sum when the insured is diagnosed with an illness listed in the policy, subject to the policy’s definitions. Because the money is not tied to hospital bills, it can be used for treatment, recovery or replacing lost income.
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How it works
Step by step, without the jargon.
Check the list of illnesses
Every policy names the illnesses it covers. The list and the exact definitions vary significantly between insurers.
Check the survival period
Many policies require the insured to survive a stated number of days after diagnosis before the benefit is paid.
Submit the diagnosis documents
The claim requires medical evidence that meets the definition written in the policy.
Receive the lump sum
Once approved, the benefit is paid as a lump sum and can be used without restriction.
Who might consider it
- People with a family history of serious illness
- Self-employed individuals without employer group cover
- Families that would lose income during a long treatment and recovery period
- Anyone wanting a supplement to their existing health policy
Key benefits to look for
- Lump-sum payment that can be used for treatment, recovery or daily expenses
- Provides additional financial support alongside a health insurance plan
- Simple benefit structure based on a diagnosis rather than bills
- Some plans offer a second-claim or multi-claim benefit for separate illnesses
Important limitations to understand
These points appear in most policies of this type. The exact wording, limits and waiting periods vary by insurer and by plan.
- Only the illnesses named in the policy are covered — others are not
- A survival period may apply before the benefit becomes payable
- Diagnosis must match the policy’s definition exactly, including severity and staging
- Pre-existing conditions and certain lifestyle-related illnesses may be excluded
- Some policies reduce the payout if the diagnosis occurs in the first policy year
Questions
Critical Illness Insurance — frequently asked
Is critical illness cover the same as health insurance?
Why do policy definitions matter so much?
Is the benefit paid immediately after diagnosis?
Should I replace my health policy with this?
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