Which illnesses are covered with critical illness cover? : London Health

Critical illness cover is specially designed to offer financial support for those that have serious illnesses: the illnesses and treatments often covered by these policies are listed below:

• Alzheimer’s disease
• Severe head injuries
• Cancer (some forms may not be covered by some insurers so it is important to check this out first)
• Parkinson’s disease
• Motor Neurone disease
• Organ transplant surgery
• Paralysis
• Organ failure (commonly liver and kidney failure)
• HIV (in the event that the infection has been contracted from a blood transfusion or as a result of an accident at work (this is only covered in certain occupations)
• Chronic rheumatoid arthritis
• Dementia
• Heart disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Blindness
• Bacterial meningitis
• Loss of limbs
• Paralysis (if this is permanent and cannot be reversed)

Critical Illness

How do I make a claim for critical illness cover?

How much does critical illness cover cost?

Which illnesses are covered with critical illness cover?

Will I need a medical for for critical illness cover?

What is not covered by critical illness cover?

How do I decide which critical illness plan to go for?

Will I have to pay tax on my insurance payout?

Can I apply for critical illness cover if I’m unemployed?

Who can apply for critical illness cover?

Is it worthwhile having critical illness cover?