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?