It’s good news that survival rates are improving steadily for many cancers^ but cancer doesn’t just affect people physically. Once the initial shock of diagnosis is over, cancer sufferers often find themselves worrying how to pay the bills if they have to take a period off work.
Our Cancer Care Plan will pay out £10,000 upon diagnosis of most cancers, to help ease financial worries in the short term and help you concentrate on getting better. We have also introduced a £1,000 benefit payable on first diagnosis of Carcinoma in situ anywhere in the body (other than the breast) or a non malignant melanoma.
In addition, there is a benefit of £50 for each day you are hospitalised for treatment of the diagnosed cancer.
You will be covered for the full benefit up to the age of 70, when the policy will be cancelled. The policy will not cover you for pre-existing illness and there is a qualifying period at the start of the period when only the hospitalisation cover will be paid.
^http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/news/archive/pressreleases/2008/july/445723
For full details – please see our policy document section or request an application form using the feedback form provided in the pack.
We all do our best to avoid illness or accidents, but did you know that in 2005, there were over 8 million overnight hospital stays*. Until the worst happens, few people consider the financial impact of a stay in hospital.
Going into hospital can be a stressful and worrying experience – it can also lead to unexpected costs. Hospital parking costs, taxis, kennel or cattery fees, someone to do the shopping or cleaning while you are incapacitated – these costs can all add up!
Our Hospital Cash Plans pay benefits for each day spent as an in patient in hospital which can help you in the short term for everyday household costs or even a relaxing break to help you recover. There is a minimum payment, so even if you are only in hospital for 24 hours you will receive a worthwhile payout. The policy also provides increased benefits in certain circumstances, for example as a result of a road traffic accident. Benefits cannot be claimed for long term care in convalescence homes or some specialised rehabilitation units. The policy does not cover any illness you have prior to the original purchase and there is a waiting period for some of the elements of cover.
For full details – please see our policy document section or request an application form using the feedback form provided in the pack.
*United Kingdom Health Statistics 2008 Edition Office for National Statistics