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What should I know about when taking out a critical illness policy?

Friday, October 17th, 2008

Firstly it is important to know what you are not covered for in the event of a claim. If the provider claims that they have has misleading information from the member for example by giving any information which is false or by holding information back from the provider when taking out the policy. Also if the provider has put any exclusion’s on the cover then they would not pay out under this heading of which would be detailed in any policy documents you receive from the provider.

If a child were to be added to your policy, and since suffered from a critical illness then the provider would not pay out on a claim for the particular child if the claim is familial or congenital or the symptoms were apparent before the start date of the policy. Also when giving information as to the state of your health you may need to attend a medical examination at the cost of the provider just to ensure they have got the most information possible in order to make an informed decision.

After making sure you have given the provider all information needed then you need to decide on the term of your policy and whether it is a single or a joint policy. Also you will need to decide whether you monthly premium will on a guaranteed or reviewable basis. Once the policy commences if you were to stop paying your premiums at any time throughout the term of the policy it would cease or you do have the chance to change your mind within 30days the policy starting.