Discussing cancer, heart attacks and strokes can make people uncomfortable, so they tend to avoid these topics altogether. While there never seems to be a good time to bring up the subject of critical illness, the reality is that many Canadian households will be affected by a serious diagnosis this year. Take time during April’s Daffodil campaign for cancer awareness to assess your insurance coverage and ensure that you’ll be financially protected in case of the unexpected.
The statistics regarding critical illness are startling. About half of Canadians will be diagnosed with some type of cancer in their lifetime,1 and someone in Canada passes away every seven minutes from heart disease or stroke.2 Ignoring the possibility that a family member could be affected can leave everyone unprepared to deal with the physical, emotional and financial consequences of a serious diagnosis.
Missing work to recover can impact your ability to cover mortgage and vehicle payments, tuition and other everyday expenses. You might also require specialized therapy or medication that’s not covered by your provincial or employer health plan. With Critical Illness Insurance, you have access to a tax-free, lump-sum payment so you can focus on recovery — not finances.
The Canadian Cancer Society has designated April as Daffodil Month to raise awareness and money for research and support programs. It’s also a good time to think about how this and other diseases would affect your family and if you’re financially prepared for the costs associated with a diagnosis and recovery.
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During Daffodil Month this year, take some time to assess your insurance coverage and ensure that you’ll have the funds needed to cover expenses in case of the unexpected.
Affordable insurance is available online at affordable rates.
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1 Canadian Cancer Society. “Cancer statistics at a glance.” Retrieved March 14, 2019, from http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-101/cancer-statistics-at-a-glance/?region=on.
2 Heart Research Institute. “Facts about heart disease.” Retrieved March 14, 2019, from http://www.hricanada.org/about-heart-disease/facts-about-heart-disease.