Cancer InsuranceWhat is Cancer Insurance? Cancer Insurance is a supplemental insurance policy that pays money to the policyholder to help cover expenses associated with fighting the disease. These types of policies are not meant to cover the whole cost of fighting cancer. They are designed to help give you the extra money needed to help make up for lost income or the high cost of fighting the disease. I already have a Full Coverage Major Medical plan. Why do I need more insurance? If you all ready have a major medical plan you still have a lot of out of pocket expenses that we don’t tend to think about until these cost accrue. Some cost include the high price of drugs, gas, lodging, meals, parking, and long distance phone calls to doctors, family and friends. Not to mention any loss of income due to taking a time off to help a loved one fight the disease. Is Cancer insurance right for
me? Not all people are at risk. According to the American
Cancer Society, Men have a 1 in 2 chance and women have a 1 in 3 chance of
developing cancer. Your Chance of getting cancer increases with age. 77% of
all cancers occur in individuals’ age 55 and older. For the NAIC Shoppers guide cancer insurance Click Here PublicationsAssociated Press - http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23783216 Organizations Aflac Cancer Center – www.choa.org American Cancer Society - www.cancer.org Mayo Clinic - www.mayoclinic.com National Cancer Institute - www.cancer.gov
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