Critical Illness Insurance, CII for short, can protect the insured from a myriad of conditions that Canadians get diagnosed with every day. Here are three reasons why you should consider critical illness as a part of your financial plan:
1 – Unlike life insurance, which pays out to beneficiaries or your estate, critical illness insurance provides the benefit to the insured – you. Life insurance is great in helping look after your spouse or children if you were to pass away prematurely. However, have you considered what would happen to loved ones if you were to survive a stroke? Critical illness coverage can protect your ability to continue to take care of others.
2 – “I’m healthy” is a common objection to CII. However, statistics show that more than 1 in 3 Canadians will suffer from a critical illness in their lifetime. Furthermore, the probability of surviving a critical illness before age 65 is two times greater than dying from it. Imagine you were diagnosed with cancer tomorrow. Where will you get the funds to pay for regular expenses and medical bills not covered by healthcare? Hint – dipping into your retirement savings is not the solution.
3 – What happens to the money you pay in premiums if you don’t collect on the policy? Many insurers offer return of premium riders to address this concern. These riders can return ALL your premiums back to you in the event you pass away or reach a predetermined date without suffering from a critical illness.
Jeremy Ruban and Trevor Stark, in partnership with the Bradet-Simpson Investment Group at Richardson GMP, work hard to develop focused strategies to meet the unique needs of today’s investor. Richardson GMP is Canada’s leading independent wealth management firm, supported by expert tax and estate planning professionals.
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