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Critical illness insurance

A tax-free lump sum when you’re diagnosed.

Published September 2026 · Last reviewed: October 2026

The short answer: Critical illness insurance pays a one-time, tax-free lump sum if you are diagnosed with a covered serious illness — such as cancer, a heart attack, or a stroke — and meet the policy conditions. You can spend the money on anything: treatment, time off work, mortgage payments, or help at home while you recover.

Focus on recovery — not bills. Receive a one-time, tax-free payment on diagnosis of a covered serious illness.

How it works

Simple when life gets complicated.

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Get covered

Choose a benefit amount that fits your budget. Underwriting is straightforward — usually just health questions.

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Diagnosis

If you’re diagnosed with a covered condition — like cancer, heart attack, or stroke — and meet the survival period (typically 30 days after diagnosis), you qualify.

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Lump-sum payout

You receive a single tax-free payment. Spend it however you need: treatment, mortgage, time off work.

Key features

Why families add it.

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One-time payout

A single lump sum on diagnosis — not ongoing income, not tied to receipts.

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Tax-free benefit

The benefit is generally received tax-free, so the full amount works for you.

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Your choice

Use it for private treatment, home modifications, debt, or replacing income while you recover.

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