Critical illness cover

Critical illness cover pays on a qualifying illness under the policy, rather than simply reimbursing a hospital bill. The condition definition, severity and claim requirements matter more than a disease count. Read the applicable wording and version.

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What usually matters

A diagnosis alone may not trigger a critical illness benefit: severity, exclusions, waiting periods and any survival period still apply. IA: critical illness consumer guide

A critical illness rider may reduce the death benefit after a payment; standalone and multiple-claim designs have different termination and later-claim rules. IA: critical illness consumer guide

Questions to take to the broker

Ask for the exact definition, overseas diagnosis requirements and what protection remains after a claim.

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Sources & verification dates

IA: critical illness consumer guide — Checked 2026-10-12

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