Trauma Insurance

Trauma Insurance


By Michael Mekhitarian

Trauma Insurance – also sometimes called critical illness insurance. It’s a policy designed for the unexpected: a shocking health diagnosis or a life-changing accident.

When you take out a trauma insurance policy, you set the cover – and if you need to make a claim, the insurer will give you a lump sum. Money to keep the bills paid, and ‘buy you some time’ while you consider what to do next.

Focus off finances

It really just means you can take the focus off finances and worry about your recovery.

Medical costs – particularly those associated with something like cancer, can be in the tens of thousands, and if you can’t work for a period of time, the bills soon stack up. Trauma Insurance can take the pressure off.

Conditions that you can insure yourself for will vary from policy to policy, but will typically include as standard various cancers, heart disease and/or heart attack and stroke.

Beyond these common diseases, there are several dozen other conditions that may also be included. Some examples include major burns, organ transplant and motor neurone disease.

As always, get professional advice to find out what’s right for you.

This article is provided as general information only and does not consider your specific situation, objectives or needs. It does not represent accounting advice upon which any person may act. Implementation and suitability requires a detailed analysis of your specific circumstances.