Cancer can affect anyone. Statistics Predict: Cancer will strike one in every two men and one in every three women in the U.S.* One out of eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime*. One out of every six men will develop prostate cancer*. The number of people with cancer will double in this decade**. Are you prepared for the cost of cancer? Your medical insurance covers most of the direct charges such as hospital and physicians bills, but may not cover these indirect costs: Loss of wages while caring for a family member Loss of wages while you receive treatment Everyday living expenses and bills Childcare Home health care expenses Transportation for non-local or specialized treatment centers Experimental treatment Meals eaten out, fast food for family at home Lodging during non-local treatment In fact, non-medical costs account for 67 percent of all costs associated with cancer*. Many Americans find themselves financially strapped as the result of the battle against cancer or a specified disease, even with medical insurance. This Cancer Plan is designed to create a source of extra cash that will help you and your family cope during the battle against cancer or a specified disease. Extra cash when you need it. Heres how it works: We provide cash benefits to you. You use the money to meet your needs - loss of income, house and car payments, transportation for treatment, other bills, etc. These non-medical expenses of cancer may not be covered by your major medical insurance. Plus, you get these unique features: Guaranteed renewable for life. You cant lose your coverage, as long as you continue to pay your premiums. Cash benefits paid to you regardless of any other medical insurance plan you may have. No lifetime maximum limits for most cash benefits. Provides cash to offset the costs of 30 other diseases, at no extra premium cost. Coverage is portable. Employees can keep the coverage if they change jobs. Selected benefits paying cash to you: Cancer Screening Tests Chemotherapy, Radiation, Immunotherapy, or Radioactive Isotopes Therapy Experimental Treatment Individual/Family Transportation and Lodging *Cancer Facts & Figures, American Cancer Society, 2001. **Report from the American Hospital Administration.
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