CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE IN ONTARIO

What is Critical Illness Insurance?

Critical illness insurance in Canada is a vital financial safeguard that offers a lump-sum payment upon the diagnosis of severe medical conditions, including but not limited to cancer, heart attacks, and strokes. This insurance plays a crucial role in protecting your family’s financial stability and maintaining your standard of living during the recovery process.

 

When diagnosed with a critical illness, the financial impact can extend beyond the medical bills and the threat to your life. It can also lead to increased childcare expenses, out-of-pocket travel costs for specialized treatments, and the necessity of home modifications or in-home care. Moreover, some essential medical expenses may not be covered by either government or private healthcare plans.

Critical Illness Insurance Can Help You

With critical illness insurance from DFSIN Toronto West Financial Centre, you gain the peace of mind of being covered for up to 26 specific illnesses and medical procedures. What makes this even more appealing is that the benefit you receive is in the form of a tax-free lump-sum payment. Here’s how it can assist you:

Focus on Recovery:

With the financial protection offered by this insurance, you can focus entirely on your health and well-being while meeting your financial obligations without stress.

Cover Uninsured Treatment:

It is common for provincial healthcare plans to cover only some necessary treatments. Critical illness insurance helps you bridge the gap by providing the funds needed for these uncovered medical expenses.

Care for Loved Ones:

If you need to provide care for a critically ill family member, this insurance can be a financial lifeline, ensuring you can provide the support they need without worrying about the financial burden.

Business Continuity:

For business owners, critical illness insurance ensures that your business keeps running smoothly even when you can’t work. Your business can continue to meet its commitments, and you can return to a thriving business once you’ve recovered.

Advantages and Options for Critical Illness Insurance

At DFSIN Toronto West (Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network), our experienced advisors go above and beyond to tailor insurance solutions that fit your unique needs. Here are some additional advantages and options you can explore:

  • Return of Premium: You have the choice to select options that provide a 100% return of premiums in the event of premature death, giving you added peace of mind.
  • Coverage for Children: Protect your children’s insurability with specialized coverage options designed to secure their financial future.
  • Business Owners: If you are a business owner, we specialize in providing tailored critical illness insurance solutions for self-employed individuals, freelancers, and business owners in Ontario. We understand the unique challenges you face, and we are here to help you mitigate those risks.

Critical Illness Insurance for Self-Employed, Freelancers and Business Owners

At DFSIN Toronto West (Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network), We specialize in delivering the best critical illness insurance solutions for individuals, self-employed workers, and business owners in Ontario, and we have many options to work with.

Questions all Business Owners Should Ask

If you’d like help with any of these questions, our advisors will help design a plan that allows business owners like you to take out critical illness insurance within your company.

 

  • Would your company survive if you were unable to work for a long period of time due to cancer, a stroke or a heart attack?
  • Who would be in a position to reassure your creditors, suppliers, and clients?
  • Who would be able to take your place?
  • If you are not the only shareholder in your company, how would the others react? Would they want to buy you out?
  • Would you be able to recover worry-free and resume your business life where you left off?
  • Would employee productivity and the company’s profitability be affected?

Did you know you and your business can share the insurance costs, and share in tax advantages?

At DFSIN Toronto West, we specialize in efficient financial strategies for businesses. Partner with us to explore insurance solutions that not only safeguard your enterprise but also offer significant financial benefits.

Tailored Insurance for Business Partnerships

In business partnerships, our experienced advisors create custom critical illness insurance plans to protect your collective interests. These policies provide financial support in the event of a critical illness or premature loss of one of the partners. Moreover, some policy options may even return all premiums paid in the absence of claims, ensuring your financial security. Contact us today to discuss how we can enhance your financial resilience and optimize costs while leveraging tax advantages.