Insurance is a simple answer for a complicated question: How will my loved ones manage in my absence? It is a tough situation that enters into everyone’s life but as per the life cycle it is natural and should go on to balancing the eco system. Although the pain kills for a long time, life has to continue, for which you need to provide the normal financial support that was present beforehand. Here are some tips that support you in checking a few things before you are taking out health insurance:
1) What kind of policy do you need?
This is the first thing you need to know before you secure a health policy, like who should be covered such as: • Single or unmarried with supporting family: This is a case where many adults support their families financially by adding their income in meeting the family expenses and want their family to have the same financial support even after their death. • Married with or without children: In this case your spouse will be getting the economic support even in your absence where there will be no more access for income. The addition of children increases the importance of the policy, as money is really important in their life.
• Retiree: There are some financial institutions that offer insurance policies even for the retiree, however there will be some considerations before approving it.
2) How much coverage will be needed?
This is one of the toughest parts of buying an insurance policy where you need to determine how much coverage you need. Although it is tough to determine, there are many online calculators and worksheets that can support you in identifying the approximate cover needed. The best way to calculate is the amount that you earn between the start of employment and retirement will be estimated that can be needed in future.
3) What kind of insurance suits you best?
There are two primary forms of life insurance, namely: • Term life insurance policy: As the name specifies the coverage of the policy will be to a particular term that may range from 10 to 30 years which means that if your death occurs within that period then your beneficiaries will receive the face value of the coverage.
• Permanent policy: It is the coverage that is valid for your entire life but not for concise period of time.
4) How much does your current policy cover?
If you already have a current policy then check how much coverage it provides and how much more you may need, this helps you in choosing the future policy as per the requirement.
5) Which policy meets your requirement?
There are many kinds of policies available on the market that varies in the coverage plan, premium payment, terms and conditions. You need to research different policies and the different benefits that are offered by them, this makes your choice simple and faster.
6) Do you know the complete details of the policy?
Make sure that you know the complete overview of the policy you are opting for, because unless you know what it is in real life you can’t judge it. You need to know about the coverage, renewal periods, and fee and termination clauses. Update yourself with all changes that take place in the policy.
7) Is the policy worth for what you pay?
There are many people around you like the doctors, friends, hospitals and many more that come into your network; have interaction with them and find out whether the policy and the flexibility it provides is worth or not.
8) Are you providing accurate information?
Always be alert when you are providing information to the insurer, like any health disabilities, income and health history because this will be noticed for the future operations. Never hide any kind of health trouble you have with your insurer that may affect you further.
9) Will the policy cover when you are abroad?
This will come under consideration if you are a traveling person that may be for business or any other purpose. So you need to know whether the insurance covers you even when you are traveling to different places in the world; as some policies remain the same no matter where you are traveling.
10) Will your cover be affected if you are disabled?
There are situations where you may suddenly have accident and become disabled, many situations were noticed where the insurers cancel the policy or modify it. You need to make sure that this won’t be the case with you.
