Critical Illness

Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance

Are you protected if you experience a critical illness? As an eligible employee, you can buy Critical Illness insurance to help pay for expenses related to the diagnosis of a critical illness, such as a heart attack, coma, kidney failure, or cancer. The benefit amount is determined by the type of illness and is paid in a lump sum amount. The lump sum payment Critical Illness insurance provides when a covered illness is diagnosed can be used for:
  • Deductibles and copays
  • Travel to and from treatment centers
  • Groceries
  • Child care
  • Anything you choose
For more information, call 800-367-6401 or visit Service.ancillary.bcbsil.com.