What is lump sum cancer insurance?

A lump sum cancer insurance policy provides you with a pre-established amount if you or another covered person is diagnosed with cancer. You can use the money to pay the expenses that you'll have at the time, from medical costs to everyday bills. 

Aflac's cash benefits can be used to help pay for the expenses associated with cancer that may not be fully covered by your major medical insurance, including:

Transportation to and from medical facilities, including parking Out-of-network specialists Experimental treatments

Daily living expenses Rehabilitation Extended hospital stays

Why do I need lump sum cancer insurance?

The American Cancer Society estimates that one in five people who are diagnosed with cancer use all or most of their savings during their fight against the disease (American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts and Figures 2008). By complementing your major medical insurance policy with a lump-sum cancer insurance policy, you'll have cash-in-hand to help pay for treatment expenses, as well as the cost of daily living.