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Thanks to reductions in smoking, early detection, and improved treatments, more patients are surviving cancer each year.1 However, treatment can be costly. The average cost of medical care and drugs to treat cancer is more than $45,000 for uninsured cancer patients in the first year of treatment after getting a diagnosis.2 Cancer insurance can help alleviate some financial burdens if you receive a cancer diagnosis. Let’s discuss what cancer insurance covers, then review its benefits and drawbacks.
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Cancer insurance is a supplemental insurance policy that helps cover the costs of diagnosing and treating cancer. Supplemental insurance is an extra layer of coverage designed to help with expenses that your primary health insurance may not fully cover. There are several types of cancer insurance policies, such as:3
The first two policy types, like health insurance, can come with deductibles, copays, and other stipulations. Lump-sum cash benefit policies may pay you a benefit directly (unless assigned otherwise). Covering the cost of cancer treatment without insurance can be challenging. A cancer insurance policy from Aflac can help you prepare for these circumstances and manage the cost of treatment much more easily.
Covering the cost of cancer treatment without insurance can be challenging. A cancer insurance policy from Aflac can help you prepare for these circumstances and help manage the cost of treatment more easily.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Help cover yourself and your family with coverage from Aflac.
Get StartedEach cancer insurance policy is unique. However, Aflac offers cancer insurance that can help with expenses, such as:
Having a cancer insurance policy can offer many benefits, such as:
Cancer insurance premiums are generally affordable. Many plans cost $10 to $50 per month, although your premiums can vary based on many factors.3 Regardless, these premiums can be well worth the cost of cancer and other expenses you must cover during treatment.
Many use cancer insurance payouts to help cover treatment and medication costs. For example, your benefit can help pay for travel to cancer facilities or help cover unexpected expenses.
Cancer insurance can help you prepare for the unexpected. Even if you are never diagnosed with cancer, having a cancer insurance policy can help give you added peace of mind throughout your life. It also can ensure your loved ones are not financially strained when helping you pay for treatment if you do get a diagnosis.
Cancer insurance can offer plenty of benefits, but there are a few downsides to consider:
The risk of cancer increases as we age.4 This can cause premiums to be higher for older individuals when applying for a policy. Luckily, having a policy while younger can help you lock in lower premiums. That way, you can keep paying affordable premiums for the rest of your life.
Cancer insurance typically doesn’t cover costs associated with non-melanoma skin cancer.5 As a result, you may pay premiums for a cancer insurance policy that can’t help you cover treatment costs if you get this type of diagnosis.
Consider the following factors when deciding if cancer insurance is worth getting:
Nobody knows what the future holds, but you can take steps to be prepared. Cancer insurance can help provide you and your loved ones with added peace of mind throughout life and offer additional financial help if you receive a diagnosis. If you’d like the added financial safety net that can come with cancer insurance, speak with an Aflac agent about your options today.
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Cancer can be very expensive to treat. That’s where insurance comes in. Here’s everything you need to know about cancer treatments and insurance coverage, including Aflac cancer insurance for individuals.
Supplemental health insurance covers what your normal health insurance plan may not. Learn more about the types of supplemental health insurance plans available to you.
Cancer can be very expensive to treat. That’s where insurance comes in. Here’s everything you need to know about cancer treatments and insurance coverage, including Aflac cancer insurance for individuals.
Supplemental health insurance covers what your normal health insurance plan may not. Learn more about the types of supplemental health insurance plans available to you.
1 American Cancer Society Journals – Cancer statistics, 2024. Published January 17, 2024. https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.3322/caac.21820. Accessed October 23, 2025.
2 SmartFinancial – How Much Does Cancer Treatment Cost With or Without Insurance? Published October 31, 2024. https://smartfinancial.com/chemotherapy-cost. Accessed October 22, 2025.
3 USAA – Cancer insurance: Worth the cost? Updated December 2, 2024. https://www.usaa.com/advice/is-cancer-insurance-worth-it/. Accessed October 22, 2025.
4 National Cancer Institute – Age and Cancer Risk. Updated: May 2, 2025. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/age. Accessed October 22, 2025.
5 Enhance Health – Your Guide To Cancer Insurance. Updated January 25, 2024. https://enhancehealth.com/blog/your-guide-to-cancer-insurance/. Accessed October 22, 2025.
Content within this article is provided for general informational purposes and is not provided as tax, legal, health, or financial advice for any person or for any specific situation. Employers, employees, and other individuals should contact their own advisers about their situations. For complete details, including availability and costs of Aflac insurance, please contact your local Aflac agent.
Aflac coverage is underwritten by American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus. In New York, Aflac coverage is underwritten by American Family Life Assurance Company of New York.
Cancer/Specified-Disease, B70000 series: In Delaware, Policies B70100DE, B70200DE & B70300DE. In Idaho, Policies B70100ID, B70200ID, B70300ID, B7010EPID, B7020EPID. In Oklahoma, Policies B70100OK, B70200OK, B70300OK, B7010EPOK, B7020EPOK. A75000 series: In Virginia, policies A75100VA–A75300VA.
Other coverage is underwritten by Tier One Insurance Company. Tier One Insurance Company is part of the Aflac family of insurers. In California, Tier One Insurance Company does business as Tier One Life Insurance Company (NAIC 92908).
Cancer/Specified Disease plans, T70000 series: In Delaware, Policy T70000. In Idaho, Policy T70000ID. In Oklahoma, In Virginia, policies T70000VA & T70000GVA.
Coverage may not be available in all states, including but not limited to DE, ID, NJ, NM, NY, VA or VT. Benefits/premium rates may vary based on state and plan levels. Optional riders may be available at an additional cost. Policies and riders may also contain a waiting period. Refer to the exact policy and rider forms for benefit details, definitions, limitations, and exclusions.
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