What is Cancer?
A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.
Average Cost Of Cancer Treatment In South Africa
The Independent Clinical Oncology Network3 in South Africa estimates that, depending on the type of cancer, treatment locally can cost anything between R10 000 and R1 million per patient, per year.
How much does a typical cancer treatment cost?
According to AARP The Magazine, the total cost of cancer treatment on average is R2466670.50. However, this number may be much greater or smaller depending on the patient’s cancer, treatments, insurance, and resources. Navigating the costs of cancer on top of the disease itself may seem overwhelming.
Is cancer treatment covered by insurance?
Although most health insurance policies available in the market today cover almost all major critical illnesses, including cancer, these policies generally pay only for inpatient hospitalization and treatment at hospitals in India. They do not cover the entire cost of treatment.
Can you get a cancer policy if you have cancer?
If you have a pre-existing condition (a health problem you had before a new health care plan coverage starts), such as cancer or other chronic illness, health insurance companies can’t refuse to cover you. They also cannot charge you more just because you have a pre-existing condition.
What is a cancer rider?
This rider pays a lump sum benefit for the first diagnosis of internal (not skin) cancer. Use the benefit any way you choose, such as to help pay for deductibles and coinsurance on your major medical insurance or settle any outstanding debts.