05/31/2025
🏥 Why Consider Chronic Illness Supplemental Insurance?
1. Health Insurance Doesn’t Cover Everything
Even if you have excellent health insurance or Medicare, many chronic illness-related costs fall outside traditional coverage:
• Long-term home health care
• Non-medical assistance (e.g. bathing, dressing)
• Transportation to specialists
• Certain prescription drugs or experimental treatments
Chronic illness supplemental insurance helps bridge that financial gap.
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2. Chronic Conditions Are Common and Costly
• About 6 in 10 adults in the U.S. have a chronic disease (e.g., diabetes, COPD, heart disease).
• Chronic conditions are the leading drivers of healthcare costs in retirement.
• These conditions can progress gradually, leading to mounting expenses over time.
Supplemental insurance can provide cash benefits to help manage those increasing costs without draining your savings.
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3. It Pays You Directly — You Control the Funds
Unlike traditional insurance that pays hospitals or providers, most chronic illness policies:
• Pay you directly in cash after diagnosis or upon meeting certain health criteria.
• You can use the money any way you choose — medical care, home modifications, caregivers, bills, or even travel.
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4. Protect Your Retirement Savings
If you’re relying on retirement savings or fixed income (like Social Security), a serious illness could:
• Force early withdrawals from retirement accounts
• Reduce your long-term financial security
• Increase the burden on family or loved ones
A supplemental policy can act as a financial cushion.
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5. Often Easier to Qualify For Than Long-Term Care Insurance
• Less restrictive underwriting
• Often no medical exams — just health questionnaires
• Available even if you don’t qualify for long-term care insurance
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6. Peace of Mind
Knowing that you have a plan in place if a chronic illness strikes can:
• Reduce stress for you and your family
• Allow you to focus on quality of life, not just costs
• Help avoid the burden of relying on loved ones for financial or physical care
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🎯 Bottom Line:
Chronic illness supplemental insurance is about control, flexibility, and protection — protecting your health, your lifestyle, and your savings from the long-term impacts of serious health conditions.
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📞 Want Help Finding the Right Plan?
I can help you compare options and find a plan that fits your health, age, and budget.
Nader Mishreky
Licensed Insurance Agent
📱 248-835-6051
📧 1156313@gmail.com
Let me know if you’d like me to put together a personalized recommendation or brochure for chronic illness protection.