Due to the potential complexity and duration of heart and cancer treatment it's not surprising that these can often be some of the most expensive conditions to treat. For those affected, and for those looking after a loved one, it can also be a very stressful and emotional period. Our Heart & Cancer option gives you peace of mind if you, or an insured dependant, need treatment for an acute heart or cancer condition. The Heart & Cancer option covers the following after a confirmed diagnosis:

• Surgical admission: heart (cardiac) surgery including implanted prothesis, endoscopies and valevs and related hospital charges
• Non-surgical admission: heart (cardiac) medical care including related hospital charges
• Nursing at home or convalescence benefit - up to 14 days each admission
• Heart (cardiac) necessary aftercare; including diagnostics, specialist scans and investigations, physiotherapy/rehabilitation and supportive care including care of registered dietician within 1 year of admission
• Cancer related surgery, including implanted prosthesis, endoscopies and hospital charges
• Cancer treatment amd medical admissions; including radiotherapy and chemotherapy, related treatment, care of secondary (metastatic spread) and palliative care
• Necessary aftercare per cancer condition, including consultations, diagnostics, specialists scans and investigations and physiotherapy for 5 years following diagnosis
• Counselling for cancer, dietary advice and complementary therapy
• NHS cash benefit - £150 each night/day up to 28 days per person per year
• Care co-ordination programme if treatment is taken on the NHS  
• Hospice care donation of up to £400 per person per year 

Click here to view the policy summary for the Heart & Cancer option.

For full details refer to Policy Document, available in the library page of this website.