Severe Illness

Financial Backing When Battling Critical Illness

Receive a tax-free lump sum upon diagnosis of a major illness to focus entirely on your recovery.

Introduction

What it is & Why it matters

Severe illness cover pays out a lump sum if you are diagnosed with conditions like cancer, heart attacks, or strokes. Medical aids often have limits or shortfalls, making this cash crucial for cutting-edge treatments, specialized medicine, or time off work.

What it is & Why it matters

Whole of life benefit

Clients are 4x more likely to experience a Severe Illness Benefit claim after age 65. Our benefit (depending on plan) covers the entire body system and covers you for multiple claims.

Whole of life benefit

Intensive care benefit

Cover for Intensive Care Unit (Icu) admissions for diseases and trauma events is provided through the Intensive Care Benefit at no additional premium.

Intensive care benefit

Global treatment benefit

The Global Treatment Benefit provides up to 180% of your benefit amount if treatment is required at top overseas facilities (plan dependant).

Global treatment benefit

Early cancer benefit

The Early Cancer Benefit automatically forms part of the Severe Illness Benefits at no additional premium (plan dependant). The benefit provides cover for qualifying in situ cancers and pre-cancerous prostatic lesions.

Early cancer benefit
Benefits

Key benefits

Access to private medical treatments not covered by medical aid.

Freedom to take extended time off to recover without financial stress.

Freedom to use the funds however you choose.

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The information provided on this platform is for foundational educational purposes only and does not constitute formal financial advice. SA Global Wealth Management (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider (FSP: 48445) regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority.