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Coverage of 149 Critical Illnesses
Coverage of 149 Critical Illnesses
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  • The Plan provides protection for 68 Major Critical Illnesses1, 50 Early Stage Diseases1 and 31 Carcinoma-in-situ / Early Stage Cancers2
  • Even if the Insured makes a claim for Early Stage Diseases1 or Carcinoma-in-situ / Early Stage Cancers2, the premiums to be paid will remain unchanged3
Notes:

1. The Insured may file a claim for any Major Critical Illness (other than Cancer) or Early Stage Disease that occurs after 60 days from the Effective Date of Coverage or the approval date of reinstatement, whichever is later; while for the coverage of Cancer, a 1-year waiting period is applied. Please refer to the product brochure for Critical Illness Benefit payable on Cancer.
2. For the coverage on Carcinoma-in-situ / Early Stage Cancers, there is a 1-year waiting period (from the Effective Date of Coverage or the approval date of reinstatement, whichever is later). Please refer to the product brochure for Critical Illness Benefit payable.
3. Once insured, the premiums will not increase as the age of the Insured increases or the Insured has filed a claim. However, the Company reserves the right to change the renewal premium on each renewal for all Insureds of the same risk class by giving 30 days’ notice in writing prior to the policy anniversary.

Peace of Mind Protection
Peace of Mind Protection
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  • Cancer Income Benefit4:If the Insured is unfortunately diagnosed with Cancer and Critical Illness Benefit has been paid or is payable for such Cancer, a Cancer Income Benefit of up to 5% of Basic Sum Insured will become payable on annual basis for up to 10 years upon 1 year after the diagnosis date of such Cancer
  • Experimental Drugs Benefit5:If the Critical Illness Benefit is paid or becomes payable for Cancer, and the prescribed Experimental Drug is deemed Medically Necessary for the treatment of such Cancer for the Insured, the Reasonable and Customary charges of the prescribed Experimental Drug within 3 years after the diagnosis date of such Cancer can be reimbursed
  • Mental Incapacity Advance Instruction Option6:The Policy Owner can make an advance instruction to nominate their loved ones to own the policy in the unfortunate event of mental incapacitation due to Designated Illnesses. Meanwhile, the Insured and the Policy Owner can also make advance instruction together so that a designated person will receive the benefit payout after the Insured is mentally incapacitated
Notes:
4. Our office issuing the Policy must receive reasonable and necessary proof that the Insured survives in a written form satisfactory to us before the relevant Cancer Income Benefit becomes payable every year. We reserve the right to require you to provide any additional proof and documents in support of the claim. The Cancer Income Benefit will automatically cease on the earlier of (i) the death of the Insured, and (ii) total number of annual payments under Cancer Income Benefit paid or payable has reached 10 years of payments. If the Insured is diagnosed with a Cancer within 1 year following the Effective Date of Coverage or the approval date of reinstatement, whichever is later, no Cancer Income Benefit shall be payable. If the Insured is diagnosed with a Cancer during the 2nd or 3rd policy year, any Cancer Income Benefit shall be reduced to 2.5% of the Basic Sum Insured every year, which shall satisfy the Company’s liability for the payment of the Cancer Income Benefit. Please refer to the product brochure for Cancer Income Benefit payable.
5.The consultation fee including any diagnostic tests and treatments are not covered under Experimental Drugs Benefit. This benefit will only reimburse the actual expenses to the extent such expenses are not paid or payable under any government law or any other insurance policies or by any other institutions. If the Insured is diagnosed with a Cancer within 1 year following the Effective Date of Coverage or the approval date of reinstatement, whichever is later, no Experimental Drugs Benefit shall be payable. Please refer to the product brochure for Experimental Drugs Benefit payable.
6. Mentally incapacitated person means a person who is incapable, by reason of mental incapacity, of managing and administering his/her property and affairs. The diagnosis of mental incapacity must be given by 2 registered medical practitioners who are psychiatrists or neurologists. The Company will process the instruction when the proof of diagnosis as a permanently mentally incapacitated person, Apallic Syndrome, Brain Damage / Loss of Independent Existence, Coma or Severe Dementia of the Policy Owner is received. The designated person will receive any payment of Critical Illness Benefit and / or Cancer Income Benefit and / or Experimental Drugs Benefit under the Policy.
Financial Support Coverage
Financial Support Coverage
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  • Cash Value: Effective from the 3rd policy anniversary onwards and while the Policy is in force, you will be offered the Guaranteed Cash Value and a non-guaranteed Terminal Bonus upon policy surrender, without deduction of any claims paid7
  • Death Benefit: In the unfortunate event of the death of the Insured, the Death Benefit will be paid to the Beneficiary
Notes:
7. Net of Policy Debt (if any).
Simplified Underwriting Procedure
Simplified Underwriting Procedure
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  • The Plan adopts a simplified underwriting procedure and is suitable for non-smokers or individuals who have not smoked over the past 12 months
  • You are only asked to answer a few health underwriting questions to complete the application without medical examination required

Safeguarding You with Continuous Care

CritiCare Continuation Cancer Insurance Plan breaks traditional barriers by providing continued critical illness coverage specifically for cancer recoverers. With a simplified underwriting process, the Plan covers Major Critical Illnesses, Early Stage Diseases, as well as Carcinoma-in-situ / Early Stage Cancers. Additionally, it offers financial support coverage and peace-of-mind protection to safeguard your health every step of the way.

Awards

Bloomberg Businessweek
Bloomberg Businessweek

Critical Illness Protection - Outstanding Performance

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Most Popular Critical Illness Insurance Product

Issue Age (At Last Birthday)
Issue Age (At Last Birthday)
  • 10 years Premium Payment Term:
    Age 18-65
  • 15 years Premium Payment Term:
    Age 18-60
  • 20 years Premium Payment Term:
    Age 18-55
  • 25 years Premium Payment Term:
    Age 18-50
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Benefit Term
Benefit Term
  • To Age 100*
  • *  for specified critical illnesses
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Premium Payment Term
Premium Payment Term
  • 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 years

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Frequently Asked Questions
Why might cancer recoverers consider the "CritiCare Continuation Cancer Insurance Plan"?

Many cancer recoverers, when seeking critical illness coverage, often face difficulties such as being declined coverage or having to pay high premium loadings due to their past medical history. Traditional insurance plans finds it difficult to offer comprehensive protection to those who have previously been diagnosed with cancer.

The "CritiCare Continuation Cancer Insurance Plan" breaks through these traditional barriers. Specifically designed for cancer recoverers, it provides continued critical illness coverage to help the Insured rebuild their critical illnesses safety net and extend their health protection.

Is a medical examination required to apply for this plan? Is the underwriting procedure complicated?

No, it is not. This plan adopts a simplified underwriting procedure. As long as the Insured is a cancer recoverer and is either a non-smoker or has not smoked within the past 12 months, you are only required to answer a few simple health underwriting questions. No medical examination is required to complete the application, which significantly lowers the entry threshold for cancer recoverers.

Does the plan only cover cancer recurrences?

No, this is a comprehensive participating critical illness insurance plan, rather than a standalone cancer insurance plan. Recognizing that cancer recoverers are deeply concerned about their long-term health and financial stability, this plan provides extensive coverage for up to 149 critical illnesses. This includes 68 Major Critical Illnesses, 50 Early Stage Diseases, and 31 Carcinoma-in-situ/ Early Stage Cancers. This plan also features Cancer Income Benefit, Experimental Drugs Benefit, and Mental Incapacity Advance Instruction Option. Please refer to the product brochure for details.

Is there a waiting period for this plan?

Yes, the CritiCare Continuation Cancer Insurance Plan includes waiting periods, which vary depending on the type of benefit:

  • Major Critical Illness and Early Stage Diseases (other than Cancer, Carcinoma-in-situ, and Early-stage Cancer): The Insured may file a claim for any Major Critical Illness and Early Stage Diseases (other than cancer) that presents signs and symptoms after 60 days from the Effective Date of Coverage or the approval date of reinstatement, whichever is later.
  • Cancer, Carcinoma-in-situ, and Early Stage Cancer: A 1-year waiting period applies. No benefits will be paid under the following situations:
    • It is a recurrence of any Cancer, Carcinoma-in-situ, and Early Stage Cancer that existed before the Policy Date, and is diagnosed within 1 year after the Effective Date of Coverage or the approval date of reinstatement, whichever is later.
    • It is not a recurrence, but present signs or symptoms within 1 year after the Effective Date of Coverage or the approval date of reinstatement.

The benefit payout ratio for Cancer, Carcinoma-in-situ, or Early Stage Cancer varies depending on the policy year. Please refer to the policy provisions [BW7.1][C(7.2]and product brochure for details

Does this plan have a savings element? Can I get my premiums back upon surrender?

Yes. This plan is a participating critical illness plan that offers cash value. While the policy is in force and from the 3rd policy anniversary onwards, you will be offered the Guaranteed Cash Value and a non-guaranteed Terminal Bonus upon policy surrender, without the deduction of any claim paid¹. Furthermore, available from the 5th policy anniversary onwards, the non-guaranteed Terminal Bonus will be payable upon the maturity or surrender of the policy, or upon the death or the Insured, or when the sum of the total benefit payments payable and the corresponding Critical Illness Benefit Adjustment Amount (if any)² reaches 100% of the Basic Sum Insured. It is designed to combine health protection with the advantage of wealth accumulation.

¹ Net of Policy Debt (if any).

² If the Insured is diagnosed with a Cancer or Carcinoma-in-situ / Early Stage Cancer during the 2nd or 3rd policy year, any Critical Illness Benefit shall be reduced to 50% of the sum otherwise payable, which shall satisfy the Company's liability for the payment of the Critical Illness Benefit. The reduced Critical Illness Benefit amounts of 50% of the sum otherwise payable is the Critical Illness Benefit Adjustment Amount.

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The above information contains general information of the Plan and is for reference only. It does not form part of the policy and does not contain the full terms of the policy. You should not purchase any insurance product based solely on the above information. To understand the details, full terms and conditions of this Plan, please refer to the product brochure and terms and benefits of the policy / policy documents for exact benefit coverage, terms and conditions, risk disclosures, product risks and exclusions. The above information does not represent a contract between YF Life and anyone else.


The above information is intended to be distributed in Hong Kong / Macau only. It shall not be construed as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer or recommendation to purchase or sale or provision of any insurance product of YF Life outside Hong Kong / Macau. If you are not currently in Hong Kong / Macau, YF Life will not be able to provide you with related products and offers.


You and other interested parties should seek independent financial, tax and legal advice. Although care is taken in preparing the above information, YF Life disclaims any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of the content and any liability with respect to it. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the contents of the above information and the relevant policy contracts, the relevant policy contract shall prevail.

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