Critical illness insurance covers what the name says – critical illnesses. Typical illnesses this type of insurance covers include cancer, heart attack, stroke, and certain other illnesses that may vary based on the policy.
Because of the nature of this type of policy, which is designed to only cover serious illnesses, you will still have to pay out of pocket for treatment of any condition that is not described as a covered condition in the insurance policy. This means that any preventative care – such as regular doctor check-ups – or even urgent care treatment is not covered, and you will be responsible for paying out of pocket for the entirety of the cost.