While much of the discussion about the impact of cancer centers on the physical repercussions of the disease, there are many other areas of a person’s life that are affected. Finances, for instance, often take a very serious hit when a person is battling cancer.
What causes these hardships? The cost of treatment is perhaps the most significant roadblock for many patients. The price tag associated with chemotherapy, pill regimens or surgery can seem prohibitive to many; even with insurance, medical bills can pile up into the tens of thousands. That doesn’t include other costs, such as co-pays, transportation, equipment, and more. There are also a number of lifestyle changes that can impact finances. For instance, patients may have to reduce their working hours or stop working altogether, which can cripple the incoming cash flow. Factor into that added childcare costs while the person is in treatment or recovering and the challenging financial landscape comes more into focus.
What are some ways to cope with these hardships? Patients may tap into their savings to meet these added costs, and can even borrow against life insurance. This is a more strategic approach, as it allows the person to meet immediate needs while still thinking about the future. Some insurance policies, particularly those that are whole or life, may allow holders to borrow against life insurance, though they will have that provision written into their policy and have to meet a range of criteria. Another option is a program like Life Credit’s Living Benefits Loan initiative, which has more flexibility eligibility requirements and is open to both whole- and term-life policyholders. This method allows clients to borrow up to half of their policy’s death benefit to deal with immediate financial needs and, once the loan is repaid, they again regain full control of their policy.
The option to borrow against your life insurance in this manner gives patents the freedom and flexibility to confront their financial hardships while still safeguarding the future of their finances.
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