Critical illness claim

[M4rl3ym00]

Hi, all

Just wanted to say a massive thank you, to all of you that have posted on here regarding claiming on their critical illness insurance. After reading a post on here, I rang my insurance company, legal & general, and after 5 weeks I have just received confirmation that my claim has been successful 😁. I was diagnosed with ET in 2016. My premiums were also back dated from the date I was diagnosed. So thank you 🙏

[Ebot]

Brilliant news. Congratulations.

I do wish it wasn’t such a struggle to claim CI and that insurers weren’t such dinosaurs when it comes to the relevant guidance.

The pay outs can make such a significant difference to MPNers lives and those of their family. Not least in alleviating stresses about finances - on top of all the other stresses that can come with the MPN package!

[Rinty]

Hi there, were there any issues with the timescale in which you made the claim (usually it’s 3-12 months from diagnosis that you must make a claim), did they question why you left it so long after diagnosis? Best wishes x

[M4rl3ym00 in reply to Rinty]

Hi Rinty

No I had no problem at all, I explained to them that I didn’t think I would be eligible to claim when I was first diagnosed, but after reading other people’s success on this forum I realised I might be entitled to claim. The lady that delt with my case was brilliant, she explained everything and was very helpful.

I urge anyone who has critical illness cover to give their insurance company a ring and ask if the policy covers MPN’s. I did and I was successful in my claim. It’s definitely took the pressure off for me.

Good luck !

Best wishes x

[ericalopez80]

Who was your insurance with? I have been diagnosed 1 year ago and I am looking into claiming to my insurance Friends Life. Thank you so much. Erica

[M4rl3ym00 in reply to ericalopez80]

Hi Erica

My insurance company was Legal and General. They were amazing.

Please look into claiming, hopefully your insurance will cover you. Good luck x

[Iregray]

Hello, I’ve just read about your success with legal and general and I’m going through the process with Aviva and I’m anxious. I was diagnosed with ET JAK2 positive in Feb. Did it take long to be contacted when they received your medical report and did they question it as a cancer thanks

[Larry81 in reply to Iregray]

Hi

I’m going through process now with Aviva after being diagnosed with ET after 18 months of investigation

We’re you successful

Stay healthy 👍

[M4rl3ym00]

Hi Iregray

The whole process took about 6 weeks, from when I rang, to getting the money transferred. I was asked a few general questions, but I wasn’t questioned about it being cancer. They were very helpful. I hope you are successful in your claim. Good luck 🤞🏻

Sue x