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Critical illness cover - does it exist for Type 1?

Discussion in 'Ask A Question' started by Bewildered, Apr 26, 2020.

  1. Bewildered

    Bewildered Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    Hi, I was diagnosed with type 2 a few years ago and finally had this reviewed and confirmed type 1. I have a current mortgage, life insurance and 2 years left on my critical illness cover. I have recently looked at reviewing my mortgage but don’t seem to be able to get any critical illness, particularly complicated by a recent hospital admission -leading to the change in diagnosis. Plus I am not yet stable and still waiting for follow up appointments which have been cancelled due to Covid19. Has anyone been able to get critical illness cover or should I give up and look at some sort of payment/salary protection plan. Obviously I know you are not (well some might be) financial advisors, but I just want to find out if anyone has had some success in this? TIA
     
    #1 Bewildered, Apr 26, 2020 at 12:04 PM
  2. urbanracer

    urbanracer Type 1 · Moderator
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    Take a look at this, critical illness cover is discussed half way down the page.
    https://www.moneysworth.co.uk/life-...oazQ0qxniL2GCIcV5Kih1OlY8eRTiA6RoC_CoQAvD_BwE
     
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    #2 urbanracer, Apr 26, 2020 at 12:13 PM
  3. KesLouise

    KesLouise LADA · Well-Known Member

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    I had the same issue have just got a Mortgage and wanted cover but been refused solely due to being type 1 ‍♀️ be interested to hear if you find a way
     
    #3 KesLouise, Apr 26, 2020 at 12:57 PM
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