With improved technology, chances of surviving cancer and other critical diseases have improved dramatically. However, this new age of medical technology means higher costs for the life saving treatments. Even the best group health insurance may not cover 100% of the treatment costs. There are also costs, such as travel expenses, associated with treatments that are rarely, if ever, covered. The cancer plan helps ease the financial burden and lets the member concentrate their energy and efforts into getting well.
This plan pays benefits directly to the subscriber, pays benefits regardless of any other insurance the subscriber has in effect, and may be converted to a private policy in the event the employee leaves the college.
