Critical illness cover
Critical illness cover with a pre-existing medical conditionDon't let a pre-existing condition stop you from getting critical illness insurance.
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Critical illness
- From diagnosis, to surgery and recovery, find out how you’ll be supported at every stage
- A tax-free payout if you’re diagnosed with one of 52 conditions
- 10% off for existing customersFootnote [1]
Article Library
Critical illness cover helps protect your income if you’re diagnosed with or undergo surgery for a critical illness or condition. In our selection of articles we share useful insights and information to help you explore your options. Take a look and see how you could protect your income if you’re unable to work in the future.
Cover compared
How much critical illness cover do you need?Your critical illness cover amount will be one of the factors of how much you pay in premiums.
Family matters
Children’s critical illness benefitThe last thing you’ll want to think about is your child being critically ill, but it’s worth considering how you’d manage financially. Find out more here.
Cover explained
Terminal illness vs critical illnessThe terms 'critical illness’ and ‘terminal illness’ sound alike and both refer to serious medical conditions.
Cover compared
Is critical illness cover worth it?Critical illness cover is similar to life insurance but instead it pays you a lump sum if you’re ill and can’t work.
Critical illness cover
Judie’s cancer claim storyA quick check on her critical illness cover meant Julie could claim when she didn’t think she could.
Critical illness cover
What is critical illness cover?A guide to understanding critical illness insurance
Cover compared
The real value of critical illness coverIt’s tempting to think that critical illness cover is just a nice-to-have. Something to add to your life insurance for a bit more protection. And we get that.
Cover explained
Life insurance and critical illness cover: how are they different, and do you need both?Although similar, life insurance and critical illness policies provide different kinds of cover to help in challenging times
Cover explained
What’s covered by critical illness cover?Here’s what’s included when you take out a policy with us
10% discount available when buying direct through MyAviva, aviva.co.uk, or by phone when you have an existing Aviva branded product. Minimum premium applies. Discount might be removed or changed at any time. Product exclusions apply, check the individual product terms upon redeeming discount.