Just got rejected from a critical illness claim payout, even though my medical report states progression of disease to terminal and prognosis of months. Apparently this doesn't fit my insurers criteria of 12 months or less. Has anyone been through a similar experience and has advice to offer. This is with Aviva.
Hello Scarlet Flo,
Thank you for your message. Sorry to hear your terminal illness claim has been rejected. Although you’ve been declined this time, there are likely to be some further steps you can take.
It’s true to say that insurance companies will be careful when assessing claims for a terminal illness. The ruling about having less than 12 months’ life expectancy is strict and therefore, if the insurance company feels that the medical evidence doesn’t confirm this specifically, a claim can often be declined. However, the Financial Guides deal with this issue regularly and can help with an appeal if required.
It would definitely be worth you speaking to us on the phone so that we can help you with your next steps. We’re available on 0808 808 0000 between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday.
In the meantime, it’s important that you continue to pay your premiums to make sure your cover doesn’t lapse.
Please consider giving us a call – we’d be happy to hear from you and hope we can support you with this.
Kind regards.
Julia
Financial Guide
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