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Protection plans are subject to terms, conditions, exclusions and underwriting.
Not all claims will be accepted, and the availability and cost of cover depends on individual circumstances.
Accident, Sickness & Unemployment (ASU)

This type of plan is to help in the event of

1.  An injury that prevents you from working
2.  A sickness and you are too ill to work
3.  Redundancy or termination through no fault of your own


Also Standalone Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for medical treatments expenses.

 

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An AS&U plan will usually pay a monthly benefit for 12-24 months after the initial deferred period.  The deferred period typically tends to be 1 month but can be different.  No benefit payment will be made during the chosen deferred period.

 

This benefit will be lower than your normal gross income which you can then use for a variety of purposes such as mortgage payments.  It may be difficult to obtain ASU if you are self-employed, in a new job and elderly.  Likewise an ASU plan may not pay out if you lose your job shortly after taking out cover or if you had knowledge of your impending termination.  Some pre-existing health conditions may also be excluded.

But it can be valuable cover which helps ensure you can meet your basic commitments for the relevant period.

 

PMI is aimed at providing costs for private medical treatments, hospital stays, outpatient treatment and other associated costs.  A monthly premium will allow you to cover yourself and your family for such instances.  We feel the NHS truly is a magnificent service that we can access.  But with mounting pressures on the system, in the time of your need you may not want those delays or concerns to add more stress to your own situation.

This cover is different to plans such as the PPI.  PPI is Payment Protection Insurance and is normally linked to a specific debt such as a loan or credit card.  Income protection on the other hand is not linked to any particular outgoing, but instead covers a percentage of your income over the longer term.

 

There are other providers of Payment Protection Insurance [Short-Term Income Protection] and other products designed to protect you against loss of income. For impartial information about insurance, please visit the website at www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk

 

As always discuss your needs and concerns with one of our advisors who will help guide you.

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