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Critical Illness Deserves A Guarantee: $20,000 Benefit When You Need It Most

Written by TMA Insurance Trust Team | Feb 4, 2023 1:00:00 PM

Preparing for life’s unexpected moments doesn't have to be a daunting task. As a physician, you appreciate how important it is to take care of your health. However, even the healthiest person can fall victim to an unexpected life-altering illness that may not be fully covered by your medical insurance. Since paying for critical illness care often goes well beyond traditionally covered costs, such an unforeseen serious illness would jeopardize your financial security. Therefore, TMA Insurance Trust is making a special effort to inform you about the TMA Member Critical Illness Insurance Plan, issued by The Prudential Insurance Company of America. TMA members under the age of 65 are guaranteed acceptance for $20,000 of TMA Member Critical Illness Insurance.

Having a Plan Is Critical

When you enroll in the plan, a lump sum of $20,000 will be paid–directly to you–upon diagnosis of a covered illness. Some conditions could require costly experimental treatments. Others could affect your ability to work. Use the money to help meet high health insurance deductibles, cover office co-pays, or even use it for medical and non-medical expenses. The plan is designed to help compensate for these out-of-pocket costs. No matter how you use your benefit, it can help relieve financial stress during an already stressful time–letting you focus on regaining your health.

As an enrolled member, your spouse or domestic partner is also eligible for $10,000 of coverage with guaranteed acceptance. In fact, no medical questions will be asked and there will be no underwriting required for this amount of coverage. You are also eligible to apply for up to a total of $250,000 of coverage.

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Critical Coverage for Critical Illnesses

If you suffer from a critical illness such as cancer, a stroke, or a heart attack you will require extensive care. Health insurance covers your basic care, but unfortunately, it doesn’t cover everything. TMA Member Critical Illness coverage can help close that gap of what you would be responsible for - including non-medical expenses.

No medical questions are asked and benefits are paid directly to you upon proof of diagnosis of a covered illness.

Outlined below are illnesses covered by the TMA Member Critical Illness Insurance Plan and the percentage of benefits that are paid out for each.

  • Cancer (invasive) – 100%
  • Heart Attack – 100%
  • Stroke – 100%
  • Alzheimer’s Disease – 100%
  • Major Organ Failure – 100%
  • Renal (kidney) Failure – 100%

Additional illnesses including Parkinson's disease, Occupational HIV Infection, and more are also covered and the benefit is a specified percentage of the total benefit.

Key advantages of the plan are:

  • TMA members under age 65 may apply until February 28th. Acceptance is Guaranteed for $20,000 of coverage, and spouse coverage is guaranteed for $10,000 when the member enrolls.
  • No questions asked and benefits are paid directly to you upon diagnosis.
  • Up to $250,000 of coverage is available.
  • Your benefit is paid directly to you no matter what other insurance you may have.
  • There are no deductibles or copays to worry about.

Help Protect Your Financial Future - Click or Call Today

Guaranteed acceptance ends on February 28th, so apply now for the TMA Member Critical Illness Insurance Plan. You can activate your coverage online by clicking the button below, contact an advisor by submitting an online form, or call one of our experienced advisors at 800-880-8181. They’re ready to answer any questions you may have Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, CST.

For over 60 years, TMA Insurance Trust advisors have been serving Texas physicians, their families and staff. TMA Insurance Trust prides itself on offering unbiased information and strategies to members, along with exclusive group rates on a range of the highest-rated plans in the industry.