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Is Accident Insurance Worth It?

Accidents can be costly expenditures, and not everyone has a rainy-day fund ready for use. Accident insurance may be worth it if you are looking for extra financial support when an unexpected event happens. Certain individuals may especially benefit from getting supplemental accident insurance. Read on to discover why accident insurance may be worth considering.

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How does accident insurance work?

Accident insurance is a type of supplemental coverage that works with your major medical insurance plan to help with additional out-of-pocket costs. During a health event, your primary health insurance plan may cover some but not all of your needed treatments and procedures.

It’s not uncommon to face hefty out-of-pocket costs after an accident occurs. Accident insurance works alongside your primary medical plan to help minimize those out-of-pocket expenses. This is one of the many reasons supplemental accident insurance should be considered.

Aflac offers accident insurance policies that may be available through payroll deduction or as direct-billed individual coverage, depending on availability and eligibility. Employer-sponsored coverage, when offered, may allow employees to enroll through their workplace. Individual policies may be purchased directly, subject to underwriting and state availability.

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What does accident insurance cover?

Every accident insurance plan is different, but typically you can expect some level of coverage for the following scenarios:

  • The accident must be a qualifying injury, and these specifications are unique to each company.1
  • Some policies may include a benefit payable to a designated beneficiary if the insured passes away as a result of a covered accident, subject to policy terms and eligibility requirements.1
  • As stated earlier, accident insurance helps cover out-of-pocket expenses that your primary insurance plan may have missed. These benefits can help pay down copayments and deductibles, or more specific health needs.1

If you have additional questions about what accident insurance covers, you can always reach out to an Aflac agent for more information. Plans have limitation and exclusions.

Accident insurance cost

At Aflac, accident insurance rates are designed to fit most budgets. For a better idea of what costs may look like, chat with an agent to discuss your financial goals.

Who should get accident insurance?

There are a handful of individual that may want to consider having an accident insurance policy:

  • Parents: If you are a parent and want to make sure you have the coverage to help with unexpected expenses from the impact of an accident, accident insurance may be worth it for you.
  • Self-employed Individuals: People who may not have access to employer-sponsored supplemental coverage and are exploring individual policy options.
  • People in high-risk professions: Accident insurance may be especially helpful if you work in a high-risk profession. We recommend researching your industry and the occupational hazards associated with your role.2
  • People with active lifestyles: Lastly, if you have an active lifestyle and participate in activities where accidents are common, accident insurance coverage may be worth it.

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After reviewing how accident insurance works, you may want to explore whether this type of supplemental coverage aligns with your needs. You still may be unsure if Aflac accident insurance is worth it for you. if so, reach out to an agent or explore more resources about this type of supplemental insurance.

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