Over 1.3 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in 2008, and 63% are expected to live at least 5 years

In 2008 approximately 1.2 million Americans will experience a heart attack, and nearly 80% will survive

Each year, about 700,000 Americans experience strokes, and 70% will survive

"It's all about medical advances that have increased survival rates," says Dr. Marius Barnard, the father of critical illness insurance and cardiac surgeon who helped pioneer the first heart transplant.

Dr. Barnard watched as new procedures saved the lives of countless patients who suffered critical illnesses, but saw those same lives devastated by the financial impact. Heart attack, stroke and cancer patients now survive - at a cost!

"We can save your life, but you might lose your life savings," says Dr. Barnard.

Critical Illness Insurance is affordable insurance that pays a lump sum benefit upon the first confirmed diagnosis of a covered illness or medical procedure.

The cash benefit is paid directly to you - to use any way you choose!

Possible uses: