Santa Clara University

Snapshot Summary - Cancer Protection Plans

Department of Human Resources

Cancer Protection Plans

American Fidelity offers several products that can help with the expenses that may not be covered by other insurance, including cancer screenings. Benefits and rates vary depending on the plan chosen.

Cancer Expense Insurance Policy

American Fidelity will pay the actual charges incurred by a Covered Person for treatment of Cancer, Leukemia or Hodgkin's Disease, subject to certain maximum amounts.

Highlights:

  • Guaranteed renewable for life ... Coverage cannot be cancelled
  • Pays benefits directly to you, the insured
  • Pays regardless of any other health coverage
  • A choice of products with a variety of benefits
  • Portable - you can take this coverage with you when you leave employment

Cancer Indemnity Insurance Policy



American Fidelity will pay a one time Initial Diagnosis (first time in the person's lifetime) benefit amount of $10,000, $25,000 or $50,000, depending on the amount selected at the time of application, if a covered person is pathologically or clinically diagnosed as having any internal cancer.

Highlights:

  • Guaranteed renewable for life ... Coverage cannot be cancelled
  • Pays benefits directly to you, the insured
  • Pays regardless of any other health coverage
  • A choice of benefit amounts
  • $75 annual preventive care benefit
  • Portable - you can take this coverage with you when you leave employment

Note: Both policies have limitations and are inappropriate for people who are eligible for Medicaid.

For more information, visit the American Fidelity - Cancer Protection Plans website.