What Is Covered By Critical Illness Insurance? 
Critical Illness Insurance typically covers stroke , heart attack , and some types and stages of cancer . Depending on the policy , it may also cover Multiple Sclerosis , paralysis , coronary bypass surgery , blindness , deafness , or a number of other conditions . Many pay a lump sum if you become disabled from a serious health condition or injury . You need to review each policy as every one is different . 