This is Why You Need Insurance to Survive the New Normal

At the core of the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic is a basic principle —protection. All around the world, countries tried to protect their citizens from spreading the infection by declaring lockdowns or implementing state-wide quarantines.

From a medical perspective, doctors and nurses are fighting bravely in the frontlines to help infected patients recover by improving their health conditions. Moreover, there is an ongoing race globally to develop a vaccine and protect more people from further health and economic impacts of the health situation.

Businesses and schools went through shutdowns and implemented "work from home" arrangements and online learning modules respectively, to prevent employees and students from contracting the virus.

On financial matters, the easing of restrictions and the resumption of many businesses (albeit following specific safety protocols), is a way of protecting the economy from going into complete recession.

Protecting the household

Closer to home, individuals have started to protect themselves and their families and loved ones by investing in or spending on materials that they did not necessarily budget for in the past.

Disposable face masks have become part of most households' regular budget, part of their daily protection wear. Others have even invested in reusable or washable face masks. Some have taken it a step further by buying other personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face shields and goggles.

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There has also been an increased demand for disinfectants, rubbing alcohol, and hand sanitizers, protecting themselves from contamination and infection.

Others have spent a little extra to protect themselves by boosting their immune systems, buying Vitamin C, multivitamins, and even health drinks.

Insurance: protection beyond the pandemic

While investing in all these are good ways to protect oneself from the virus, we should also explore another aspect of protection that will help us through the pandemic, and even beyond:  life and health insurance coverage.

Health insurance provides a cash benefit paid out upon diagnosis of a critical illness, which can be used for any procedures and treatments needed. You can also avail of additional cash benefits in case of hospital confinement, protecting you and your loved ones from the financial stress that a prolonged illness or major sickness can bring.

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Life insurance, on the other hand, ensures that your loved ones are provided for even when you are no longer around. This keeps them protected from worrying about where to get funds for their household needs such as food, water, electricity, or rent. They also protect themselves from worrying about major expenses such as tuition, home mortgages, or car loans.

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Protecting ourselves and our loved ones should be your topmost priority, especially during this pandemic. Proper insurance coverage is what will protect your family from the financial burden that an unexpected critical illness or untimely demise can bring. This, indeed, is one of the best ways to adapt to the new normal.

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