What is Funeral Cover with no waiting period?

This type of Funeral Cover offers an option where there is no period in which your beneficiaries have to wait for a policy to be paid out in the event of accidental death. Most policies have a time period, effective from the time you sign up wherein your beneficiaries cannot be paid out in the event of a natural death.

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How to claim for Funeral Cover

Funeral Cover generally pays out upon proof of death of a family member. You need to report the death in order to receive an official death certificate. Your Funeral Cover company will then provide you with documents to complete in order to submit the claim. Once the documents have been completed, submitted and approved, you will be paid out within 24 to 48 hours. This ensures that you have the funds to cover the financial obligations that arise during this time.

If you are unsure which cover is the right one for you and your family, then your next step is to do research. Compare quotes on Hippo.co.za to see what different companies can offer you and find the best Funeral Cover policy for your family.

Please note: not all partners on Hippo currently offer Family Funeral Cover. This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, medical, or legal advice.

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to help you understand Funeral Cover with no waiting period and what it means for your family.

This type of Funeral Cover offers an option where there is no period in which your beneficiaries have to wait for a policy to be paid out in the event of accidental death. Most policies have a time period, effective from the time you sign up wherein your beneficiaries cannot be paid out in the event of a natural death.

Most policies have a waiting period effective from the time you sign up. A waiting period is the time during which your beneficiaries cannot claim for certain types of death, usually natural causes, even though you are already paying premiums.

A natural death waiting period applies to persons who have died naturally such as by heart attack or contracting a fatal infection. The waiting period for natural death is normally between 6 and 12 months.

There is also a pre-existing condition waiting period, which is related to a pre-existing disease. If a family member has a chronic medical condition at the time of signing up for the cover, you may not be able to claim for their death if they pass away within 24 months of signing up.

There are Funeral Cover policies available where no waiting period is stipulated, but this is an option you should discuss with the Funeral Cover provider before signing up for cover.

Do your research online today and find the right policy to suit your and your family’s needs. Comparing different Funeral Cover options side by side can help you see which providers offer shorter or no waiting periods, and which benefits work best for your budget.

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