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YOLO: Our Bet on Critical Illness Insurance

Thinking about critical illness insurance? Check out our YOLO take on the critical illness list! Protecting our future like true millennials. #InsuranceGoals

Remember when everyone was shouting YOLO and doing the craziest things? Yes, that You-Only-Live Once vibe! In the Philippines, we've been rocking that spirit way before it was cool with our own phrase, Bahala na. It's like our OG version of YOLO.

But here's the tea: while we're all about living in the moment and making those wild memories (like that impromptu beach trip last summer or trying that super spicy street food on a dare), we've also got to keep it real, and think about our future. I mean, who's gonna pay for all those milk teas and online shopping sprees, right?

Our Bet on Critical Illness Insurance

So, let's talk about adulting for a sec.

Ever heard of critical illness insurance? It's like having a Plan B for when life throws you a major plot twist. Here's why every Pinoy should think about leveling up and securing their future with it:


Life's full of surprises and our health is the ultimate gold.

Life can be so dramatic that sometimes it feels like we're inside our favorite Korean movie traversing through its crazy plot twists and unexpected moments. And in all these uncertainties, let's be honest, when our health is at stake, we are legit shookt and shaken.

Being Pinoy, we've seen our fair share of surprises. From that sudden rain shower ruining our OOTD to more serious stuff like health scares. We can't always predict what's going to happen next, but we can totally prepare for it. Think about it: cancer, heart attacks, strokes - this critical illness list goes on. They're not just plot twists in our fave shows. They're real threats here in the Philippines.

But with critical illness insurance, we've got a safety net. Imagine getting a payout that's got our back for treatments and other essentials. So instead of freaking out about bills, we can just concentrate on getting well and planning our Amakabogera comeback episode.

Being young doesn't mean we're bulletproof

Being young doesn't mean we're bulletproof.

I understand we YOLO like we’re forever young, but being young definitely doesn't mean we are invincible. In the Philippines, there's this myth that only our Titos and Titas get hit with big health scares. But real talk? Even we, the millies and zoomers, aren't exempt from life's curveballs.

It's actually mind-blowing to realize that some of our peeps are going through things like strokes and cancer. That's why it's never too early to consider getting that critical illness insurance. Whether we're going all out with a plan that covers all the big baddies or just focusing on one, getting started now means we're ahead of the game. We can definitely live our best lives while ensuring we're covered for whatever challenges comes our way. Nothing’s better than having peace of mind.

Getting insurance plan is like setting up a financial safety net

Getting an insurance plan is like setting up a financial safety net.

Think of critical illness insurance as that trusty bungee cord when you're cliff diving – it's there to catch you if things go south. If life throws a curveball and you get diagnosed with something major, this insurance has your back. No need to stress about emptying your hard-earned savings on medical bills.

Critical illness insurance also guarantees that your family is well taken care of during your recovery. So as we hustle for those financial goals, let's also make sure we're being savvy and staying on top of our game.

Safety nets? That's the real star in the money game.

Pinoy family having fun in the swimming pool

Final Thoughts, Fam!

Alright, Pinoy fam, let's spill the tea on insurance in our homeland.

There's a wide range of options like FWD Vibrant or FWD The One which can cover 42 major critical illnesses, or like FWD BIG3 which focuses on cancer, stroke and heart attack protection, there's something for everyone.

And you know what’s cool? You won't need to spend a ton of money! Some of these plans are as affordable as that weekly milk tea treat, with premiums starting at just a few hundred pesos a month. The best part? Many of these insurance peeps have gone digital. A few clicks and you can get a quote or purchase the kind of coverage that fits your lifestyle and budget.

While we're out there embracing the YOLO vibes, it will hit different if we are also the boss of our future. With critical illness insurance, you can groove on the dance floor of life with some solid backup moves, like having VIP access to peace of mind, knowing you're covered for any plot twists.

So, live in the moment, but drop a wink to the future because looking out for tomorrow is the ultimate gift you can give yourself and your family!