Samsung Life Insurance Launches "Samsung Senior Representative Health Insurance" with Expanded Coverage for Dementia and More

Coverage for Senior Health Risks
Including Dementia Treatment, Brain and Joint Diseases
Decreasing Premium Structure Without Surrender Value
Lower Premium Burden After Retirement

Samsung Life Insurance announced on July 15 that it will launch the "Samsung Senior Representative Health Insurance" the following day, a new product reflecting the growing demand for health protection in the era of a super-aged society.

This product offers broader coverage compared to the existing "Samsung Well-Aging Health Insurance," which focused on dementia and long-term care (LTC), by now including coverage for brain diseases and joint diseases. It is designed to address everyday, high-frequency conditions experienced by senior customers.

First, coverage for the entire dementia treatment process has been enhanced. For the first time in the industry, Samsung Life Insurance introduced the "Integrated Targeted Dementia Treatment Rider," which covers both the administration of the targeted dementia drug, Leqembi, and potential side effects such as ARIA-H (brain hemorrhage) that may occur during treatment with Leqembi. By shifting focus from symptom relief to disease progression suppression in Alzheimer's treatment, this product aims to help customers prepare for the potential financial burdens that may occur throughout the treatment journey.

Coverage for brain diseases that can occur alongside dementia has also been expanded. Highly correlated brain diseases, such as cerebrovascular disease, stroke, and brain hemorrhage, are now covered as optional riders. Dementia benefits have also been subdivided into mild, moderate, and severe stages, improving the overall quality of coverage.

Joint disease coverage has been strengthened as well. The newly added "Specific Joint Diseases and Injuries Coverage Rider" provides coverage for the examination, diagnosis, treatment, surgery, artificial joint replacement, and re-replacement surgeries related to joint diseases. It also expands protection for major joint conditions frequently experienced by senior customers, including knees, shoulders, wrists, and ankles.

The insurance premium burden has been reduced. A decreasing premium payment structure without surrender value has been adopted, allowing customers to concentrate payments during their working years and reduce the burden after retirement. Under this structure, if the policy is canceled during the premium payment period, no surrender value is paid, resulting in lower premium costs.

Additionally, the product is available in standard, health, and simplified underwriting versions, offering greater convenience and allowing customers to choose the plan that best matches their health status.

A representative from Samsung Life Insurance stated, "In today's environment, it is essential to move beyond simply guaranteeing dementia diagnoses and to provide comprehensive protection that also addresses progression-slowing treatments, side effects, and everyday illnesses." They added, "We will continue to expand our product lineup in response to the super-aged society going forward."

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