A week-long hospital stay after being admitted with pneumonia.
Total charges (7 days)$41,660.41
Network discounts−$18,747.18
Current balance$22,913.23
Admission benefit$2,000.00
Hospital days (7 days at $4,000/day)$28,000.00
Cash left over WITHOUT the Critical Illness Benefit$7,086.77
Critical Illness Benefit (lump sum, paid upon diagnosis)$25,000.00
Cash left over WITH the Critical Illness Benefit$32,086.77
The Indemnity Plan's hospital-day benefits alone already leave you ahead of what you actually owe. Add the $25,000 Critical Illness Benefit, paid as a lump sum for a covered hospitalization like this, and the cash you walk away with grows substantially.
*Amounts based on the carrier's claims data. Results may vary.