Dread Disease Rider

What Does Dread Disease Rider Mean?
A special addition to a life insurance policy that gives a percentage of the death benefit to the policy holder if he or she is diagnosed with a serious disease, such as cancer or heart disease.

Investopedia explains Dread Disease Rider
Money from a dread disease rider is typically used to help offset the medical costs of the disease.

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