Life is full of ups and downs, and it’s more akin to a rollercoaster ride than a linear experience. Some parts are fun and exhilarating, and others are terrifying. And while you can never know what is around the next bend, you can prepare yourself. Preparation is key to getting through some of the worst times if only to dampen the impact of unforeseen expenses.
Medical Expenses
Of course, the most considerable unforeseen expense relates to medical costs. Depending on where you live, healthcare can be pretty expensive. In the United States, for example, insurance is a requirement. Yet some nations use a national health insurance system like the UK’s NHS. However, not everything is covered, even in NHS countries, making a case for private health insurance. A local dental insurance broker will help you find the right cover. Dental work is among some of the more significant expenses and is not typically paid for by national health services.
Pet Health
We all love our pets. But just like us, they can get sick, need dental work, and require regular checkups for optimal health. However, on average, only around 6% of dog and cat owners insure their furry friends. We can all agree, that’s relatively low. Especially when you consider that the average vet fees can run into the thousands over a year. Fortunately, you can offset high pet care fees and costly surgery with small payment plans to pet insurance providers. However, lower-priced policies may only cover a small percentage of vet costs.
Accident and Injury
Like medical conditions, there is always the chance of being injured in a severe accident while out and about, at work, or even at home. Life insurance covers you for the worst. But for the most part you will deal with common injuries like car accidents, tripping on a child’s toy, and accidental cutting in the kitchen. However, a severe accident extends beyond the initial injury. For instance, the average time off work following a back injury is four weeks. Unfortunately, that’s four weeks where you may have no income, so check with your employer and insurance provider about payment benefits related to a severe injury.
Covid-Related Issues
Although the pandemic may not be considered an unforeseen issue at this point, there are related problems causing uncertainty. Some Covid-related issues that could cost you money include the following:
- Loss of income.
- No work at all.
- Loss of business.
- Leasing issues.
- Health and safety arrangements.
- Homeschooling.
The pandemic hit the travel industry, and millions of people lost money paid towards vacations. Fortunately, many tour operators include Covid insurance. So if you plan on taking a break, make sure to check pandemic policies in case flights are grounded again.
Mental Health
Not all issues are visible, and mental health problems are becoming prominent in public. There are various reasons why no one talked about psychological and neurological problems, such as shame and not wanting to address the issue. Fortunately, like physical injury, employers and the wider public now take mental health more seriously than before. However, problems like manic depression, bipolar disorder, and epilepsy can impact your life. And you may need time off work. But not all employment policies and insurance providers cover mental health issues. Therefore, you should find personal cover to be paid if you are off work for a long time.
