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The true cost of illness and how to prepare for it

The true cost of illness and how to prepare for it

Update: 2025-04-14
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The hidden costs of serious medical conditions can place an enormous strain on families. From cancer to chronic illness, the bills don’t stop at medical expenses. Lost income, childcare, travel, and long-term care add up fast. And with one in two Australians diagnosed with cancer before 85, it’s an issue that can’t be ignored. So how can you protect yourself? What role does financial planning play?

To break it all down, Adam Crabbe, Risk Strategy Specialist at Zurich, joins Yanish Geerdharry, Head of Advice of Financial Planning & Insurance at the Bongiorno Group. Adam shares insights from Zurich’s Cost of Care research and practical steps to safeguard your financial future. 

The Money Doctors is proudly brought to you by leading financial services organisation the Bongiorno Group, the preferred tax and accounting partner for the Australian Medical Association Victoria. 

For more information, please call 03 9863 3111 or visit https://bongiorno.com.au/  

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The true cost of illness and how to prepare for it

The true cost of illness and how to prepare for it

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