I know there can be medical and non-medical costs that I might be responsible for. Having a wide range of supplemental insurance products helps me be prepared for the unexpected, and gives me reassurance that if something happens, I have some financial support. And the cost comes out of my paycheck, so I don’t even feel it.

I’m petrified of cancer, in general. My grandmother had breast cancer. She also had cancer in her kidney and had to have her kidney removed. My great-aunt had breast cancer, and that’s how she died. Based on my personal history and my family’s history, getting cancer insurance just made sense. 

I'm the biggest proponent, and always convincing people to look into their employee benefits at work. It's a financial risk not to have it. Taking advantage of these products while I’m still young was one of the best things I've ever done.