Consumer protection criticises cancer insurance

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Consumer protection criticises cancer insurance

For some years, there have been more and more cancer insurances. The Association for Consumer Information (VKI) has now analyzed these – with a satisfying result. Many would have exceptions and are expensive, said Gabi Kreindl of VKI. Cancer is the second most common cause of death in Austria. Approximately 400,000 people currently live with a diagnosis, and according to Austrian Cancer Aid, about 44,000 people are newly diagnosed each year. For…