HONG KONG, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong today announced the launch of the Cigna Healthcare VitalGuard Critical Illness PlanTM (the "Plan"), expanding its medical insurance portfolio with critical illness protection to deliver comprehensive health and financial protection for customers and their families across every stage of life.
Jonathan Spiers, CEO at Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong, said: "As healthcare costs rise and critical illnesses become increasingly common, protecting both health and financial well-being has never been more important. Our Cigna Healthcare VitalGuard Critical Illness Plan™ offers a lump-sum benefit designed to ease financial burdens in challenging times, so customers can focus on recovery with peace of mind. This Plan complements the suite of medical insurance products we offer to provide dual protection—medical and financial—and reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting the health and vitality of those we serve."
Providing Financial Protection When Health Challenges Arise
The Cigna Healthcare VitalGuard Critical Illness PlanTM provides financial protection when life takes an unexpected turn. It offers a lump-sum benefit upon diagnosis of a covered illness, safeguarding the financial stability of customers during recovery.
While standard medical insurance covers hospitalization and surgical fees, it does not address financial burden or indirect costs of income loss during recovery. This Plan is designed to extend and provide protection with flexible options to meet diverse needs. The Plan can provide primary financial protection for individuals without medical insurance, serve as additional protection for those seeking greater security during key earning years, or as a complement to existing medical plans such as Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme for holistic coverage.
Key features[1] of the Cigna Healthcare VitalGuard Critical Illness PlanTM include:
Welcome Offer for Complete Well-Being
Our latest Cigna Healthcare International Health Global Study reveals that 77% of Hong Kong people report experiencing stress, up from 69% in the previous edition. Mental and physical health are closely connected. Individuals facing critical illnesses often experience emotional challenges, while stress, anxiety or depression can increase the risk of long-term health conditions. This makes mental well-being an essential part of overall health.
To support customers on their holistic health journey, Cigna Healthcare VitalGuard Critical Illness PlanTM features the following welcome offers[4] for customers who purchase before 31 March 2026:
| Mental Wellness Service[5] | • Up to four one-on-one coaching sessions with a counselling psychologist in the first policy year • 24-hour mental health hotline for immediate emotional support |
| Premium Discount Offer | • 35% off for a single policy in the first year • An uplift to 50% off when enrolling 2–5 members together • Extra Offer: Lifetime 10% off on Cigna Healthcare VitalGuard Critical Illness PlanTM when purchased together with designated medical plans from Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong • HK$200 Mannings Coupon for sum insured of HK$500,000 or above |
For more information about the Cigna Healthcare VitalGuard Critical Illness PlanTM and the welcome offers, please visit Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong's website at: https://www.cigna.com.hk/en/medical-insurance/vitalguard-critical-illness
For more details, please visit www.cigna.com.hk.
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