New Aviva PMI policyholders will be able to claim in full for out-patient consultations, tests and treatments needed after a cancer diagnosis.
And for existing policyholders, where out-patient cover has been reduced as a cost-saving option on a Healthier Solutions or Solutions policy, they may be eligible for an increase.
Full cover for out-patient radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment, and CT, MRI and PET scans at a recognised diagnostic centre, remain as standard benefits on the reduced out-patient option.
Dr Doug Wright, medical director at Aviva UK Health, said: "Our cancer pledge to provide extensive cover to customers undergoing cancer treatment has already made a big difference to many people, providing peace of mind when it is needed most.
"We introduced the pledge to make it easy for our customers to understand what they are covered for in relation to cancer and this change makes it even easier; whatever level of out-patient benefit they choose, customers diagnosed with cancer know that they have out-patient cover."
The enhancements apply to all new customers and existing policyholders who bought or renewed a Healthier Solutions or Solutions policy on or after 1 January this year.
