She's On The Money The $110-a-Month Decision That Saved Her When the Worst Happened
Mar 8, 2026
Natasha Bamblitt, a First Nations community member and finance student who faced stage four Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She recounts urgent scans and chemo, how a $110/month insurance choice led to a $124,000 trauma payout, and how financial planning and income protection let her focus on recovery. She also discusses shifting priorities, return-to-work planning, and how insurance changed what she could do next.
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Blindsided By A Rapid Cancer Diagnosis
- Natasha was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin’s lymphoma and began chemo one week after diagnosis.
- She had a week to tell work, pause study, and reorganise her life before treatment started, which was emotionally exhausting.
Talk To An Advisor Before Dismissing Insurance Costs
- Natasha credits She's On The Money and Sky Wealth for prompting her to get personal insurance.
- She deliberated over cost but proceeded, showing that seeking advice helped her accept the premiums despite sticker shock.
Notify Your Adviser Immediately To Fast Track Claims
- File critical illness claims early and provide the required doctor documentation to speed approval.
- Natasha emailed her adviser immediately and the claims team handled most of the process, requiring one form and occasional updates.