The report comprised stop-loss claims reimbursements Sun Life provided its roughly 1,900 policyholders between 2013 and 2016.
Here are the top 10 costliest medical conditions ranked by value of stop-loss claims reimbursements.
1. Malignant neoplasm — $487.4 million
2. Leukemia/ lymphoma/multiple myeloma — $219.2 million
3. Chronic/end-stage renal disease — $148.3 million
4. Congenital anomalies — $108.9 million
5. Transplant — $81.6 million
6. Disorders relating to short gestation and low birth weight — $75.9 million
7. Septicemia — $69.7 million
8. Complications of surgical and medical care — $62.9 million
9. Cerebrovascular disease — $58.8 million
10. Pulmonary collapse/ respiratory failure — $57.4 million
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