HDFC ERGO Health Suraksha

Objective

This is an online health insurance policy which will provide for hospitalisation and other related expenses.

Our View

Cover for homeopathic and ayurvedic treatment is a unique feature of this policy. Other benefits under this policy are similar to what other insurers offer.

Suited for

This policy is more suitable for those who utilize homeopathic or ayurvedic treatment.

What does it do?

This health insurance policy covers expenses of treatment taken as an inpatient. It pays for pre and post hospitalisation cost, day care procedures, organ donor expenses, and domiciliary treatment. It provides for allopathic medicine expenses, as well as unani, siddha and homeopathy treatments. If a policyholder does not make any claim for four consecutive years, he will be entitled to a free health check-up.

Pros

There is no capping on room rent, nursing fees or doctor's charges.

It covers non-allopathic treatment as well.

It can be bought online through company's website.

Family discount is available if two or more members are covered under the same policy.

Premium paid under this policy qualifies for deduction under section 80D of Income Tax Act.

Cons

Cumulative bonus will reduce by 10 per cent on acceptance of claim during any policy year.


Eligibility

Entry Age (years)

18; 3 Months for Children
65; 21 for Children
65
Individual/Family Floater

Sum Insured (Rs)

5 lakh
2 lakh
1 or 2 years
Section 80D of the Income Tax Act are applicable
Family discount of 10% if 2 or more members are covered
5% for each claim free year upto maximum of 50% of initial Sum insured. On acceptance of claim during any policy year, cumulative bonus will be reduced by 10% in subsequent policy year.
Not required upto 45 years of age
15 days
Insurer may cancel the policy by giving a 30 days written notice to policyholder. Policyholder may also cancel the policy at any time by giving a written notice to insurer. In case policyholder cancelling the policy, a certain percentage of premium would be refunded based on policy term elapsed till date.

Customer Service

HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited 6th floor, Leela Business Park, Andheri-KurlaRoad Andheri East, Mumbai 400 059; Registered Office: Ramon House, HT Parekh Marg 169, Backbay Reclamation, Mumbai 400 020
1800 2 700 700

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