What does it do?
Apart from hospitalisation expenses, it covers other day care procedures which do not require hospitalisation. The daily cash benefit can be availed to pay for travel, accommodation and food. If hospitalisation exceeds 21 days of continuous stay, the insurer will also pay a lump sum up to Rs 10,000 to assist in recovery.
Pros
Premiums paid towards this policy enjoy a tax benefit under Section 80D.
Cons
Room rent and daily ICU charges are capped.