What does it do?
This policy covers inpatient hospitalisation, post hospitalisation and ambulance expenses. Each benefit is capped to 30 per cent of hospitalisation bill each time medical facilities are availed. The policy also covers pre-existing diseases from the very beginning of policy with co-payment.
Pros
This policy allows lifetime renewal. Policyholder is entitled to a 10 per cent discount on premium on producing certain medical reports to the satisfaction of the insurer.Pre-existing diseases are covered from the first day of policy inception with a co-payment clause. Premium paid under this policy qualifies for deduction under section 80D of Income Tax Act. This policy can be purchased online through company's website.
Cons
There is a co-payment clause for all admissible claims. Co-payment exists for treatment of pre-existing diseases as well.