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Why do I need health insurance?
We understand the importance of health insurance only when we are hospitalised due to an injury or illness. Health insurance helps to ensure that you and your family are protected against the financial adversity resulting from medical and hospitalisation expenses. |
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Where can I obtain health insurance?
With online health insurance you can have your policy in your inbox within minutes. Just fill in your personal details and calculate premium. The second option is by contacting an agent. |

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What is a floater?
The floater is a unique plan wherein the value (sum insured) opted can be used by all the members of the family or by a single-family member. For example: if the policy is bought for 3 lacs, then either all three members of the family can use it for 1 lac each or one member can use the entire cover of 3 lacs. |
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What is a health card?
The health card is a feature of our product that helps you avail cashless treatment in our 1100 network hospitals. You receive a health card Along with you policy document . |
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given a health card, do we have to pay once admitted in a hospital?
In case you are admitted in any of our network hospitals and avail of the cashless facility we would directly reimburse all the admissible expenses. In case of a non- networked hospitals the same will be reimbursed to you. |
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What are the benefits of the health card?
The benefits of carrying the Health Card is that you get access to the cashless facility from the list of network hospitals. This means you can walk into any of the 1100- networked hospitals across the country and get treated without having to pay for your bills first. Also in the event of any unforeseen accident a third party can identify your Insurance Company and your family can be intimated. |
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What do terms 'Cashless Facility' and 'Claim Reimbursement' mean?
Health card provides you with access to claim cashless facility treatment from any of the network hospitals. This means that you can walk in to any of the network hospitals across the country and get treated without having to pay for your bills first and then claim from us. This is subject to you getting the required authorization from our TPA.
it is completely understandable if you want to get treatment done from a hospital of your choice which might not feature in our list of network hospitals. In that case you will have to pay your bills to the hospital and in turn fill a claim form and send in the complete documents. Your expenses will be reimbursed within 15 working days of receipt of complete documents from you. |

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Which are the networked hospitals you have tie-ups with?
We have network tie-ups with different hospitals in different cities of the country. The number for our service provider (TPA) help-line number is 1 600 44 8885, which is mentioned in the Health Identity Card. To view the list of hospitals click the link below.
All India list of network hospitals |
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What are the features of the health cover?
Up to 2- year Cover: Our 2 years at a stretch policy covers you for both the years with no increase in the premium in the second year. Thus, no renewal hassles next year. You also opt for 1- year cover.
No Claim Discount: On renewal, you would be entitled to a discount equal to 5% of the premium amount, provided no claim has been made in the previous policy term.
Cashless Facility: Your family can avail Cashless Hospitalisation at any of the network hospitals (more than 1100 all over the country).
Income Tax Benefit: Premiums payable is eligible for tax benefits as per Section 80D of the Income Tax Act. |
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What do you mean by Pre-existing condition / illness?
Pre- existing illness / conditions are those which have been in existence at the time of proposing this insurance. Pre-existing condition means any injury or sickness, which existed prior to the date of proposing this insurance. |
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Are there any preliminary checks to be done?
There is no medical check up required for persons below the age of 55 years. We shall accept the proposal based on the self-declaration given. For people age above 55 years we would require a basic medical tests of Blood test, Urine Test, ECG, PP & Sugar Fasting. |

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What is a waiting period?
Any diseases / illness contracted during the first 30 days of the policy shall not be paid. But this exclusion shall not apply to accidents. |
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Why are the premiums on the higher side when compared to the rates of the public sector companies? What are the extra benefits that are being provided?
- Cashless Facility
- Better Coverage
- In case of a reimbursement the claim will be settled 15 days from the date of receipt of complete set of documents
- 24 hour help line.
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What are the exclusions of the policy?
- Any disease/ injury existing before the inception of the policy as well as congenital disease.
- Non- allopathic treatment, pregnancy and childbirth related diseases, cosmetic, aesthetic and obesity related treatment.
- Expenses arising from HIV, AIDS and related diseases, use or misuse of liquor, intoxicating substance or drugs as well as intentional self-injury.
- War, riot, strike, terrorism acts, nuclear weapon induced treatment. |
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When does the cover start?
The cover begins subject to us receiving the premium. |
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Am I covered if I am abroad and need medical assistance overseas?
No, the policy is covered only in India. However, if you are travelling abroad it is advisable to buy a travel insurance, which also covers health. |

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What do you mean by Pre and Post hospitalisation?
Pre and Post hospitalisation expenses – Covered for all relevant medical expenses incurred 30 days prior to hospitalisation and expenses incurred during 60 days after hospitalisation.
By relevant expenses we mean all expenses pertaining to the disease for which he is hospitalised prior to hospitalisation. Eg: A person maybe required to undergo certain tests to confirm the disease for which he is eventually hospitalised. The Doctor’s consultation fees for this, the expenses on tests and medicines 30 days prior to hospitalisation for that particular disease are covered.
Relevant expenses for post hospitalisation 60 days after getting out of hospital- Eg: The subsequent follow up consultations with specialists, medicines and test expenses are covered.
You have to confirm the number of day for which pre and post-hospitalisation is offered could vary according to the specific products. |
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What if I have more than one health policy?
In case a customer has Health Insurance A for Rs. 1 Lac and Health Insurance B for Rs. 2 Lac. And if he has a claim for Rs. 75,000/- he can claim from either company A or Company B. But if his claim is for say RS. 1,50,000/- he will be able to claim from each company only in the proportion of the sum insured - 1:2 ratio. (Ratable Proportion will apply). This is the situation where a top up cover would help. |
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What are the first 2-year exclusions?
Expenses incurred on treatment of following diseases will not be payable in the first two years of the Policy:
- Cataract
- Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
- Myomectomy, Hysterectomy unless because of malignancy
- Hernia, Hydrocele
- Fistula in anus, Piles
- Arthritis, gout, rheumatism
- Joint replacements unless due to accident
- Sinusitis and related disorders
- Stones in the urinary and biliary systems
- Dilatation and curettage
- Skin and all internal tumors/ cysts/nodules/ polyps of any kind including breast lumps unless malignant/ adenoids and hemorrhoids
- Dialysis required for chronic renal failure
- Surgery on tonsils and sinuses
- Gastric and Duodenal ulcers
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PAYMENTS
What modes of payments are available to make the payments? Following are the payment options available while buying insurance online:
- Credit cards – All Master and Visa Credit Cards accepted
- Net banking: ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, IDBI Bank
- Cheque payment at a central location by regular mail (takes 5-10 days for clearance from the time we receive the cheque).
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Is it necessary that I use my own credit card or net banking account or current/ saving bank account to make the payments?
No, you can use any accessible credit card of net banking account or bank account. |
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What is the claim procedure?
For Cashless Claims
Claims can be of two types:
Planned:
Where the customer of covered family member is aware of the hospitalisation 2-3 days in advance
Emergency:
Where the customer or covered family meets with sudden accident or suffers from bout of illness that requires immediate admission to the hospital
The claims are serviced at both networked as well as non-networked hospitals
Network Hospitals: Hospitals that are on the tied up list (more than 1100 hospitals covered). Click on the link below for our network hospitals and bills are settled directly with the hospitals. All India list of network hospitals.
Non-networked Hospitals-Do not form part of the list. The bills are settled by patient & the relevant documents, bills are to be submitted to TPA. The amount will be reimbursed to the patient.
In case of planned hospitalisation
- Please contact our Service provider (TPA) help-line at 1 600 44 8885. The same is mentioned in the Health Identity Card.
- Fax / submit the required documents. E.g. Doctor’s certificate, etc
- Obtain approval from the TPA
- Authorisation for network/ non-network hospitals obtained
- Customer avails treatment
In case of emergency hospitalisation
- The patient is to be rushed to hospital
- Patient can avail treatment
- Family to contact TPA help-line as mentioned in the card
- Family to submit required documents. E.g. Doctor’s certificate, etc
- Family to obtain approval from the TPA
- Authorisation for network/ non-network hospitals has to be obtained
- Bills settled by the TPA |
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What are the documents required for filing a claim?
Documents required for filing claims:
- Duly completed claim form
- Bills, receipts and discharge certificate/ card from the hospital in originals
- Bills from chemists supported by proper prescription
- Receipt and pathological test reports from a pathologist supported by the note from attending
- Medical practitioner / surgeon prescribing the test. Nature of operation performed and surgeon’s bill and receipt. |
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What is a TPA? Who is the TPA in this case?
TPA stands for Third Party Administrator. In our case TTK health service Pvt. Ltd is the TPA. A TPA is a specialised health service provider rendering a variety of services like networking with hospitals, arranging for hospitalisation as well as claim processing and documentation. |
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How much time does it take to settle the bills?
Bills normally are settled within 15 days of receiving the relevant documents. |

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