Dos and Don'ts for Health Insurance - Policy Holder

Dos and Don'ts for Health Insurance

Health Insurance: Some Dos and Don’ts

Healthcare costs are going up everyday and illness and hospitalisation affect our finances, our earning capacity and our daily lives,

Here are some Dos and Don’ts for buying Health insurance

Dos

When you buy a health insurance policy you should:

1. Know that there are restrictions on coverage

2. Pay special attention to terms and conditions in the policy like:

The clause excluding pre-existing diseases

Waiting period before certain diseases can be covered

Restrictions or limits on various expenses relating to hospitalisation

Co-payment, which means you have to share a part of the claim

Pre-conditions for renewal

Upper limits for age at entry and for renewal

3. Disclose details of all pre-existing health problems including

Major ailments

Conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes

4. The company may want medical test reports depending on age at entry, you should comply with all procedures and documentation requirements

5. Check where and how the medical tests will be carried out

6. Check who should bear the cost for the tests

7. Pay the premium only after the insurer accepts your proposal

8. Renew the policy meticulously for the rest of your life

Don’ts

1. Conceal facts or you could face a dispute at the time of a claim

2. Allow a gap of even one day in your policy renewal or your cover may be insufficient or useless

Overseas Health Policy: Dos and Don’ts

Dos

1. Insure well ahead of your travel dates ensuring you have time for medical tests if required by the company

2. Ensure you cover your entire period of stay abroad and all the countries you will be visiting

3. Be aware of what your policy covers and does not cover. these policies cover not only hospitalisation but could also cover travel related risks like:

Loss of passport

Loss of cash

Loss of baggage and

Repatriation expenses

4. Disclose details of all pre-existing health problems including

Major ailments

Conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes

5. Comply with all procedures and documentation requirements the company may want including medical test reports depending on age at entry.

6. Check where and how the medical tests will be carried out

7. Check who should bear the cost for the tests

8. Pay the premium only after the insurer accepts your proposal

Don’ts

1. Conceal facts or you could face a dispute at the time of a claim