Health Insurance – A cushion to your financial loss

These products are to be taken over and above your Health Insurance Policies.

There are specific diseases which are covered through various types of Health Benefit Plans.

The benefits are paid in lumpsum or are paid yearly for few years once the critical illness occurs.

These are available at a very economical price.

Both Individuals and Corporates should have such policies in their Portfolio.

SILENT FEATURES

  • Some plans cover Parents as well as In-laws.
  • One can add Rider benefits depending upon their need.
  • Conditions varies across companies.
  • Premium can be paid monthly, quarterly, half yearly or in yearly mode.
  • Children can be added.
  • Children are removed from policy once attaining maturity age.


Sanghavi’s Recommendation:

  • A critical illness plan is a must have for individuals with family history.
  • They are to be taken over and above the health insurance policies.
  • They are huge help in today’s lifestyle where we find many critical illnesses which have now become very common like Heart issues, Cancer, etc.
  • These are a must have in any Insurance Portfolio.
  • Group plans are popular with corporates.
Health Insurance
Title Description
Details Health benefit policies provides health insurance cover against certain health risks. The policy pays out a lump sum benefit, irrespective of the actual medical costs incurred on treating an insured's illness or injury.
Death Benefit On unexpected demise of the policy holder, his/her nominee will receive benefit from the Insurance Company.
Critical Illness Benefit If Critical Illness occurs than the insurance company will give lumpsum at the time of critical illness. The future Premiums are waived and yearly benefits are paid for welfare of the insured.
Features and Conditions

Minimum & Maximum age at Entry: Varies from company to company

Minimum & Maximum Term: Varies from company to company

Minimum & Maximum Sum Assured: Varies from company to company

Conditions varies from company to company.

Tax Benefits

Tax Benefits for Individuals: As per Government & Regulatory body’s Guidelines as 80C.

Tax Benefits for Corporates: As per Government & Regulatory body’s Guidelines. This is considered as an expense by the company.


Example: A person buys a Health Benefits policy.
Start of Policy
Critical Illness Occurs policy holder gets lumpsum.
Yearly benefits.
BENEFITS
If Critical Illness is detected the policy holder gets Lump-sum at the time of Critical Illness occurred and then he gets yearly benefit if any in the policy from Insurance Company.