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    Health Insurance

    Health Guard

    HealthGuard

    Key Features

    An All-rounder GST Free Health Cover to Guard Your Family

    Coverage Highlights

    Get comprehensive coverage for your health
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    • Choose from Best of Plans

    Choose from multiple plans to meet your requirements

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    • Wide Sum Insured Options

    Select adequate sum insured that suits you starting INR 3 lacs to INR 1 crore

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    • Unlimited Reinstatement Benefit & Recharge

    Get the option of unlimited reinstatement of sum insured even after it is exhausted after claims

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    • Maternity & Newborn Care

    Medical expenses related to delivery of baby and towards treatment of the new born baby are covered under select plans

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    • Preventive Health Check-Up

    Start receiving annual preventive health check-ups after 2/3 policy renewals as per the chosen plan

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    • Online Discount

    Get flat 5% discount when you buy a policy on our website or our Bajaj General App

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    • Zone Discount

    Avail discounts of 20% for Zone B and 30% for Zone C depending on where you live

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    • Fitness Discount & Wellness Discount

    Avail up to 12.5% wellness discount for healthy habits on renewal

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    • Note

    Please read policy wording for detailed terms and conditions

    Inclusions

    What’s covered?
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    • Hospitalisation & Day Care Expenses

    Coverage for the cost of in-patient hospitalisation (including room rent type choices), all types of day care procedures, and surgeries

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    • Pre & Post-Hospitalisation Expenses

    Pre-hospitalisation expenses (up to 60 days) and post-hospitalisation expenses (up to 90 days) are covered as per policy terms

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    • Organ Donor Expenses

    Medical expenses for an organ donor’s in-patient treatment during organ harvesting are covered, provided the insured is the recipient of the donated organ

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    • AYUSH Hospitalization cost

    Coverage for ayurvedic, yoga, unani, siddha and homeopathic (AYUSH) treatment on a doctor’s advice for treating illness or physical injury

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    • Maternity & Newborn Care

    Medical expenses related to delivery of baby and towards treatment of the new born baby are covered under select plans

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    • Sum Insured Reinstatement

    Exhausted sum insured exhausted or SI will be reinstated so that you can avail full coverage for your next claim in a policy year (as per policy terms) if needed

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    • Recharge (For SI 5 Lacs Onwards)

    If an unfortunate claim exhausts Sum Insured limit, the then additional amount of 20% Sum Insured (up to 25 INR lacs) will be available

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    • Cumulative Bonus

    Sum Insured automatically increases at renewal by opted percentage if there is no claim in expiring period

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    • Floater & Individual Sum Insured

    Option to cover your family members under shared SI in case of a floater plan or separate SI in case of an individual plan

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    • Note

    Please read policy wording for detailed terms and conditions

    Exclusions

    What’s not covered?
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    • Initial Waiting Period

    Treatment expenses during the first 30 days except for treatment of accidental injuries

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    • Pre-Existing Diseases

    Treatment expenses for pre-existing diseases such as diabetes, asthma, thyroid and other PED, are excluded until 36 months from date of your first Health Guard Policy

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    • Specific Illness Treatment

    Treatment expenses for specified illnesses, including hernia, gout, endometriosis, and cataract are excluded until 24 months from date of your first Health Guard Policy

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    • Maternity Expenses

    Treatment expenses related to maternity are excluded until 72 months from date of your first Health Guard Policy

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    • Expenses for Medical Investigation & Evaluation

    Medical expenses primarily for diagnostic procedures and medical evaluation unrelated to the current diagnosis or treatment

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    • Dietary Supplements & Substances

    Cost of supplements that are purchased without a prescription by a certified doctor as a part of treatment, including vitamins, minerals and organic substances

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    • Cosmetic Surgery Expenses

    Treatment to change appearance unless it is for reconstruction required for a medically essential treatment or following an accident or burns

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    • Treatment for Self-Inflicted Acts

    Medical expenses incurred as a result of self-harm, as a result of intoxication, illegal actions, hazardous activities, etc.

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    • Deductibles & Co-pays

    Part of the claim will be borne by you if you have opted for deductibles or co-pay

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    • Note

    Please read policy wording for detailed exclusions

    Additional Covers

    What else can you get?
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    • Air Ambulance Cover (Available for SI 5 Lacs & Above)

    Covers expenses incurred for rapid ambulance transportation to the nearest hospital in an airplane or helicopter from the first incident site of illness or accident during policy period

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    • Voluntary Aggregate Deductible

    Covers medical expenses for in-patient hospitalisation beyond the voluntary aggregate deductible limit (INR 50,000/ INR 1,00,000/ INR 2,00,000/ INR 3,00,000) as opted as per policy terms for in-patient hospitalisation treatment

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    • Health Prime Rider

    Coverage for in-person or online doctor consultation, dental wellness, emotional wellness, and diet & nutrition consultations as per the chosen plan

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    • Respect Rider (Senior Care)

    Senior citizens can avail emergency assistance with services such as SOS alert, doctor on call, and 24x7 ambulance service

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    • Room Capping Waiver

    Removes the room type restriction of "up to single private air-conditioned room" for Health Guard Gold and Platinum plans and provides coverage for actual room rent expenses without a limit

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    • More Add-Ons

    Explore more add-ons to enhance coverage

    What is Health Guard?

    Health Guard is a comprehensive health insurance plan from Bajaj General Insurance which provides financial assistance against medical expenses. Additionally, it covers costs related to hospitalisation surgeries, pre- and post-hospitalisation, along with ambulance charges. With the right plan you may also get coverage for preventive health check-ups.

     

    You can also get additional benefits, such as cashless treatment at network hospitals, coverage for daycare procedures, and wellness rewards. Therefore, this policy is tailored to suit different lifestyles and needs.

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    Quick Overview

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      Comprehensive Financial Protection: The Health Guard plan gives complete financial protection against eligible expensive hospital costs. 

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      Flexible Plan Options: You can choose from Silver, Gold or Platinum plans that are made perfectly for you. 

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      Cashless Healthcare Network: You can get access to instant cashless medical treatment across more than 18400+ hospitals. 

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      Instant Benefit: Get instant benefit as the full sum insured automatically restores to 100% during medical emergencies.  

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      Rewarding Wellness Incentives: You can earn significant premium savings and renewal discounts if you remain actively healthy. 

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      Seamless Digital Facility: You can buy, customise, decide and manage your Health Guard policy seamlessly on digital platforms. 

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      No Initial Checkup: If you are an eligible applicant and under 45, you don’t need any initial checkups.  

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      Premium Discounts: You can save on policy costs by choosing a multi-year duration Health Guard Insurance plan.

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    Why Do You Need Bajaj Health Guard Policy?

    Here are the 6 key reasons why you need the Bajaj Health Guard Policy:

    • Cashless Hospitalisation

      You can get access to high-quality healthcare without any immediate out-of-pocket expense stress. Additionally, the policy is accepted at 18400+ network hospitals across India for complete seamless billing.

    • Sum Insured Restoration

      If your base coverage gets exhausted during a major medical emergency, your policy will automatically revert to 100% of the sum insured so you can make future claims.

    • Day Care Procedures

      Advanced medicines allow various treatments to be completed within 24 hours. Bajaj General’s Health Guard policy covers day care surgeries and AYUSH treatments, along with other advanced treatments.

    • Cumulative Bonus

      If you don’t make any claim in a policy year, we will increase your sum insured by a set percentage in the next policy year without hiking the premium.

    • Preventive Care Benefits

      You can protect yourself because our Health Guard benefits you with complementary health checkups and wellness discounts. This actively encourages you to maintain a healthy lifestyle parameter.

    • Pre and Post Hospitalisation

      Covers medical expenses incurred in pre-hospitalisation for 60 days and post-hospitalisation for 90 days for the same illness/injury when the claim is accepted. First-time buyers looking to buy online health insurance conveniently can buy this plan easily before taking admission and during the recovery phase are fully covered.

    What are the Features of Health Guard Policy?

    The features of the Health Guard policy include coverage for inpatient hospitalisation, illness, pre- and post-hospitalisation cover and more. Here are 6 key Health Guard policy features:

     

    What are the Benefits of Buying a Health Guard Plan?

    Wondering what are the benefits of Health Guard health insurance? The following are some of the Health Guard benefits: 

     

    Types of Health Guard Plans

    Health Guard Silver

    The Silver Plan is designed for people looking for health insurance at affordable rates. This plan covers costs related to hospitalisation, ambulance services, costs incurred due to organ donation, AYUSH therapy, and preventive healthcare check-ups.

     

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    Health Guard Gold

    The Gold plan is an extension of the Silver plan because it offers additional coverage. Such as maternity cover and an increased sum assured. This plan is specially designed for families who want more coverage.

     

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    Health Guard Platinum

    This Health Guard premium plan provides comprehensive coverage with features such as recharge of sum assured, super cumulative bonus, maternity and newborn benefits,  along with air ambulance as an optional feature, and bariatric surgery coverage.

     

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    Health Guard at a Glance

    To help you understand the plan better, here is a snapshot of the essential benefits and features offered under Health Guard.

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    Hospital and Daycare Services

    Get medical services at ₹1.5/ 2 lakhs to ₹1 crore for getting admitted and discharged on the same day. 

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    Room Limits

    The policy-defined cap or eligible room category for hospital room rent, based on the selected plan and sum insured.

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    Pre and Post Hospitalisation

    Medical expenses incurred immediately after hospital admission and directly after discharge. 

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    Road Ambulance

    A specialised ground vehicle used to transport patients experiencing acute medical emergencies.

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    Preventive Checkup

    A routine medical checkup is conducted when you feel fine and do not show any signs of illness.

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    Maternity and Newborn Care

    A comprehensive medical coverage is provided to the mother and her baby.

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    Additional Coverage

    Optional extra coverage, like engine cover, roadside assistance, and consumable covers. 

    How Can You Save More with Health Guard?

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      Family Coverage Savings: Insuring more than one family member under the same policy can help you save between 10% and 15% on your premium costs.

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      Online Purchase Discount: Buying the policy through the insurer's online platform offers an additional 5% saving, making health insurance more convenient and cost-effective.

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      Wellness-Based Benefits: Maintaining healthy lifestyle habits and achieving wellness goals can earn you savings of up to 12.5% on your premium amount.

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      Long-Term Policy Savings: Choosing a two-year policy provides a 4% discount, while opting for a three-year policy increases your savings to 8%.

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      Capped Room Rent Advantage: Selecting a capped room rent option can reduce your premium and help you save up to 8% on policy costs.

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      Multiple Ways to Save: Combining eligible discounts and savings features can help lower your overall premium while ensuring comprehensive health insurance coverage for your family.

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    What Is the Pre-Policy Medical Checkup Process for Health Guard?

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      No Pre-Policy Medical Examination: No medical tests before taking the policy for eligible individuals up to 45 years.

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      Guide for Medical Examination: Guidance through all the medical tests required for individuals above 45 years of age.

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      Refund for Medical Test Fees: The company refunds 100 per cent of the medical test fees if the policy is taken.

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      Easy Documentation: Less documentation means the entire process becomes easier for customers.

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      Online Purchase: Comparison, customisation, and purchasing have become easy online.

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      Dedicated Customer Support: Access prompt assistance and guidance throughout the policy purchase process.

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    What Are the Common Exclusions Under Health Guard?

    Thinking, what are the exclusions under the Health Guard policy? So we think it will be beneficial for you to analyse these exclusions in advance to get a clear understanding of the policy. 

     

    These are some of the Health Guard exclusions:

    Coverage of pre-existing ailments after 36 months of waiting period.
    Certain designated diseases after a waiting period of 24 months.
    Joint replacement surgery and bariatric surgery after 36 months of waiting period.
    Coverage excludes dental, cosmetic and fertility treatments.
    Self-inflicted injury, alcohol or drug-induced injury and criminal acts.
    No coverage outside India.
     

    Why Insure Your Health with Bajaj General?

    Bajaj General Insurance is created to offer dependable health care coverage when you really need it. Here are some of the factors for choosing Bajaj General Insurance:

      

    Step-by-Step Guide

    How to Buy Bajaj Health Guard Online?

    How to Buy

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      Visit Bajaj General website

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      Enter personal details

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      Compare health insurance plans

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      Select suitable coverage

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      Check discounts & offers

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      Add optional benefits

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      Proceed to secure payment

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      Receive instant policy confirmation

    How to Renew

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      Login to the app

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      Enter your current policy details

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      Review and update coverage if required

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      Check for renewal offers

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      Add or remove riders

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      Confirm details and proceed

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      Complete renewal payment online

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      Receive instant confirmation for your policy renewal

    How to Claim

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      Notify Bajaj General about the claim using app

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      Submit all the required documents

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      Choose cashless or reimbursement mode for your claim

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      Avail treatment and share required bills

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      Receive claim settlement after approval

    How to Port

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      Check eligibility for porting

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      Compare new policy benefits

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      Apply before your current policy expires

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      Provide details of your existing policy

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      Undergo risk assessment by Bajaj General

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      Receive approval from Bajaj General

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      Pay the premium for your new policy

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      Receive policy documents & coverage details

    Download Policy Documents

    Get instant access to policy details with a single click

    What is the Health Guard Terms You Need to Know About?

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      Premium: A regular payment that you make to your insurance company. By continuing to pay your premiums, you can keep your health policy active. You can choose monthly, quarterly, or annual options.  

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      Deductible: It is the fixed amount that you pay out of your own pocket for the medical care. This takes place before your insurance provider starts paying for your covered health expenses.  

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      Copayment or Copay: It is a fixed and determined fee that you need to pay at the time you receive a specific medical service. For instance, paying ₹1,886 when you visit a doctor. 

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      Coinsurance: Coinsurance is a cost-sharing requirement in an insurance policy where you pay a specific percentage of the covered claim. The insurer pays the remainder. Starts after the annual deductibles are met. 

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      Out-of-Pocket Maximum : This is the maximum absolute amount you need to pay for your covered healthcare services. The time you hit this limit, your insurance steps in and pays 100% of the costs.  

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      Network: The term network in a Health Guard plan refers to a group of hospitals, doctors and pharmacies that have partnered with your insurance company to provide medical services at discounted rates. 

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      Pre-Existing Medical Condition : It refers to the physical illness, issues, or injury that were diagnosed and treated or exhibited symptoms that you had before the start date of your Health Guard insurance. 

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      Health Guard Waiting Period : The waiting period is the specific timeframe which is applicable after buying your policy. During this time, you cannot make any claims or ask for any claim benefits for medical conditions.  

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      Exclusion: Exclusions refer to the treatments, situations, conditions, drugs or healthcare services which are not covered under your policy. Means your Health Guard policy will not pay for these under any circumstances.

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      No Claim Bonus : It is the financial bonus that you get for not making any claims. Instead of punishing you for not making any claims, the insurance companies incentivise you for your low-risk profile.  

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    Frequently Asked Questions on Health Guard

    What is the age limit for taking the Health Guard policy?

    Individuals from 18 years to lifelong can be covered, while dependent children up to 30 years are also eligible.

    What is the wellness benefit under the Health Guard policy?

    You can enjoy a wellness benefit discount of up to 12.5% on your renewal by maintaining good health.

    What is the daily cash benefit under the Health Guard?

    If your insured child (under 12 years) is hospitalised, you are eligible for a daily cash benefit of ₹500 per day, covering reasonable accommodation expenses for up to 10 days per policy year, allowing you to stay with them.

    What is the recharge benefit under the Health Guard Plan?

    If an unfortunate claim exhausts your Sum Insured limit, an additional 20% of the Sum Insured (up to ₹5 lakhs) will be available. However, this benefit is exclusively offered under the Platinum Plan.

    What is a super cumulative bonus under the Health Guard Plan?

    If you choose the Platinum Plan, you get a Super Cumulative Benefit, which increases your Limit of Indemnity by 50% of the base sum insured per year for the first two years. After that, it grows by 10% per year for the next five years.

    Why is medical insurance necessary for your health?

    Medical insurance provides financial protection against unexpected medical expenses, ensuring access to quality healthcare without depleting your savings.

    How many dependent members can I add to my family health insurance plans?

    You can add your spouse, children, parents, and other dependents as per the policy terms, ensuring comprehensive family coverage.

    Why should you compare health insurance plans online?

    Online comparison helps you find the best plan that suits your needs and budget, offering a clear understanding of coverage and benefits.

    Why should you never delay the health insurance premium?

    Delaying premiums can result in policy lapse, losing coverage benefits and financial protection, and may lead to difficulties in renewing the policy.

    How to get a physical copy of your Bajaj General Insurance Limited?

    Request a physical copy from the insurer or take a printout of the digital policy document received via email.

    Is there a time limit to claim health cover plans?

    Claims should be made within the stipulated time as per the policy terms to avoid rejection and ensure timely processing.

    What exactly are pre-existing conditions in an Individual Health Insurance?

    Pre-existing conditions are medical conditions you had before buying your Individual Health Insurance plan. Coverage for these might require waiting periods or exclusions. Be transparent about your health history.

    How is the insurer going to pay my hospital bills?

    Insurers cover hospital bills through reimbursement (you pay upfront and get reimbursed later) or cashless hospitalisation (insurer settles bills directly with network hospitals).

    Are there any tax advantages to purchasing Individual Health Insurance?

    Individual Health Insurance premiums often qualify for tax deductions under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act (India).

    Why should I need Personal Medical Insurance?

    Personal medical insurance offers financial protection against unexpected medical expenses due to illness, accidents, or hospitalisation. It provides peace of mind and safeguards your savings.

    How do I go about renewing health insurance plans?

    Don’t stress the small things in life! The easiest and quickest way to renew your life insurance policy is by doing it online. Topping up your health cover gives you freedom from worrying about heavy medical expenses.

    How is the health insurance renewal premium calculated?

    We know that reading through the ponderous terms and conditions section of a health insurance policy isn’t always easy. So, here is the quick answer. Your renewal premium is calculated based on your age and coverage. As always, you can put the power of compounding to good use by investing in health insurance as early as possible.

    Can I renew my expired health insurance policy?

    Yes, of course. Life can get really busy, and even things as important as renewing your health insurance plan can get sidelined. With Bajaj General, we turn back the clock to give a grace period where you can renew your expired policy. For 30 days from the expiry date, you can still renew your health cover with ease. Now, you can run the race at your own pace. 

    Can I renew health insurance online?

    Absolutely! All you have to do to renew your health insurance is click or tap a few times! You can definitely renew health insurance policies online and also buy a new policy for your family & friends. Click here to know more.

    Will I be able to transfer my health insurance policy from another provider?

    Yes, as per IRDAI regulations, insurance portability between providers is allowed. This also includes transfer of benefits like Cumulative Bonus and credits relating to the waiting period for pre-existing diseases.

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