Health Insurance
Key Features
Protecting You From the Financial Burden of Critical Illness
Coverage Highlights
Get comprehensive coverage for your healthSum Insured as per Severity
The claim disbursal will be as per the severity of the disease covered under the policy
Extensive Critical Illness Coverage
Get coverage for 43 critical illnesses as per policy terms
Wide Sum Insured (SI) Options
Choose adequate sum insured from 5 lacs to 5 crores that suits your need
Lump Sum Payout
Get a lumpsum payout regardless of treatment costs
Lifetime Renewal
Option to avail lifetime renewal services (applicable for continuous coverage)
Flexible Usage
Avail the payout amount as needed for treatment, medication, or rehabilitation
Design Your Own Plan
Option to choose from 5 types of covers that best suits your needs
Note
Please read policy wording for detailed terms and conditions
Inclusions
What’s covered?Cancer Care
Covers critical illness as per category A (25%) and category B (100% sum assured)
Cardiovascular Care
Covers critical illness as per category a (25%) and category B (100% sum assured)
Kidney Care
Covers critical illness as per category A (25%) and category B (100% sum assured)
Neuro Care
Covers critical illness as per category A (25%) and category B (100% sum assured)
Transplant Care & Sensory Organs Care
Covers critical illness as per category A (25%) and category B (100% sum assured)
Note
Please read policy wording for detailed terms and conditions
Exclusions
What’s not covered?Waiting Period
Critical illness diagnosed within the first 180/ 120 days is excluded unless coverage is renewed without a break as per the policy terms
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Treatment for sexually transmitted diseases are not covered
Birth Defects
Expenses for treatment of birth defects and congenital anomalies
War and Related Activities
Expenses incurred due to war, invasion, civil war, rebellion, and related events stays
Natural Perils
Storms, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other natural hazards are not covered
Self-inflicted Injuries
Self-inflicted injuries, suicide attempts, insanity, and illegal acts are not covered
Intoxicating Substances
Coverage for treatment required after misuse of drugs and alcohol (except narcotics used under medical direction)
Note
Please read policy wording for detailed terms and conditions
Additional Covers
What else can you get?Cancer Reconstructive Surgery
Additional sum assured for reconstructive surgery if a category B cancer claim is accepted
Cardiac Nursing
Additional sum assured for cardiac nursing if a category B cardiovascular claim is accepted
Dialysis Care
Additional sum assured for dialysis if a category B kidney care claim is accepted
Physiotherapy Care
Additional sum assured for physiotherapy if a category B neuro care claim is accepted
Sensory Care
Additional sum assured for speech therapy or hearing loss treatments (e.g., cochlear implants) if a category B sensory organs care claim is accepted
Many people often find buying health insurance in Kolkata a complicated process. However, as everything is digital now, health insurance is too. You need to be aware of the type of health insurance that you want to buy and consider your health history.
Bajaj General Insurance will be your perfect partner, as we already have 17 million customers who are receiving our care. With 2 decades of experience, we provide customisable health insurance plans and exclusive discounts.
Kolkata sees different kinds of public health issues. There is a high prevalence of hypertension, diabetes and other diseases. Here is why you need health insurance Kolkata:
Emergencies do not arrive with a timeline. It can strike anytime. Thus, to protect your savings, medical insurance in Kolkata covers emergency care, including stabilisation and intravenous fluids (IV).
Medical inflation in Kolkata continues to rise significantly. Moreover, in a private hospital, the costs are often exorbitant. A health insurance plan covers the high cost, so you receive the best treatment in Kolkata.
Chronic illnesses prevalent in Kolkata include diabetes, heart conditions, cancer, respiratory diseases and many more. When you buy a health insurance plan, you get coverage for these major chronic diseases.
Lastly, health insurance is a financial instrument which covers your whole family under a single plan. This lets you manage their healthcare costs and provide the best care.
Now that you know why you need medical insurance, let us know about the benefits of buying a health insurance plan in Kolkata:
When choosing the best health insurance policy in Kolkata, you have to keep several points in mind. These include the following:
Step-by-Step Guide
How to Buy
1
Visit Bajaj General website
2
Enter personal details
3
Compare health insurance plans
4
Select suitable coverage
5
Check discounts & offers
6
Add optional benefits
7
Proceed to secure payment
8
Receive instant policy confirmation
How to Renew
1
Login to the app
2
Enter your current policy details
3
Review and update coverage if required
4
Check for renewal offers
5
Add or remove riders
6
Confirm details and proceed
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Complete renewal payment online
8
Receive instant confirmation for your policy renewal
How to Claim
1
Notify Bajaj General about the claim using app
2
Submit all the required documents
3
Choose cashless or reimbursement mode for your claim
4
Avail treatment and share required bills
5
Receive claim settlement after approval
How to Port
1
Check eligibility for porting
2
Compare new policy benefits
3
Apply before your current policy expires
4
Provide details of your existing policy
5
Undergo risk assessment by Bajaj General
6
Receive approval from Bajaj General
7
Pay the premium for your new policy
8
Receive policy documents & coverage details
| Branch Name | Address | PIN Code | Contact Number | Business Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
General Insurance Branch in Mani Square, Kolkata |
164/1 Manicktala Main Road, Mani Square 6th Floor, Canal Circle Road, Premises No- 41, Kolkata |
700054 |
033 - 30212900 |
Monday to Saturday: 9.30 AM to 6.30 AM. Sunday Closed. |
|
General Insurance Branch in Rajarhat, Kolkata |
3rd Floor, Block B, Ecospace Plot Number-II/F/116 (Old No AA-II/ Block 2 IT), New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata |
7000156 |
033 - 66049000 |
Monday to Saturday: 9.30 AM to 6.30 AM. Sunday Closed. |
|
General Insurance Branch in New Market, Kolkata |
KAHM Tower, 6th Floor, 13 Nellie Sengupta Sarani, Kolkata |
700087 |
033 - 22520263 |
Monday to Saturday: 9.30 AM to 6.30 AM. Sunday Closed. |
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Step-by-Step Guide
How to Buy
1
Visit Bajaj General website
2
Enter personal details
3
Compare health insurance plans
4
Select suitable coverage
5
Check discounts & offers
6
Add optional benefits
7
Proceed to secure payment
8
Receive instant policy confirmation
How to Renew
1
Login to the app
2
Enter your current policy details
3
Review and update coverage if required
4
Check for renewal offers
5
Add or remove riders
6
Confirm details and proceed
7
Complete renewal payment online
8
Receive instant confirmation for your policy renewal
How to Claim
1
Notify Bajaj General about the claim using app
2
Submit all the required documents
3
Choose cashless or reimbursement mode for your claim
4
Avail treatment and share required bills
5
Receive claim settlement after approval
How to Port
1
Check eligibility for porting
2
Compare new policy benefits
3
Apply before your current policy expires
4
Provide details of your existing policy
5
Undergo risk assessment by Bajaj General
6
Receive approval from Bajaj General
7
Pay the premium for your new policy
8
Receive policy documents & coverage details
You should buy health insurance in Kolkata because of rising health inflation. Private hospital bills in Kolkata can be exorbitant and can cost your life savings without support from a health insurance policy.
Bajaj General Insurance’s family health insurance policies are the best for Bengali households. They offer a higher range of sum insured and exclusive discounts as well. Read the brochure and policy documents for more information.
You will require an identity proof, which includes Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving license, voter ID card, etc. You need to provide age proof as well. You can show your birth certificate, passport or Class 10th or 12th report card for that.
Yes, you can easily buy health insurance online in Kolkata. With Bajaj General Insurance’s app and website, you can easily buy health insurance within minutes.
A cashless hospital network refers to the partner hospitals of an insurance company. In these hospitals, you can avail cashless treatment with no out-of-pocket expenses. Bajaj General has 18,400+ cashless hospital network.
A health insurance policy covers pre and post-hospitalisation, ICU charges, preventive healthcare checkups, inpatient hospitalisation, emergency ambulance coverage, AYUSH treatment and many more. To get the full details of inclusions, you should read the policy wordings carefully.
Health insurance plans in Kolkata do not cover pre-existing diseases (only after a certain waiting period), dental and vision care, cosmetic surgeries, self-inflicted injuries, etc.
A waiting period in health insurance refers to a specific time after which you can make a claim with the insurer. There are mainly 3 types: initial waiting period, pre-existing disease waiting period and maternity benefit waiting period.
Yes, you can easily add family members to your existing health insurance policy. You can add them during renewal or after major events such as marriage or birth.
There is no ideal sum insured amount for a health insurance plan in Kolkata. It depends on your health needs. However, a ₹20 lakh to ₹30 lakh plan should suffice in Kolkata.
You can file a health insurance claim in Kolkata by informing your insurer via a call. Then you have to submit the claim form with the relevant documents. You can do this online or offline.
In a cashless claim, you do not have to pay for the hospital bills. The insurer will settle directly with the hospital. In a reimbursement claim, you have to pay for the hospital bills yourself at first. Then you have to submit the bills, and your insurer will reimburse you.
The settlement time for a health insurance claim depends on the type of claim. For cashless claims, it may be settled in 3-7 hours. For reimbursement claims, it may take 7 to 30 days, depending on the verification process.
The documents you need to raise a claim are the claim form, discharge summary, original hospital bills, prescriptions, diagnostic reports, pharmacy bills, and others.
If your health insurance claim is rejected, you have to read the reason carefully and fix any mistake that you may have made. If you are not satisfied with the reason they provide, you can file a complaint with the Insurance Ombudsman.
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