Health Insurance for Senior CitizenPosted by sanam on June 28th, 2017 There was a time when old age was associated with wisdom and knowledge. It was not so much about taking care of the old, but treasuring the old. Things are different now. But what hasn’t changed is the physical discomforts and diseases that come with advanced age Health Insurance Policies for Senior Citizens Health insurance is of tantamount importance for the elderly due to the simple but unavoidable fact that with increasing age, vulnerability to health risks increases as well. But it is equally important to choose the right policy. What are the things to be kept in mind while choosing a health insurance policy for senior citizens? One should watch out for the following terms/ features:
Advantages Wide berth – Relaxed age limits. Available to anyone between 60 to 75 years old. Immediate coverage – As mentioned before, most health insurance providers want the policyholder to wait years before getting any cover on pre-existing diseases. But Star medical insurance plans Senior Citizen’s Red Carpet starts extends the cover to their customer after 12months of policy issuance. Least waiting period in the market for pre-exisiting diseases. No Pre-Insurance Medical Testing – Most insurers insist on medical testing, which becomes quite a hassle, especially if the holder is aged. Travelling all the way to the laboratory, waiting for your turn – sometimes on an empty stomach – is no laughing matter for someone who is 60- plus and counting. Since Red Carpet doesn’t insist on any such pre-insurance testing. Renewal – Policyholder gets lifelong cover Discounted pricing – 10% discount is offered to those who furnish documents related to stress thallium, BP report, sugar, blood urea and creatinine. It is also applicable if the insured produces a self declaration that any surgery related to brain, heart or cancer has not been done in the past Cashless hospitalization – Cashless hospitalization is available at more than 5400 network hospitals across the nation Consultation – Free telephonic consultation with general physician is provided Service – The company offers a 24x7 toll-free helpline by was of customer service Scope of Coverage:
Bajaj Allianz Silver Health Bajaj Allianz covers hospitalization expenses arising out of pre-existing illnesses from second year onwards. The maximum entry age for the policy is 70 years. But the total coverage will be no more than 50% of the policyholder’s sum assured in a policy year. Source : www.medimanage.com/health-insurance-experts-blog/post/2015/12/01/Health-Insurance-for-Senior-Citizens.aspx#.WVO4nJKGPIU Like it? Share it!More by this author |