New India Assurance Co Ltd. is a Government multinational general insurance company having its headquarters in Mumbai and a global presence in more than 27 countries. Sir Dorabji Tata founded the company in 1919 and since then it has been ruling the market in the non-life insurance business.
New India's tailor-made plan for the senior citizen proposes a maximum coverage towards the well-being of the elderly. It covers crucial areas with lucrative benefits like no claim bonus and free health check-ups.
For children :
Adults :
Minimum : 60
Maximum : 80
Maximum Members : 2
Maximum Adults : 2
Maximum Children :
1 lakh and 1.5 lakh
Family discount
1 year
Above 60 years
For children :
Adults :
Minimum : 60
Maximum : 80
Maximum Members : 2
Maximum Adults : 2
Maximum Children :
1 lakh and 1.5 lakh
Family discount
1 year
Above 60 years
Due to scientific progress, some procedures/treatments do not require you to be hospitalized for a minimum of 24 hours to raise a claim. This plan covers such procedures.
For every claim free year, you will earn a no claim bonus of 5% up to a maximum of 30%.
If you ever have to opt for organ donation, the hospitalization expenses (excluding the cost of the organ) on the procedure for the donor will be covered up to the sum insured.
The insurance company will compensate you for the medical expenses related to your hospitalization 30 days before the hospitalization up to a maximum of 5% of the hospital bill.
The insurance company will pay you for the medical expenses related to your hospitalization 60 days post hospitalization up to a maximum of 10% of the hospital bill.
You are entitled to a health check up every four claim free years. This amount can be reimbursed up to a maximum limit of 1% of the average sum insured.
You can claim for any treatment sought through alternate medicine like Ayurveda, Unani or Homeopathy up to a maximum of 25% of the sum insured. This claim will be honored as per the policy terms only if you seek the stated treatment in a Government Hospital or any institute duly recognized by the Government or any other governing body.
This plan provides ambulance cover for Rs.1,000.
For any reason, should you decide not to proceed with the policy, you can return the same and request for a refund within ten days from the date of receipt of the policy document.
You can claim for the hospitalization basis the following limits:
For every admissible claim, the insurer has to bear a co-payment of 10%.
A 30 days cooling off period for all claims except any arising out of accidental injuries.
The policy covers some specific diseases/treatments only after 18 or 24 months. These include Stone in Gall Bladder & Bile duct, Cataract, Hysterectomy, Myomectomy for Fibroids, and so forth.
You can claim for any pre-existing conditions after a waiting period of 48 months from the policy start date.
At an additional premium, you can opt to waive the usual waiting period for any illness arising out of Diabetes mellitus and Hypertension. The same can be covered from the inception of the policy.
Product Name | Senior Citizen |
Minimum Age of Entry | 60 years |
Maximum Age of Entry | 80 years |
Sum Insured | Rs.1 lakh to Rs.1.5 lakh |
Policy Tenure | 1 year |
Family Definition | Individual – self, spouse |
Premium Calculated on Basis of | Age (i.e. sum insured chosen) |
The below documents are required to buy New India Senior Citizen Mediclaim Policy:
The below documents are required to file New India Senior Citizen Mediclaim Policy:
Further documents may be called upon for by the claim processing team if requirement for the same arises.
Offers tax rebate under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act, 1961 on payment of the premium of the Senior Citizen Mediclaim Policy.
The Plan will not cover any liabilities towards the treatments of following conditions-
Note: The complete list of what is omitted from the scope of coverage forms a part of the policy wordings. Kindly refer the same for additional reference.
New India's Senior Citizen Mediclaim policy is a tailor-made product that covers you against medical costs due to specific critical illnesses, ailments, injuries or accidents. With useful features like a complimentary health checkup, no claim bonus and an option to include Diabetes and Hypertension from day one is what makes the policy unique. On a flip-side, a limit on the room rent and sub-limit on some of the procedures along with a co-payment clause can be a bit discouraging.
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