What is a Critical Illness Insurance Cover?
Critical illness# insurance cover is a necessity in today’s times with rising costs of healthcare. Critical Illness Insurance Plans provide coverage against specific life-threatening diseases. Treating such critical illnesses may require multiple visits to the hospital over a long period. In addition to the hospitalisation expenses, there will be other costs like fees on doctor visits, medical expenses, and more. A Critical Illness plan pays a lump sum amount that can be used to cover these high expenses. The good thing is that this lump sum payout is in addition to any of your mediclaim or health insurance policy.
Health problems, in most cases, strike unexpectedly. In such cases, the burden of paying for treatment costs can fall on your family. There could also be a loss of income due to the illness. Most of the time, the family dips into their savings kitty built for either their child’s education or one’s own retirement to overcome these expenses. But a critical illness insurance cover can offer the required funds at the right time.
Why should one buy a Critical Illness Cover, (even if you already have a mediclaim plan)?
In this case, a Mediclaim plan will only reimburse your hospitalisation costs. A Critical Illness Cover goes beyond that and helps you cover other expenses like doctor consultation fees, cost of medicines, and more. You can use the money from a critical illness plan to cover ambulance costs and room rent along with pre and post-hospitalisation expenses. Besides, if you have any outstanding loans like a home loan or a car loan, the pay-out can help with dealing with the EMIs. The payout can also be used by your family as a substitute for your income that may be compromised due to an illness.
If you do not have a Critical Illness Cover, you may have to dip into all the hard-earned money that you have saved. The high cost of treatment can erode years of savings in just a few months. However, a critical illness plan offers the financial support you need at the time and helps keep your other savings intact for their respective objectives.
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PROTECTION FOR YOU
High life cover at affordable rates so that your loved ones are financially secure.
CRITICAL ILLNESS BENEFIT
Guaranteed benefit payout up to 
1 Crore in case of 34 life critical illnesses**.
TAX BENEFIT
Save tax^ up to 54,075 u/s 80C & 80D of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Get Life Cover & Health Cover in one plan.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFIT
In case of death due to an accident+, the nominee will be paid the Sum Assured amount.
PROTECTION AGAINST DISABILITY
In case of permanent disability++ due to accident, your policy continues without you having to pay any premiums.
PROTECTION AGAINST DISABILITY
PROTECTION AGAINST DISABILITY
100% BENEFIT PAYOUT
If diagnosed with a Terminal Illness##, we pay you the complete Sum Assured.
Features of critical illness insurance cover
- Lump sum payment option:
On the diagnosis of a critical illness, the insurance company provides a lump sum payout to the policyholder to cover all associated costs of the treatment
- Hassle-free experience:
Thanks to the digital era, policyholders can enjoy a smooth, customer-friendly experience while purchasing or renewing their policies or making claims
- Monthly income:
On being diagnosed with a critical illness, a part of the sum assured is paid out that can substitute monthly salary
- Critical illness coverage:
The coverage is wide and vast with 34 major critical illnesses# covered under the policy
Why should you buy a critical illness insurance plan?
A critical illness# plan is critical nowadays. A few days of being sick can lead to exorbitant hospital bills, making it hard to maintain a favourable standard of living. With a critical illness insurance plan, you can rest assured that your loved ones will not struggle to meet hospital expenses, doctor’s fees, and other expenses. The payouts on the diagnosis of disease are instantly credited to you and can be used to cover varied costs.
How to choose the perfect critical illness insurance plan?
Here are some things you should pay attention to:
- Sum assured:
A high sum assured can offer you a safety net of sufficient funds in tough times. Make sure to select a high sum assured amount
- Age:
Buying a critical illness plan at a young age can offer you a high sum assured with lower premiums
- Critical illness covered:
The more illnesses covered, the wider is the plan’s coverage. The ICICI Prudential Life Plan covers 34 critical illnesses#
- Renewal limit:
It may help to pick a plan that comes with a high age limit of renewal to maximise the benefits of your policy
- Inclusions and exclusions:
It may be advised to check the inclusions and exclusions of your policy and understand the features, terms, and limitations of your plan
How is a critical illness# insurance plan different from other health insurance plans?
Before you invest in health insurance, you need to remember that all costs are not covered by them. Let’s look at a couple of examples to understand the difference a bit better.
Mr. A was suffering from a health condition for which he used his health insurance plan. While his health insurance plan offered financial protection, he was required to submit hospital bills and could only cover the costs of the expenses incurred on his treatment. Auxiliary costs and the loss of income due to the illness were liabilities that Mr. A and his family had to bear on their own.
Mr. B was suffering from a similar health condition and could no longer continue with his job. However, he opted for a critical illness insurance plan. He received a lump sum payment. He used a portion of it to pay for his treatment, while the other part took care of his family’s expenses.
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