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Date: 22/03/2015
Policy Number: 30410704201500 Customer ID: 0000355120 Dear Dr. Subir Roy
Houseno.106 Shree Gaondevi Siddhi Chs, Devichapada Near Gaondevi Mandir, Dombivli West, -,
Mumbai, Maharashtra-421202 Mobile: 09930830118
Thank you for choosing Max Bupa as your preferred health insurance partner. At Max Bupa, we put your health first and are committed to provide you access to the very best of healthcare, backed by the highest standards of service.
Please find enclosed your Max Bupa Policy Kit which will help you understand your policy in detail and give you more information on how to access our services easily. Your policy kit includes the following:
Personalized Health Card: To access our wide range of hospitals for cashless hospitalization.
Insurance Certificate: Confirming your specific policy details like date of commencement, persons covered and specific conditions related to your plan.
Premium Receipt : Receipt issued for the premium paid by you.
Policy Terms and Conditions : For a clear understanding of policy coverages and exclusions.
Claim Form : For cashless as well as reimbursement of claims. Information sheet: This confirms the detail as per your conversation with the Health Insurance
Counsellor-Telesales. Annexure of Policyholder Servicing Turnaround Times as prescribed by Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority (IRDA) Do visit us online at www.maxbupa.com to view and download our updated list of network hospitals in your city, download claim forms and for other useful information. You can register with us online using your policy number, date of birth & email id and access your policy details. In case of any further assistance, call us at 1800-3010-3333 (Toll Free) or email us at [email protected]. I request you to read your policy terms and conditions highlighted in the Customer Information Sheet of this document so that you are fully aware of your policy benefits. Assuring you of our best services and wishing you and your loved ones good health always. Yours Sincerely,
Somesh Chandra
Chief Operations Officer & Chief Quality Officer Important - Please read this document and keep in a safe place.
Corrigendum to Key Feature Document -Family First Maternity: Kindly note that under Heartbeat
Family First policy, Maternity Benefit are payable post a waiting period of 24 months from the policy
issuance as per plan eligibility. The Condition of minimum 3 adults / one male member for payment of
maternity claims as mentioned in the Key feature document (provided along with the proposal form)
shall not apply and may be ignored.
Free Look Period: We offer you a 15 day free look period. Please read your policy terms and conditions in the Customer Information Sheet of this document. If you are not satisfied, you have the option to cancel the policy within 15 days of the receipt of policy.
Key Benefits of your policy are as follows
Particulars Benefit Offering (on Annual Basis)
Hospitalization Expenses Upto Sum Insured
All Day Care Procedures Upto Sum Insured
Pre & Post Hospitalization Expenses Pre Hospitalization upto 30 days
Post Hospitalization upto 60 days
Maternity & New Born Baby Cover As per your plan
Organ Donor Upto Sum Insured
Health Check up As per your plan
Loyalty Benefit Bonus Points 10% of last paid premium (excluding service tax)
Or Enhanced Sum Insured 10% of expiring base Sum Insured maximum upto 50% of the current base sum insured.
Domiciliary Hospitalization Upto 5% of Sum Insured
Ambulance Cover Upto Sum Insured in case of network hospi tals
Upto Rs. 2000 in case of non-network hospitals
The major exclusions of your policy are as follows
Particulars Details
Initial waiting period 90 days (not applicable for renewal policies)
Pre Existing Disease * 48 months(Silver)/24 months(Gold and Platinum) since
inception of first policy with us
Specific waiting period for insured above the age of 60 years
24 months since inception of first policy with us
Personal Waiting Period * 24 months since inception of first policy with us
Permanent Exclusions + As mentioned in Policy Wording
+ Please refer to Customer Information Sheet in this policy document to know more
* Please refer to Policy Certificate to know conditions (if any)
You can reach us on 1800-3010-3333
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Policy Document Insurance Certificate
Original Policyholder Details at the Time of First Risk Inception
Original Policyholder Name Subir Roy
Original Policyholders address Houseno.106 Shree Gaondevi Siddhi Chs, Devichapada Near Gaondevi Mandir, Dombivli West, Mumbai, -, Maharashtra - 421202
Premium Details
Net Premium (Rs.)
Service Tax (Rs.)
Education Cess (Rs.)
Secondary & Higher Education
Cess (Rs.)
Gross Premium (Rs.)
Gross Premium (Rs.) (in words)
16,804.00 2,017.00 40.00 20.00 18,881.00 Eighteen Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty One Only
Insured Details
Name of the Insured Person (s)
Age Gender Relationship with the Policy Holder
Pre Existing Condition#
Personal Waiting Period*
Mr. Subir Roy 31 M Applicant None
None
Ms. Sayantanee Sen Roy 26 F Spouse None None
Dr. Subir Roy Houseno.106 Shree Gaondevi Siddhi Chs, Devichapada Near Gaondevi Mandir, Dombivli West, Mumbai, -, Maharashtra - 421202
Branch Office
NOC
Policy Number 30410704201500
Policy Commencement Date
From 20/03/2015 00:00 a.m.
Policy Expiry date To 19/03/2017 23:59 p.m.
Sum Insured (Rs.) 17,00,000 Loyalty Benefit Increase in Sum Assured
Total Sum Insured 17,00,000 Heartbeat Individual No
Heartbeat Family Floater No
Heartbeat Family First Yes Plan opted for FamilyFirst Silver 1 lac + 15 lacs
Policy Period 2 year Renewal Due Date 19/03/2017
(* - Please refer clause 4.d of Part II of the schedule) (# - Pre Existing Conditions as disclosed by the customer or discovered by us during medical underwri ting)
Cover Details
Particulars Details Individual Sum Insured (only in case of Family First) 1,00,000
Floater Sum Insured (only in case of Family First) 15,00,000 Sum Insured 17,00,000
Co-pay (applicable at 65 years and above)
Name of the Insured Person(s) Max Bupa Contribution in
1st Policy Year
Max Bupa Contribution in 2nd
Policy Year (applicable for 2 year
policies only)
Mr. Subir Roy 100 100
Ms. Sayantanee Sen Roy 100 100
Permanent Exclusions (if any):
1
2
3
Optional Benefit/Feature Details
Optional Benefit/Feature (only for Silver SI options
of Individual and Family Floater Plans)
Effective [Y/N]
Deductible N
Optional Benefit/Feature Contribution of Max Bupa
Co-pay below 65 years N
Emergency Medical Evacuation (outside India)
Applicable Region (Only for Platinum Policies) No
Nominee Details
Nominee Name Sayantanee Sen Roy
Relationship Spouse
Agent Details
Agent Name Agent
Code
Agent
Contact No.
Agent
Landline No
Agent Address
NA NA NA NA ,
The stamp duty of Re.1 (Rupee one only) vide in challan no. F.10(16210)/ COS(HQ)/CD dated 16th October 2014 through e-stamp certificate No.IN-DL31147224239846M dated 10th November 2014. Service Tax Registration No.: AAFCM7916HST001.
For and on behalf of Max Bupa Health Insurance Co. Ltd.
Somesh Chandra
Chief Operations Officer & Chief Quality Officer Location: New Delhi
Date: 22/03/2015
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Information Summary Sheet
Subject: Information summary of your Health Insurance Policy Dear Dr. Subir Roy, We welcome you to Max Bupa! Thank you for choosing a Max Bupa Health Insurance policy. This letter is with reference to your telephone conversation dated 20/03/2015 with our Health Insurance Counselor-Telesales for buying a health insurance policy. The information provided by you has been mentioned below and FamilyFirst Silver 1 lac + 15 lacs bearing 30410704201500 has been issued based on this information. You are requested to kindly go through the details mentioned below. In case of any discrepancy or further clarifications on information mentioned below or in the policy copy attached, please call us within 15 days of receipt of this letter. Our contact centre number is 1800-3010-3333.
Medical Questions
Within the last 2 years have you consulted a doctor or healthcare professional?
Within the last 7 years have you been to Hospital for an operation and/or an investigation (eg. Scan, X- Ray, biopsy or Blood test)?
Do you take tablets, medicines, or drugs on a regular basis?
Within the last 3 months have you experienced any health problems or medical conditions which you have not seen a doctor for?
Dr. Subir Roy Houseno.106 Shree Gaondevi Siddhi Chs, Devichapada Near Gaondevi Mandir, Dombivli West, Mumbai, -, Maharashtra - 421202
Branch Office
NOC
Policy Number 30410704201500
Policy Commencement Date
From 20/03/2015 00:00 a.m.
Policy Expiry date To 19/03/2017 23:59 p.m.
Sum Insured (Rs.) 17,00,000 Loyalty Benefit Increase in Sum Assured
Total Sum Insured 17,00,000 Heartbeat Individual No
Heartbeat Family Floater No
Heartbeat Family First Yes Plan opted for FamilyFirst Silver 1 lac + 15 lacs
Policy Period 2 year Renewal Due Date 19/03/2017
Mr. Subir Roy No Yes No No
Ms. Sayantanee Sen Roy
No No No No
Original Policyholder Details at the Time of First Risk Inception
Original Policyholder Name Subir Roy
Original Policyholders address Houseno.106 Shree Gaondevi Siddhi Chs, Devichapada Near Gaondevi Mandir, Dombivli West, Mumbai, -, Maharashtra - 421202
Premium Details
Net Premium (Rs.)
Service Tax (Rs.)
Education Cess (Rs.)
Secondary & Higher Education Cess (Rs.)
Gross Premium (Rs.)
Gross Premium (Rs.) (in words)
16,804.00 2,017.00 40.00 20.00 18,881.00 Eighteen Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty One Only
Insured Details
Name of the Insured Person (s)
Age Gender Relationship with the Policy Holder
Pre Existing Condition
Personal Waiting Period *
Mr. Subir Roy 31 M Applicant None
None
Ms. Sayantanee Sen Roy 26 F Spouse None
None
(* - Please refer clause 4.d of Part II of the schedule)
Cover Details
Particulars Details Individual Sum Insured (only in case of Family First) 1,00,000
Floater Sum Insured (only in case of Family First) 15,00,000 Sum Insured 17,00,000
Co-pay (applicable at 65 years and above)
Name of the Insured Person(s) Max Bupa Contribution in 1st
Policy Year
Max Bupa Contribution in 2nd Policy
Year (applicable for 2 year policies
only)
Mr. Subir Roy 100 100
Ms. Sayantanee Sen Roy 100 100
Permanent Exclusions (if any):
1
2
3
Optional Benefit/Feature Details
Optional Benefit/Feature (only for Silver SI options of Individual and Family Floater Plans)
Effective [Y/N]
Deductible N
Optional Benefit/Feature Contribution of Max Bupa
Co-pay below 65 years N
Emergency Medical Evacuation (outside India)
Applicable Region (Only for Platinum Policies) No
Nominee Details
Nominee Name Relationship
Sayantanee Sen Roy Spouse Agent Details
Agent Name Agent Code
Agent Contact No.
Agent Landline No
Agent Address
NA NA NA NA ,
For & on behalf of Max Bupa Health Insurance Co. Ltd.
Somesh Chandra
Chief Operations Officer & Chief Quality Officer Disclaimer: The Cover provided by us is subject to the policy terms and conditions. Please read the terms and
conditions carefully.
Date: 22/03/2015
Location: New Delhi
Premium ReceiptDear Dr. Subir RoyHouseno.106 Shree Gaondevi Siddhi Chs,Devichapada Near Gaondevi Mandir,Dombivli West,-,Mumbai,Maharashtra - 421202
We acknowledge the receipt of payment towards the premium of the following health insurance policy:
Policy Holders Name Dr. Subir Roy Policy Number 30410704201500
FamilyFirst Silver 1 lac + 15 lacs Plan Opted for Sum Insured (Rs) 17,00,000
Commencement Date# 20/03/2015 Expiry date 19/03/2017
Net Premium(Rs.) 16,804.00
Service Tax(Rs.) 2,017.00
Education Cess (Rs.) 40.00
Secondary & Higher Education Cess (Rs.) 20.00
Gross Premium (Rs.) 18,881.00
*Stamp Duty#Issuance of policy is subject to clearance of premium paidDetails of persons Insured:
Mr. Subir Roy 31 M Applicant 1,00,000Ms. Sayantanee Sen Roy 26 F Spouse 1,00,000
Name of person Insured Age Gender Relationship to policy holder Individual Cover(Rs.)(Only in case of Family First)
Somesh ChandraChief Operations Officer & Chief Quality Officer
For & On behalf of Max Bupa Health Insurance Co. Ltd.
Upon issuance of this receipt, all previously issued temporary receipts, if any, related to this policy are considered null and void. For the purpose of deduction under section 80D, the benefit shall be as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and any amendments made thereafter. In the event of non-realization of premium, Tax benefits cannot be obtained against this premium receipt. For your eligibility and deductions please refer to provisions of Income Tax Act 1961 as modified and consult your tax consultant.
Service tax Registration number: AAFCM7916HST001
Location: New Delhi Date : 22/03/2015
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Terms & Conditions of the Policy
1. Terms & Conditions
TheinsurancecoverprovidedunderthisPolicytotheInsuredPersonupto
theSumInsuredisandshallbesubjectto(a)thetermsandconditionsof
this Policy and (b) the receipt of premium, and (c) Disclosure to
Information Norm (including by way of the Proposal or Information
SummarySheet)forYourselfandonbehalfofallpersonstobeinsured.
Please inform Us immediately of any change in the address, state of
health,orofanyotherchangesaffectingYouoranyInsuredPerson.
2. Benefits
The Policy covers reasonable expenses incurred towards medical
treatment taken during the Policy Period for an Illness, Accident or
conditiondescribedbelowifthisiscontractedorsustainedbyanInsured
PersonduringthePolicyPeriodandsubjectalwaystotheSumInsured,
anysubsidiary limit specified in theProductBenefitsTable, the terms,
conditions, limitations and exclusions mentioned in the Policy and
eligibilityaspertheinsuranceplanoptedforintheProductBenefitsTable
andasshownintheScheduleofInsuranceCertificate:
2.1. Inpatient Care
WewillcoverMedicalExpensesfor:
(a) MedicalPractitionersfees
(b) Diagnosticsprocedures
(c) Medicines,drugsandconsumables
(d) Intravenous fluids, blood transfusion, injection administration
charges
(e) Operationtheatrecharges
(f) Thecostofprostheticsandotherdevicesorequipmentifimplanted
internallyduringaSurgicalProcedure.
(g) IntensiveCareUnitcharges
2.2. Hospital Accommodation
We will cover Reasonable Charges for Room Rent for Hospital
accommodation.
2.3. Pre- hospitalization Medical Expenses
Wewill coverMedical Expenses incurreddue to Illnessup to 30days
immediatelybeforeanInsuredPersonsadmissiontoaHospitalforthe
sameIllnessaslongasWehaveacceptedanInpatientCareHospitalization
claimunderSection2.1above.Pre-hospitalizationMedicalExpensescan
beclaimedasreimbursementonly.
2.4. Post-Hospitalization Medical Expenses
Wewill coverMedical Expenses incurreddue to Illnessup to 60days
immediately after an InsuredPersons discharge fromHospital for the
sameIllnessaslongasWehaveacceptedanInpatientCareHospitalization
claimunderSection2.1above.Post-hospitalizationMedicalExpensescan
beclaimedasreimbursementonly.
2.5. Day-Care Treatment
We will cover Medical Expenses for Day-Care Treatment where such
procedures/treatments are undertaken by an Insured Person in a
Hospital/DayCareCenterforacontinuousperiodoflessthan24hours.
WewillalsocovertheMedicalExpensesforChemotherapy,Radiotherapy,
Hemodialysis or any other procedure which requires a period of
specializedobservationorcareaftercompletionoftheprocedurewhere
suchprocedureisundertakenbyanInsuredPersoninaHospital/DayCare
Centerforacontinuousperiodoflessthan24hours.
AnyOPDTreatmentundertakeninaHospital/DayCareCenterwillnotbe
covered.
2.6. Domiciliary Treatment
WewillcoverMedicalExpensesformedicaltreatmenttakenathomeif
thiscontinuesforanuninterruptedperiodof3daysandtheconditionfor
which treatment is taken would otherwise have necessitated
Hospitalization as long as either (i) the attendingMedical Practitioner
confirmsthattheInsuredPersoncouldnotbetransferredtoaHospitalor
(ii)theInsuredPersonsatisfiesUsthataHospitalbedwasunavailable.
2.7. Maternity Benefits
1A. For Family Floater Policy only
WewillcoverMaternityExpensessubjecttothefollowing:
(a) ThisbenefitisavailableonlyunderaFamilyFloaterPolicy.
(b) ThisbenefitisavailableforYouorYourspouseprovidedYouandYour
spouse,botharecoveredunderthesamePolicy.
(c) FortheInsuredPersoninrespectofwhomaclaimismadeunder
Section2.7,sincethedateofcommencementofthefirstPolicyYear
providedthatcoverwillbeavailableunder theMaternityBenefit
onlyafter24monthsofcontinuouscoveragehaveelapsedsincethe
inceptionofthefirstPolicywithUs.
(d) Ourmaximumliabilityperpregnancywillbesubjecttothespecified
sub-limitasshownintheProductBenefitsTable;
1B. For Family First Policy only
WewillcoverMaternityExpensessubjecttothefollowing:
(a) ThisbenefitisavailabletoanadultfemaleInsuredPersononly;
(b) FortheInsuredPersoninrespectofwhomaclaimismadeunder
Section2.7,sincethedateofcommencementofthefirstPolicyYear
providedthatcoverwillbeavailableunder theMaternityBenefit
onlyafter24monthsofcontinuouscoveragehaveelapsedsincethe
inceptionofthefirstPolicywithUs;
(c) OurmaximumliabilityforMaternityBenefitsunderthePolicyforthe
Policy Period for all the Insured Persons will be subject to the
specifiedsub-limitasshownintheProductBenefitsTable.
2. We will cover Medical Expenses related to a Medically Necessary
terminationofpregnancysubjecttotheconditionsmentionedinSection
2.7above.
3. Thebenefit under Section2.7 (1A), 2.7 (1B) and2.7(2) abovemaybe
claimedonlytwiceduringthelifetimeofthePolicyincludinganyrenewal
thereof.
4. ThefollowingexpensesarenotcoveredunderMaternityBenefit:
(a) MedicalExpensesinrespectoftheharvestingandstorageofstem
cells when carried out as a preventivemeasure against possible
futureIllnesses.
(b) MedicalExpensesforectopicpregnancy.However,theseexpenses
arecoveredundertheInpatientCarebenefitunderSection2.1.
2.8 New Born Baby
IfWehaveacceptedaMaternityBenefitsclaimunderSection2.7above,
thenWewill:
a. Cover Medical Expenses towards the medical treatment of the
Insured Persons New Born Baby while the Insured Person is
HospitalizedforInpatientCarefordelivery.
b. CovertheNewBornBabyasanInsuredPersonuntiltheexpiryofthe
PolicyYearinwhichthebabyisbornwithoutthepaymentofany
additionalpremium.
c. CovertheReasonableChargesforvaccinationoftheNewBornBaby
forthevaccinationsshowninAnnexureItothisPolicyuntiltheNew
BornBabycompletesoneyear. IfthePolicyendsbeforetheNew
BornBabyhascompletedoneyear,then,Wewillonlycoversuch
vaccinationsuntilthebabycompletesoneyear,andonlyifWehave
acceptedthebabyasanInsuredPersonatthetimeofrenewaland
Youhavepaidthepremiumaccordingly.
2.9 Organ Donor
WewillcoverMedicalExpensesforanorgandonorstreatmentforthe
harvestingoftheorgandonatedprovidedthat:
a. ThedonationconformstoTheTransplantationofHumanOrgansAct
1994andtheorganisfortheuseoftheInsuredPerson;
b. TheInsuredPersonhasbeenMedicallyAdvisedtoundergoanorgan
transplant
Policy Document Part II
Wewillnotcover:
(a) Pre-hospitalization or post-hospitalization Medical Expenses or
screeningexpensesofthedonororanyotherMedicalExpensesasa
resultoftheharvestingfromthedonor;
(b) Costs directly or indirectly associatedwith the acquisition of the
donorsorgan.
2.10 Emergency ambulance
WewillcoverReasonableChargesforambulanceexpensesincurredto
transfertheInsuredPersonbysurfacetransportfollowinganEmergency
tothenearestHospitalwithadequatefacilitiesif:
a. The ambulance service is offered by a healthcare or ambulance
serviceprovider;and
b. Wehave accepted an In-patientHospitalization claimunder the
provisionsofSection2.1above;
2.11 Health Relationship Loyalty Program
IfthePolicyisrenewedwithUswithoutanybreak,eachInsuredPerson
will become eligible to participate in the Health Relationship Loyalty
ProgramannouncedbyUsfromtimetotime.Underthisprogram,You
maychooseanyoneofthefollowingoptions:
(a) Receive the vouchers offered by Us for availing certain specified
servicesandproducts;OR
(b) IncreasetheBaseSumInsured.
Itisagreedandunderstoodthat:
(i) Theseoptionsareavailableforindividual,FamilyFloaterandFamily
FirstPolicies;
(ii) The option chosen by You under Section 2.11would apply to all
InsuredPersonsforthatPolicyYear;
(iii) Once Youhaveopted for increasing theBase Sum Insuredunder
Section2.11 inanyPolicyYear, theoptionof choosing to receive
vouchersshallnotbeapplicableforthatPolicyinanysubsequent
PolicyYears,evenifthetotalincreasedSumInsuredhasreachedthe
maximumlimitpermittedunderthePolicy.
(iv) IftheoptiontoreceivevouchersischosenbyYou,then:
(1) IfthePolicyPeriodisoneyear,Weoffervouchers,ineitherelectronic
orphysicalform,worth10%ofthelastpremiumreceivedforavailing
certainspecifiedservicesandproducts.
(2) If the Policy Period is two years, We offer vouchers, in either
electronicorphysicalform,worth5%ofthelastpremiumreceived
onthecommencementofeachPolicyYearcommencingfromthe
secondPolicyYear.
(3) TheInsuredPersonmayavailoftheservicesandproductsspecified
withintheperiodspecifiedinoralongwiththevoucher,provided
that:
(i) The vouchers are used for only those health services and
benefitscommunicatedfromtimetotime;and
(ii) The conditions or limitations specified in the vouchers are
adheredto;and
(iii) ThePolicyiscontinuouslyrenewed.
(v) IftheoptiontoincreasetheBaseSumInsuredischosen,then:
(1) Thisoptionwillbeappliedon:
(i) TheBaseSumInsuredifthePolicyisanindividualorFamily
FloaterPolicy;
(ii) TheindividualBaseSumInsuredifthePolicyisaFamilyFirst
Policy.
(2) ForeachPolicyYear,Weoffera10%increaseontheexpiringBase
SumInsureduptoamaximumof50%oftheBaseSumInsuredof
thatPolicyYearprovidedthatthePolicy isrenewedcontinuously.
Thesub-limitsapplicabletovariousbenefitswillremainthesame
andshallnotincreaseproportionatelywiththeincreaseintotalSum
Insured.
2.12 Health Checkup
WewillcoverthecostofahealthcheckupasperYourplaneligibilityas
definedintheProductBenefitsTable.Wewillonlycoverhealthcheckups
arrangedbyUsthroughOurempanelledserviceproviders.
2.13 Consultation and Diagnostic Tests (For Platinum Policyholders only)
We will cover an Insured Persons Reasonable Charges for Medically
NecessaryconsultationwithaMedicalPractitioner,asanOPDTreatment
toassesstheInsuredPersonshealthconditionforanyIllness.Wewillalso
payforanyDiagnosticTestsprescribedbytheMedicalPractitionerand
medicinespurchasedunderandsupportedwithaMedicalPractitioners
prescriptionuptothesub-limitsshownintheProductBenefitsTable.
IfthePolicyisrenewedwithUswithoutanybreakandthereisaunutilized
amount(notusedbytheInsuredPerson)undertheapplicablesub-limit
(asspecifiedintheProductsBenefitsTable)inaPolicyYear,thenWewill
carry forward 80% of this unutilized amount to the immediately
succeeding Policy Year, provided that the total amount (including the
unutilizedamountavailableunderthisbenefit)shallatnotimeexceed2.5
timestheamountoftheentitlementinrespectofthisbenefitunderthe
planapplicabletotheInsuredPersonpertheProductBenefitsTable.
2.14 Child Care Benefits (For Platinum Policyholders only)
WewillcoverReasonableChargesforthevaccinationsshowninAnnexure
ItothisPolicyforchildrenwhoareincludedasInsuredPersonsuntilthey
havecompleted12yearsofage.Wewillalsocoverexpensestowardsone
consultationfornutritionandgrowthprovidedtothechildduringavisit
forvaccination.
2.15 Family First Benefit
This provision is applicable only to Family First Policies:
Individual cover
WithintheSumInsured,thereisanindividualinsurancecoverforeach
InsuredPersonwhichshallbeuptotheamountspecifiedintheSchedule
ofInsuranceCertificateforthatInsuredPerson.Ourmaximumliabilityfor
anyandallclaimsinrespectofanInsuredPersonunderthePolicyduring
thePolicyPeriodshallbelimitedtotheIndividualCoveramountspecified
intheScheduleofInsuranceCertificateforthatInsuredPerson.
Floater cover
Within the Sum Insured, there is a floater insurance cover up to the
amount specified in theScheduleof InsuranceCertificate. This floater
covermaybeutilizedonlyiftheIndividualCoveramountofanInsured
PersonisfullyexhaustedandthereisafurtherclaimunderthePolicy.Our
maximum,totalandcumulativeliabilityforanyandallsuchfurtherclaims
inrespectofallInsuredPersonsunderthePolicyduringthePolicyPeriod
shallbelimitedtotheFloaterCoveramountspecifiedintheScheduleof
InsuranceCertificate.
2.16 Emergency Medical Evacuation and Hospitalization (for Platinum
Policyholders only)
We will cover Emergency Medical Evacuation and Medical Expenses
incurredonHospitalization,outsideIndia,butwithinonlythoseregions
specifiedintheScheduleofInsuranceCertificate.
1. Emergency Medical Evacuation and Hospitalization
WewillprovideassistanceinMedicalEvacuationoftheInsuredPerson
and cover the Reasonable Charges for transportation of the Insured
Person (and an attending Medical Practitioner if this is Medically
Necessary) following an Emergency, to the nearest Hospital which is
preparedtoadmittheInsuredPersonprovidedthat:
i. Necessarymedical treatment cannot beprovidedat theHospital
wheretheInsuredPersonissituatedatthetimeofEmergency;
ii. The Medical Evacuation has been prescribed by a Medical
PractitionerandisMedicallyNecessary;and
iii. Our Service Provider has approved the request for Medical
Evacuation.
IftheInsuredPersonisrequiredtobeHospitalizedinanEmergencywhen
theInsuredPersonisoutsideIndia,butwithinthoseregionsspecifiedin
theScheduleofInsuranceCertificate,WewillcoverthefollowingMedical
ExpensestowardsmedicaltreatmentuntiltheInsuredPersonreachesa
MedicallyStableCondition:
(a) MedicalPractitionersfees
(b) Diagnosticsprocedures
(c) Medicines,drugsandconsumables
(d) Intravenous fluids, blood transfusion, injection administration
charges
(e) Operationtheatrecharges
(f) Thecostofprostheticsandotherdevicesorequipmentifimplanted
internallyduringaSurgicalProcedure.
(g) IntensiveCareUnitcharges
(h) ReasonableChargesforRoomRentforHospitalaccommodation
2. Specific Exclusions to Section 2.16
WeshallnotbeliableunderSection2.16foranyclaiminconnectionwith
orinrespectofthefollowing:
2.1 Anytreatmentorclaimsfallingunderanyexclusionorwaitingperiod
specifiedinSections2.7,2.17or4.
2.2 Anyclaimarisingafterthefirst180cumulativedaysoftraveloutside
IndiaduringthePolicyYear.
5. Claims Procedure applicable to all claims under Section 2.16
a) Claims for Emergency Medical Evacuation
(i) IntheeventofanEmergency,OurServiceProvidershallbe
contacted immediatelyonthehelplinenumberspecified in
theInsuredPersonshealthcard.
(ii) OurServiceProviderwillevaluatethenecessityforevacuation
of the Insured Person and if the request for Medical
Evacuation is approved, the Service Provider shall pre-
authorisethetypeoftravelthatcanbeutilizedtotransport
theInsuredPersonandprovideinformationonthenearest
Hospitalthatmaybeapproachedformedicaltreatmentofthe
InsuredPerson.
(iii) IftheServiceProviderpre-authorisestheMedicalEvacuation
oftheInsuredPersonthroughanairambulance,theService
Providershallalsoarrangeforthesametobeprovidedtothe
InsuredPersonunlessthereareanylogisticalconstraintsor
the medical condition of the Insured prevents Emergency
MedicalEvacuation.
(iv) IftheServiceProviderpre-authorisestheMedicalEvacuation
oftheInsuredPersonthroughairtravelandiftheconditionof
the InsuredPersonpermits travel by commercial airline as
certified by the treating Medical Practitioner, the Service
Providershallarrangeone-wayeconomyclassairticketsor
equivalent by the most direct route from the place of
evacuationtotheplacetowheretheInsuredPersonisbeing
evacuated.
(v) ItisagreedandunderstoodthatWeshallnotcover:
a. Anyclaimsforreimbursementofthecostsincurredinthe
evacuationortransportationoftheInsuredPersonwhile
outsideIndiaoranyclaimswhicharenotpre-authorized
byOurServiceProvider;
b. Anycostsorexpensesincurredinrelationtoanypersons
accompanyingtheInsuredPerson,evenifsuchpersons
arealsoInsuredPersons.
b) Cashless Hospitalization in Emergency at Network Hospitals:
ThehealthcardWeprovidewillenabletheInsuredPersontoaccess
medicaltreatmentatany
NetworkHospitaloutsideIndia,butwithinthoseregionsspecifiedin
theScheduleofInsuranceCertificate,onacashlessbasisonlybythe
productionofthecardtotheNetworkHospitalpriortoadmission,
subjecttothefollowing:
i. IntheeventofanEmergency,theInsuredPersonorNetwork
HospitalshallcallOurServiceProviderimmediately,,onthe
helplinenumberspecifiedintheInsuredPersonshealthcard,
requestingforapre-authorizationforthemedicaltreatment
required.
ii. Our Service Provider will evaluate the request and the
eligibilityoftheInsuredPersonunderthePolicyandcallfor
moreinformationordetails,ifrequired.
iii. OurServiceProviderwillcommunicatedirectlytotheHospital
whethertherequestforpre-authorizationhasbeenapproved
ordenied.
iv. If the pre-authorization request is approved, Our Service
ProviderwilldirectlysettletheclaimwiththeHospital. Any
additionalcostsorexpensesincurredbyoronbehalfofthe
Insured Person beyond the limits pre-authorized by the
ServiceProvidershallbebornebytheInsuredPerson.
v. Thisbenefitisavailableonlyascashlessfacilitythroughpre-authorization
byOurServiceProvider. It isagreedandunderstoodthatWeshallnot
cover:
a. Anyclaimsforreimbursementofthecostsincurredinrelationtothe
HospitalizationoftheInsuredPersonwhileinsideoroutsideIndiaor
anyclaimswhicharenotpre-authorizedbyOurServiceProvider;
b. Any costs or expenses incurred in relation any persons
accompanying the Insured Person during the period of
Hospitalization,evenifsuchpersonsarealsoInsuredPersons.
6. Itisherebyagreedandunderstoodthatinthepre-authorisationmadeby
theServiceProviderunderthisPolicyorinmakinganypaymentunderthis
Policy or in the Service Provider providing access to transportation
facilitiesorprovidinginformationonthenearestHospital,Wemakeno
representationand/orgivenoguaranteeand/orassumenoresponsibility
for the appropr iateness , qua l i ty or ef fec t iveness o f the
treatment/facilities sought or provided. The Medical Emergency
Evacuationserviceshallbeonbesteffortsbasis.
7. It is hereby agreed and understood that,Wemake no representation
and/or give no guarantee and/or assume no responsibility for the
appropriateness, quality or effectiveness of the Medical Evacuation
servicesarrangedbytheServiceProvider.InnoeventshallWebeliablefor
anyclaiminrelationtoorinrespectoftheseservices,includingwithout
limitationthefailureofperformance,error,omission,interruption,defect
ordelayinoperation,tortuousbehaviorornegligenceonthepartofthe
ServiceProvider.
2.17. Specified Illness Cover for treatment abroad (For Platinum Policyholders
only)
(1) If an Insured Person suffers a Specified Illness during the Policy
Periodandwhile thePolicy is in force,Wewill coverReasonable
Charges incurred towards treatment otherwise payable under
Sections2.1and2.2providedthat:
(a) ThesymptomsoftheSpecifiedIllnessfirstoccurormanifest
itselfduringthePolicyPeriodandaftercompletionofthe90
daywaitingperiod;
(b) TheSpecified Illness isdiagnosedbyaMedicalPractitioner
withinIndiaduringthePolicyPeriodandaftercompletionof
the90daywaitingperiod;
(c) Medical treatment for theSpecified Illness is takenoutside
India,butonlywithinthoseregionsspecifiedintheSchedule
ofInsuranceCertificate.
(2) For the purpose of this Specified Illness Cover only, Specified
Illnessmeansthefollowingillnessesorprocedures:
I. Cancer
Amalignanttumorcharacterizedbytheuncontrolledgrowthand
spreadofmalignantcellswithinvasionanddestructionofnormal
tissues.Thisdiagnosismustbesupportedbyhistologicalevidenceof
malignancy. The term cancer includes leukemia, lymphoma and
sarcoma.
SpecificExclusion:Alltumors inthepresenceofHIV infectionare
excluded.
ii. Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
Thedeathofaportionoftheheartmuscleasaresultofinadequate
bloodsupplytotherelevantarea.
iii. Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
The actual undergoing of open / keyhole chest surgery for the
correctionofoneormorecoronaryarteries,whichis/arenarrowed
orblocked.Thediagnosismustbesupportedbyrelevantdiagnostic
testsandconfirmedbyacardiologist.
iv. Major Organ Transplant
Theactualundergoingofatransplantof:
One or more of the following human organs: heart, lung, liver,
kidney,pancreas,thatresultedfromirreversibleend-stagefailureof
therelevantorgan,orhumanbonemarrowusinghaematopoietic
stemcells.
SpecificExclusions:Thefollowingareexcluded:
(a) Otherstem-celltransplants
(b) Whereonlyisletsoflangerhansaretransplanted
v. Stroke
Any cerebrovascular incident including infarction of brain tissue,
thrombosisinanintracranialvessel,hemorrhageandembolisation
from an extra cranial source, which would result in neurological
sequelae.TransientIschemicAttacks(TIA)areexcluded.Treatment
of the neurological sequelae is excluded from the cover if the
primaryconditionisnotcovered.
vi. Surgery of Aorta:
Surgeryofaortaincludinggraft,insertionofstentsorendovascular
repair.
SpecificExclusion:Whereinthesurgeryisrequiredduetounderlying
congenitalcondition.
vii. Coronary Angioplasty
Procedures done for widening a narrowed or obstructed blood
vesseloftheheartwhereinastentmayormaynotbeinsertedinto
thebloodvessel.Thesameispayableonlyiftheprocedureisdone
subsequenttoMyocardialinfarctionorAnginalattack.
viii. Primary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Anabnormalelevationinpulmonaryarterypressurewithorwithout
anyknowncause.Thediseasehastobeconfirmedthroughcardiac
catheter.
ix. Brain Surgery
Anybrain(intracranial)surgeryrequiredofbrainduetotraumaticor
nontraumaticreasons.
SpecificExclusion:SurgeryfortreatingNeurocysticercosis
(3) Specific Exclusions to Section 2.17:
In addition to the specific exclusions specific for any particular
Specific Illness,Wewill not cover any treatmentor claims falling
underanyexclusionorwaitingperiodspecifiedinSections2.7or4.
(4) Claims Procedure
CashlessHospitalizationfacilityforNetworkHospitals:
i. IntheeventofthediagnosisofaSpecifiedIllness,theInsured
PersonshouldcallOurServiceProviderimmediatelyandinany
eventbeforethecommencementofthetravelfortreatment
overseasonthehelplinenumberspecifiedonintheInsured
Personshealthcard,requestingforapre-authorizationforthe
treatment;
ii. Our Service Provider will evaluate the request and the
eligibilityofthe InsuredPersonthePolicyandcall formore
informationordetails,ifrequired.
iii. OurServiceProviderwillcommunicatedirectlytotheHospital
and the Insured Person whether the request for pre-
authorizationhasbeenapprovedordenied.
iv. If the pre-authorization request is approved, Our Service
ProviderwilldirectlysettletheclaimwiththeHospital. Any
additionalcostsorexpensesincurredbyoronbehalfofthe
Insured Person beyond the limits pre-authorized by the
ServiceProvideroratanynon-NetworkHospitalshallbeborne
bytheInsuredPerson.
This benefit is available only as Cashless Facility through pre-
authorizationbyOurServiceProvider.Itisagreedandunderstood
thatWeshallnotcover:
a. Anyclaimsforreimbursementofthecostsincurredinrelation
tothetreatmentoftheSpecifiedIllnessoutsideIndiaorany
claimswhicharenotpre-authorizedbyOurServiceProvider;
b. Any costs or expenses incurred in relation to any persons
accompanying the Insured Person during any period of
treatment,evenifsuchpersonsarealsoInsuredPersons.
c. Anycostsorexpensesincurredinrelationtothetraveltoor
fromtheoverseaslocationwheretreatmentisbeingtaken.
d. Anycostsorexpensesincurredinrelationtoaccommodation
or stay or transportation in the overseas location where
treatmentisbeingtaken.
e. Any pre-Hospitalization or post-Hospitalization costs or
expensesincurredbyoronbehalfoftheInsuredPerson.
f. Anycostsorexpensesincurredinrelationtotransportationof
repatriationofthemortalremainsoftheInsuredPerson.
g. Anycostsorexpensesincurredbyanyorgandonorinrelation
toharvestingoforgans.
h. AnyOPDtreatmenttakenoutsideIndia.
3. Co-payment
Co-paymentwouldbeapplicableinaccordancewiththetableprovided
below, ifany InsuredPerson is65yearsofageoroveron thedateof
commencementofthecurrentPolicyYear,thenitisagreedthatWewill
paythepercentagespecifiedinthetablebelowoftheamountWeassess
for payment or reimbursement in respect of any claimmade by that
InsuredPersonandthebalancewillbebornebytheInsuredPerson.
Co-paymentcontributiontable:
4. Exclusions
WeshallnotbeliableunderthisPolicyforanyclaiminconnectionwithor
inrespectofthefollowing:
a. Pre-Existing Diseases
BenefitswillnotbeavailableforPre-existingDiseases:
(i) for Gold and Platinum Plans only, until 24 months of
continuouscoveragehaveelapsedsincetheinceptionofthe
firstPolicywithUs;
(ii) forSilverPlan,until48monthsofcontinuouscoveragehave
elapsedsincetheinceptionofthefirstPolicywithUs.
(iii) where the Policy is renewed for enhanced Sum Insured,
waitingperiodswouldstartafreshfortheamountofincrease
inSumInsured.
b. 90 Days Waiting Period
Wewillnotcoveranytreatmenttakenduringthefirst90dayssince
the date of commencement of the Policy, unless the treatment
neededistheresultofanAccidentorEmergency.Thiswaitingperiod
doesnotapplyforanysubsequentandcontinuousrenewalsofYour
Policy.
c. Specific Waiting Periods
ForallInsuredPersonswhoareabove60yearsofageasonthedate
of commencementof the firstPolicyPeriod the conditions listed
belowwillbesubjecttoawaitingperiodof24monthsandwillbe
coveredinthethirdPolicyYearaslongastheInsuredPersonhas
beeninsuredcontinuouslyunderthePolicywithoutanybreak:
1. Stonesintheurinarysystem(egkidney/bladder)
2. Stonesinbilliarysystem(eggallstones)
3. Cataract
4. BPH-Benignprostatichypertrophy
5. Mennoraghia, Fibromyoma, Uterine prolapse including any
conditionrequiringHysterectomy.
6. Piles(Haemorrhoids)
7. Hernia(Inguinal/umbilicalandgastric)
8. Degenerativedisordersofknee/hip
9. Chronicrenalfailureorendstagerenalfailure
10. Retinopathy
11. Diabetesandrelatedtreatments
d. Personal Waiting Periods
Conditions mentioned under Personal Waiting Period in the
ScheduleofInsuranceCertificatewillbesubjecttoawaitingperiod
of24monthsandwillbecoveredfromthecommencementofthe
third Policy Year as long as the Insured Person has been insured
continuouslyunderthePolicywithoutanybreak.
0year 80%
1yr 85%
2yr 90%
3yr 95%
4yrormore 100%(noCo-payment)
No of Policy Years of continuous renewal
at or later than the age of 65 years
Percentage of any assessed
claim amount payable by Us
e. Permanent Exclusions
We will not be liable under any circumstances, for any claim in
connectionwithorwithregardtoanyofthefollowingpermanent
exclusionsandanysuchpermanentexclusionsasmaybespecifiedin
theScheduleofInsuranceCertificate
i. Addictive conditions and disorders
Treatment related toaddictiveconditionsanddisorders,or
fromanykindofsubstanceabuseormisuse.
ii. Ageing and puberty
Treatmenttorelievesymptomscausedbyageing,puberty,or
other natural physiological cause, such asmenopause and
hearinglosscausedbymaturingorageing.
iii. Artificial life maintenance
Artificiallifemaintenance,includinglifesupportmachineused
to sustainaperson,whohasbeendeclaredbraindead,as
demonstratedby:
1. Deep coma and unresponsiveness to all forms of
stimulation;
2. Absentpupillarylightreaction;
3. Absentoculovestibularandcornealreflexes;or
4. Completeapnea.
iv. Circumcision
Circumcisionunlessnecessaryforthetreatmentofadisease
ornecessitatedbyanAccident.
v. Conflict and disaster
TreatmentforanyIllnessorinjuryresultingfromnuclearor
chemical contamination, war, riot, revolution, acts of
terrorismoranysimilarevent(otherthannaturaldisasteror
calamity),ifoneormoreofthefollowingconditionsapply:
1. TheInsuredPersonputhimselfindangerbyenteringa
known area of conflict where active fighting or
insurrectionsaretakingplace
2. TheInsuredPersonwasanactiveparticipantintheabove
mentionedactsoreventsofasimilarnature.
3. The Insured Person displayed a blatant disregard for
personalsafety
vi. Congenital conditions
TreatmentforanyCongenitalAnomaly.
vii. Convalescence and Rehabilitation
Hospitalaccommodationwhenitisusedsolelyorprimarily
foranyofthefollowingpurposes:
1. convalescence, rehabilitation, supervisionoranyother
purposeotherthanforreceivingeligibletreatmentofa
typethatnormallyrequiresastayinHospital.
2. receivinggeneralnursingcareoranyotherservicesthat
donotrequiretheInsuredPersontobeinHospitaland
couldbeprovidedinanotherestablishmentthatisnota
Hospital
3. receiving services from a therapist or complementary
medical practitioner or a practitioner of Alternative
Treatment.
viii. Cosmetic surgery
Treatment undergone purely for cosmetic or psychological
reasons to improve appearance, unless such treatment is
MedicallyNecessaryasapartoftreatmentforcancerorinjury
resultingfromAccidentsorburnsandisrequiredtorestore
functionality.
ix. Dental/oral treatment
Dental Treatment including Surgical Procedures for the
treatmentofbonediseasewhenrelatedtogumdiseaseor
damage,ortreatmentfor,ortreatmentarisingfrom,disorders
ofthetempromandibularjoint.
EXCEPTION:WewillpayforaSurgicalProcedureforwhichthe
InsuredPersonisHospitalizedandwhichistakenforInpatient
CareinaHospitalandcarriedoutbyaMedicalPractitioner
x. Drugs and dressings for OPD Treatment or take-home use
Anydrugsorsurgicaldressingsthatareprovidedorprescribed
inthecaseofOPDTreatment,orforanInsuredPersontotake
home on leaving Hospital, for any condition, except as
included inpost-hospitalizationexpensesunderSection2.4
above.
xi. Eyesight
Treatment to correct refractive errors of the eye, unless
requiredas the resultofanAccident. Wewillnotpay for
routineeyeexaminations,contactlenses,spectaclesorlaser
eyesightcorrection.
xii. Unproven/Experimental treatment
Unproven or Experimental or investigational treatment or
devicesandpharmacologicalregimens.Treatmentincluding
medication not recognized by professional medical
organizationsasconformingtoacceptedmedicalpractice;or
not approved by requisite government body. Treatment or
medicineusedinclinicaltrialsorthatneedfurtherstudy;or
are rarely used, novel, or unknownand lack authoritative
evidenceofsafetyandefficacy.
xiii. Health hydros, nature cure, wellness clinics etc.
Treatmentorservicesreceivedinhealthhydros,naturecure
clinicsoranyestablishmentthatisnotaHospital.
xiv. HIV and AIDS
Any treatment for, or treatment arising from, Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immuno
DeficiencySyndrome(AIDS), includinganyconditionthat is
relatedtoHIVorAIDS.
xv. Hereditary conditions (Specified)
Anytreatmentarisingfromand/ortakenforCrohn'sDisease
,Ulcerativecolitis,Cystickidneys,Neurofibromatosis,FactorV
Leiden Thrombophilia, Familial Hypercholesterolemia,
Hemophilia, Hereditary Fructose Intolerance, Hereditary
Hemochromatosis,HereditarySpherocytosis.
xvi. Itemsofpersonalcomfortandconvenience,includingbutnot
limitedto:
1. Telephone,television,dietcharges,(unless includedin
room rent) personal attendant or barber or beauty
services,baby food, cosmetics,napkins, toiletry items,
guest services and similar incidental expenses or
services.
2. Privatenursing/attendantschargesincurredduringPre-
hospitalizationorPost-hospitalization.
3. Drugsortreatmentnotsupportedbyprescription.
4. Issue of medical certificate and examinations as to
suitability for employment or travel or anyother such
purpose.
5. Any charges incurred to procure any treatment/Illness
related documents pertaining to any period of
Hospitalization/Illness.
6. Externalandordurablemedical/nonmedicalequipment
ofanykindusedfordiagnosisandortreatmentincluding
CPAP,CAPD,Infusionpumpetc.
7. Ambulatory devices such as walkers, crutches, belts,
collars,caps,splints,slings,braces,stockingsofanykind,
diabetic foot wear, glucometer/thermometer and
similar itemsandalsoanymedicalequipmentwhich is
subsequentlyusedathome.
8. NurseshiredinadditiontotheHospitalsownstaff.
xvii. Alternative Treatment
Any Alternative Treatment; except benefits under Section
2.13 (Consultation and Diagnostic Tests (For Platinum
Policyholdersonly))shallbepayableforhomeopathicaswell
asayurvedictreatments
xviii. Psychiatric and Psychosomatic Conditions
Treatment of any mental illness or sickness or disease
including a psychiatric condition, disorganisation of
personalityormind,oremotionsorbehaviour,Parkinsonsor
Alzheimersdiseaseevenifcausedoraggravatedbyorrelated
to an Accident or Illness or general debility or exhaustion
(run-downcondition);
xix. Obesity
Treatmentforobesity.
xx. OPD Treatment
OPDTreatmentisnotcoveredexceptthoseOPDTreatment
benefitsexplicitlystatedasaneligiblebenefitforYourchosen
plan.
xxi. Reproductive medicine - Birth control & Assisted
reproduction
1. Any typeof contraception, sterilization, terminationof
pregnancy (except as provided for under Section 2.7
above)orfamilyplanning.
2. Treatment to assist reproduction, including IVF
treatment.
xxii. Self-inflicted injuries
Treatmentfor,orarisingfrom,aninjurythatisintentionally
self-inflicted,includingattemptedsuicide.
xxiii. Sexual problems and gender issues
Treatment of any sexual problem including impotence
(irrespective of the cause) and sex changes or gender
reassignmentsorerectiledysfunction.
xxiv. Sexually transmitted diseases
Treatment for any sexually transmitted disease, including
Genital Warts, Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, Genital Herpes,
Chlamydia,PubicLiceandTrichomoniasis.
xxv. Sleep disorders
Treatmentforsleepapnea,snoring,oranyothersleep-related
breathingproblem.
xxvi. Speech disorders
Treatmentforspeechdisorders,includingstammering
xxvii. Treatment for developmental problems
Treatment for, or related to developmental problems,
including:
1. learningdifficulties,suchasdyslexia;
2. behavioral problems, including attention deficit
hyperactivitydisorder(ADHD);
xxviii. Treatment received outside India
Any treatment receivedoutside Indiaexcept for treatment
undertaken under Section 2.16 (Emergency Medical
Evacuation and Hospitalization (for Platinum Policyholders
only))orSection2.17(SpecifiedIllnessCoverfortreatment
abroad (For Platinum Policyholders only)) of the Policy
Document.
xxix. Unrecognised physician or Hospital:
1. TreatmentprovidedbyaMedicalPractitionerwhoisnot
recognizedbytheMedicalCouncilofIndiaorwherethe
treatment is undertaken outside India, treatment
providedbyaMedicalPractitionerwhoisnotrecognized
by the relevant authorities in the country where the
treatmentistaken.
2. Treatmentprovidedbyanyonewiththesameresidence
asanInsuredPersonorwhoisamemberoftheInsured
Personsimmediatefamily.
3. WithrespecttoSection2.13only,treatmentprovidedby
aMedicalPractitionerwhoisnotrecognizedbyCentral
Council of Indian Medicine or by Central Council of
Homoeopathy.
xxx. Unlawful Activity
Any condition as a result of Insured Person committing or
attemptingtocommitabreachoflawwithcriminalintent.
xxxi. Genetic disorders
Anygeneticdisordersresultingfromadefectinthegenes.
xxxii Any costs or expenses specified in the List of Expenses
GenerallyExcludedatAnnexureIII.
5. Standard Terms and Conditions
a. Reasonable Care
TheInsuredPersonshalltakeallreasonablestepstosafeguardagainstany
AccidentorIllnessesthatmaygiverisetoanyclaimunderthisPolicy.
b. Observance of terms and conditions
The due observance and fulfillment of the terms, conditions and
endorsementsofthisPolicyinsofarastheyrelatetoanythingtobedone
orcompliedwithbytheInsuredPerson,shallbeaConditionPrecedentto
anyliabilitytomakepaymentunderthisPolicy.
c. Subrogation
TheInsuredPersonshalldoandconcurindoingandpermittobedoneall
suchactsandthingsasmaybenecessaryorrequiredbyUs,beforeorafter
indemnification,inenforcingorendorsinganyrightsorremedies,orof
obtainingrelieforindemnity,towhichWeareorwouldbecomeentitled
orsubrogated. NeitherYounoranyInsuredPersonshalldoanyactsor
things that prejudice these subrogation rights in any manner. Any
recoverymadebyUspursuanttothisclauseshallfirstbeappliedtothe
amounts paid or payable by Us under this Policy and the costs and
expensesincurredbyUsineffectingtherecovery,whereafterWeshallpay
thebalanceamounttoYou.
d. Contribution
ItisagreedandunderstoodthatifinadditiontothisPolicy,thereisany
otherinsurancepolicyinforceunderwhichaclaimforreimbursementof
MedicalExpensesinrespectoftheInsuredPersoncouldbemade,then
YoumaychoosetheinsurancepolicyunderwhichYouwishtheclaimtobe
settled. If, in such cases, the amount claimed (after considering the
applicabledeductiblesandco-payment)exceedsthesuminsuredundera
singlepolicy,Youmaychoosetheinsurancepoliciesunderwhichtheclaim
istobesettledandifthisPolicyischosenthenWewillsettletheclaimby
applyingtheContributionprovisions.
e. Fraudulent claims
Ifaclaimisinanywayfoundtobefraudulent,orifanyfalsestatement,or
declarationismadeorusedinsupportofsuchaclaim,orifanyfraudulent
meansordevicesareusedbytheInsuredPersonanyfalseorincorrect
DisclosuretoInformationNormsoranyoneactingonbehalfoftheInsured
PersontoobtainanybenefitunderthisPolicy,thenthisPolicyshallbevoid
andallclaimsbeingprocessedshallbeforfeitedforallInsuredPersonsand
allsumspaidunderthisPolicyshallberepaidtoUsbyallInsuredPersons
whoshallbejointlyliableforsuchrepayment.
f. Notification
YouwillinformUsimmediatelyofanychangeintheaddress,natureofjob,
stateofhealth,orofanyotherchangesaffectingYouoranyInsuredPerson
throughtheformatAnnexureA.
WeshallallowtheenhancementinSumInsuredorscopeofcoveronlyat
thetimeofRenewal,providedYouintimateUsatthetimeofRenewal,
through the format Annexure B. The decision of acceptance of
enhancementofthesuminsuredorthescopeofcoverwillbebasedon
ourunderwritingpolicyand shall be subject topaymentof applicable
premiumforsuchenhancedcover.
g. Free Look Provision
You have a period of 15 days from the date of receipt of the Policy
documenttoreviewthetermsandconditionsofthisPolicy. IfYouhave
anyobjectionstoanyofthetermsandconditions,Youmaycancelthe
Policystatingthereasons forcancellationandprovidedthatnoclaims
havebeenmadeunderthePolicy,WewillrefundthepremiumpaidbyYou
afterdeductingtheamountsspentonmedicalexaminationofanyofthe
InsuredPerson(s),stampdutychargesandproportionateriskpremiumfor
the period on cover. All rights and benefits under this Policy shall
immediatelystandextinguishedonthefreelookcancellationofthePolicy.
The free look provision is not applicable and available at the time of
RenewalofthePolicy.
Length of time Policy in force
upto30days
upto90days
upto180days
exceeding180days
Refund of premium
75%
50%
25%
0%
h. Portability
From another company to Our Policy
(i) If the proposed Insured Person was insured continuously and
withoutabreakunderanotherIndianretailhealthinsurancepolicy
withanyother IndianGeneral Insurancecompanyorstandalone
HealthInsurancecompany,itisunderstoodandagreedthat:
(1) If You wish to exercise the Portability Benefit, We should have
receivedYourapplicationandthecompletedPortabilityFormwith
completedocumentationatleast45daysbeforetheexpiryofYour
presentperiodofinsurance;
(2) Thisbenefitisavailableonlyatthetimeofrenewaloftheexisting
healthinsurancepolicy.
(3) Portability benefit is available only upto the existing cover. If the
proposedSum Insured ishigher than theSum Insuredunder the
expiringpolicy,waitingperiodswouldbeappliedontheamountof
proposed increase in Sum Insured only, in accordance with the
existing guidelinesof the InsuranceRegulatory andDevelopment
Authority.
(4) WaitingperiodcreditswouldbeextendedtoPre-existingDiseases
andtimeboundexclusions/waitingperiodsinaccordancewiththe
existing guidelinesof the InsuranceRegulatory andDevelopment
Authority.
(5) The Portability Benefit shall be applied by Us within 15 days of
receivingYourcompletedApplicationandPortabilityFormsubjectto
thefollowing
(a) You shall give Us all additional documentation and/or
informationWerequest;
(b) YoupayUstheapplicablepremiuminfull;
(c) Wemay, subject to Ourmedical underwriting, restrict the
terms uponwhichWemay offer cover, the decision as to
whichshallbeinOursoleandabsolutediscretion;
(d) ThereisnoobligationonUstoinsureallInsuredPersonsorto
insureallInsuredPersonsontheproposedterms,evenifYou
havegivenUsalldocumentation;
(e) Wehave received necessary details ofmedical history and
claimhistory fromtheprevious insurancecompany for the
InsuredPersonsprevioushealthinsurancepolicythroughthe
IRDAswebportal.
(f) No additional loading or charges shall be applied by Us
exclusivelyforportingthepolicy.
ii. From Our existing health insurance policies to this Policy
(i) IftheproposedInsuredPersonwasinsuredcontinuouslyand
withoutabreakunderanotherhealthinsurancepolicywith
Us,itisunderstoodandagreedthat:
(1) IfYouwishtoexercisethePortabilityBenefit,Weshouldhave
received Your application and completed Portability Form
beforetheexpiryofYourpresentperiodofinsurance;
(2) Thisbenefitisavailableonlyatthetimeofrenewalofexisting
healthinsurancepolicy.
(3) Portabilitybenefitisavailableonlyuptotheexistingcover.If
the proposed Sum Insured is higher than the Sum Insured
undertheexpiringpolicy,waitingperiodswouldbeappliedon
the amount of proposed increase in Sum Insured only, in
accordance with the existing guidelines of the Insurance
RegulatoryandDevelopmentAuthority.
(4) Waiting period credits would be extended to Pre-existing
Diseases and time bound exclusions/waiting periods in
accordance with the existing guidelines of the Insurance
RegulatoryandDevelopmentAuthority.
(5) ThePortabilityBenefitshallbeappliedbyUswithin15daysof
receiving Your completed Application and Portability Form
subjecttothefollowing:
(a) Youshall giveUsall additionaldocumentationand/or
informationWerequest;
(b) YoupayUstheapplicablepremiuminfull;
(c) Wemay,subjecttoOurmedicalunderwriting,restrictthe
termsuponwhichWemayoffercover,thedecisionasto
whichshallbeinOursoleandabsolutediscretion;
(d) ThereisnoobligationonUstoinsureallInsuredPersons
ortoinsureallInsuredPersonsontheproposedterms,
evenifYouhavegivenUsalldocumentation.
(e) NoadditionalloadingorchargesshallbeappliedbyUs
exclusivelyforportingthepolicy.
Wereservetherighttomodifyoramendthetermsandthe
applicabilityofthePortabilityBenefitinaccordancewiththe
provisions of the regulations and guidance issued by the
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority as
amendedfromtimetotime.
i. Cancellation/ Termination (other than Free Look cancellation)
1. Cancellation by You.
YoumayterminatethisPolicybygiving7dayspriorwrittennoticeto
Us.WeshallcancelthePolicyandrefundthepremiumfortheperiod
asmentionedhereinbelow,providedthatnoclaimhasbeenmade
underthePolicybyoronbehalfofanyInsuredPerson:
2. Automatic Cancellation:
a. Individual Policy:
ThePolicyshallautomaticallyterminateintheeventofdeath
oftheInsuredPerson.
b. For Family Floater and Family First Policies:
ThePolicyshallautomaticallyterminate intheeventofthe
deathofalltheInsuredPersons.
c. Refund:
ArefundinaccordancewiththetableinSection5(h)(1)above
shallbepayableifthereisanautomaticcancellationofthe
PolicyprovidedthatnoclaimhasbeenmadeunderthePolicy
byoronbehalfofanyInsuredPerson.
3. Cancellation by Us:
Withoutprejudicetotheabove,WemayterminatethisPolicyduring
thePolicyPeriodby sending30dayspriorwrittennotice toYour
address shown in the Schedule of Insurance Certificate without
refundofpremiumif:
i. YouoranyInsuredPersonoranypersonactingonbehalfof
eitherhasactedinadishonestorfraudulentmannerunderor
inrelationtothisPolicy;and/or
ii. YouoranyInsuredPersonhasnotdisclosedthematerialfacts
ormisrepresentedinrelationtothePolicy;and/or
iii. YouoranyInsuredPersonhasnotcooperatedwithUs.
Foravoidanceofdoubt,itisclarifiedthatnoclaimsshallbeadmitted
and/orpaidbyUsduringthenoticeperiod.
j. Territorial Jurisdiction
AllbenefitsareavailableinIndiaonly,andallclaimsshallbepayablein
IndiainIndianRupeesonlyexceptforbenefitsandclaimsunderSections
2.16and2.17.
k. Policy Disputes
Any dispute concerning the interpretation of the terms, conditions,
limitationsand/orexclusionscontainedhereinshallbegovernedbyIndian
lawandshallbesubjecttothejurisdictionoftheIndianCourts.
l. Renewal of Policy
TheRenewalpremiumispayableonorbeforetheduedateintheamount
shownintheScheduleofInsuranceCertificateoratsuchalteredrateas
maybe reviewedandnotifiedbyUsbefore completionof the Policy
Period.TheamountofpremiumisdependentontheageoftheInsured
Personandthegeographicallocations.Thereferenceofageforcalculating
thepremium for Family Floater Policies shall be the ageof theeldest
InsuredPerson,andforFamilyFirstpoliciesitshallbetheindividualageof
eachInsuredPersonoftheFamily.
Weareundernoobligation tonotify Youof the renewaldateofYour
Policy.WewillallowaGracePeriodof30daysfromtheduedateofthe
RenewalpremiumforpaymenttoUs.
IfthePolicyisnotrenewedwithintheGracePeriodthenWemayagreeto
issueafreshPolicysubjecttoOurunderwritingcriteriaandnocontinuing
benefitsshallbeavailablefromtheexpiredPolicy.
IfanyDependentChildhascompleted21yearsatthetimeofRenewal,
thensuchInsuredPersonwillhavetotakeaseparatepolicyashe/shewill
no longer be eligible asDependent Children, however the continuity
benefitswillbepassedontotheseparatepolicytakenbysuchInsured
Person.
TherewillnotbeanyloadingatthetimeofRenewalonindividualclaims
experienceoftheInsuredPerson.RenewalofthePolicywillnotordinarily
bedeniedotherthanongroundsofmoralhazard,misrepresentationor
fraudornon-cooperationbyYou
m. Notices
Any notice, direction or instruction given under this Policy shall be in
writinganddeliveredbyhand,post,orfacsimileto
I. You/theInsuredPersonattheaddressspecifiedintheScheduleof
InsuranceCertificateoratthechangedaddressofwhichWemust
receivewrittennotice.
ii. Usatthefollowingaddress.
MaxBupaHealthInsuranceCompanyLimited
B-1/I-2,MohanCooperativeIndustrialEstate,
MathuraRoad,
NewDelhi-110044
FaxNo.:1800-3070-3333
In addition, We may send You/the Insured Person other information
throughelectronicandtelecommunicationsmeanswithrespecttoYour
Policyfromtimetotime.
n. Claims Procedure (not applicable to all claims under Sections 2.16 and
2.17)
(a) Cashless Hospitalization Facility for Network Hospitals:
(i) ThehealthcardWeprovidewillenableanInsuredPersonto
access treatment on a cashless basis only at any Network
HospitalontheproductionofthecardtotheHospitalpriorto
admission,providedthat:
(1) TheInsuredPersonhasnotifiedUsinwritingatleast72
HoursbeforeaplannedHospitalization.InanEmergency
theInsuredPersonshouldnotifyUsinwritingwithin48
hoursofHospitalization;and
(2) Wehavepre-authorizedtheInpatientCareorDayCare
Treatment
(ii) CashlessFacilitywillnotbeavailableifYoutaketreatmentin
anNon-NetworkHospital.
(iii) ForcashlessHospitalizationWewillmakethepaymentofthe
amountsassessedtobeduedirectlytotheNetworkHospital.
The treatmentmust take placewithin 15 days of the pre-
authorizationdateandpre-authorizationisonlyvalidifallthe
detailsoftheauthorizedtreatment,includingdates,Hospital
andlocations,matchwiththedetailsoftheactualtreatment
received.
(iv) Ifpre-authorisationisnotobtainedthentheCashlessFacility
willnotbeavailableandtheclaimsprocedureshallbeasper
(b)(ii)below.
(b) Non-Network Hospitals & All Other Claims for Reimbursement:
(i) InallHospitalizationswhichhavenotbeenpre-authorized,We
mustbenotifiedinwritingwithin48hoursofadmissiontothe
HospitalorbeforedischargefromtheHospital,whicheveris
earlier.TheNotificationofClaimshouldbeideallyprovidedby
the Policyholder/Insured Person. In the event Policyholder
andInsuredPersonis unwell,thentheNotificationofClaim
shouldbeprovidedbyanyimmediateadultmemberofthe
family.
(ii) ForanyIllnessorAccidentormedicalconditionthatrequires
Hospitalization, the Insured Person shall deliver to Us the
necessarydocumentslistedbelow,athisownexpense,within
30daysoftheInsuredPerson'sdischargefromHospital(when
theclaimisonlyinrespectofpost-Hospitalization,within30
daysofthecompletionofthepost-Hospitalization):
(1) Claimformdulycompletedandsignedbytheclaimant.
(2) CancelledCheque
(3) Selfattestedcopyofvalidageproof(Passport/Driving
License/PANcard/classXcertificate/Birthcertificate)
(4) Self attestedcopyof identityproof (Passport /Driving
License/PANcard/Votersidentitycard)
(5) OriginalDischargesummary
(6) Original final bill fromHospitalwith detailed break-up
andpaidreceipt
(7) Original bills ofmedicines purchased, or of any other
investigation done outside hospital with reports and
requisiteprescriptions.
(8) Invoiceofmajoraccessories in casebilledandutilized
duringtreatment(ifnotincludedinthefinalhospitalbill).
(9) For Medicolegal cases (MLC/FIR copy attested by the
concernedhospital/policestation(ifapplicable).
(10)Originalself-narrationofincidentinabsenceofMLC/FIR.
(11)Originalfirstconsultationpaper(incasediseaseisfirst
timediagnosed).
(12)OriginalLaboratoryInvestigationreports.
(13)Original X-Ray/ MRI / Ultrasound films and other
Radiologicalinvestigations
(14) Indoorcasepaper/OTnotes(ifrequired)
(15) ForanymedicaltreatmenttakenfromanNon-Network
HospitalWewillonlypayMedicalExpenseswhichare
ReasonableCharges.
(c) For Network and Non-Network Hospitals In all cases:
(i) Wereservetherighttocallfor:
(1) Anyothernecessarydocumentationorinformationthat
Webelievemayberequired;and
(2) AmedicalexaminationbyOurMedicalPractitionerorfor
an investigation as often as We believe this to be
necessary.Anyexpensesrelatedtosuchexaminationsor
investigationsshallbebornebyUs.
(ii) In the event of the Insured Person's death during
Hospitalization,writtennoticeaccompaniedbyacopyofthe
postmortemreport(ifany)shallbegiventoUswithin14days
regardlessofwhetheranyothernoticehasbeengiventoUs.
Wereservetherighttorequireanautopsy.
(iii) ForthepurposesofSection2,itisunderstoodandagreedthat
if a Hospital room as per the rent limit permitted by the
insuranceplanopted for,as shown in theProductBenefits
Table, is unavailable, thenWe will only be liable to make
paymentforaHospitalroomthatisactuallyoccupiedorasper
entitlement permitted by the plan opted for, whichever is
lower.FurtherwhereMedicalExpensesarelinkedwithroom
rates, Medical Expenses as applicable to the room that is
actuallyoccupiedorasperroomratesentitlementunderthe
planopted,whicheverislower,shallbepayable.
(d) AllclaimsaretobenotifiedtoUswithinatimelineasperClause
3(m)(b)(I). In casewhere the delay in intimation is proved to be
genuineandforreasonsbeyondthecontroloftheInsuredPersonor
NomineespecifiedintheScheduleofInsuranceCertificate,Wemay
condonesuchdelayandprocess theclaim,Wereservearight to
declinesuchrequestsforclaimprocesswherethereisnomeritfora
delayedclaim.
(e) Uponacceptanceofaclaim,thepaymentoftheamountdueshallbe
madewithin30daysfromthedateofacceptanceoftheclaim.Inthe
caseofdelayinpayment,Weshallbeliabletopayinterestatarate
whichis2%abovethebankrateprevalentatthebeginningofthe
financialyearinwhichtheclaimisreviewedbyit.
(f) It is hereby agreed and understood that in providing pre-
authorisation or accepting a claim for reimbursement under this
Policy or making a payment under this Policy, We make no
representation and/or give no guarantee and/or assume no
responsibilityfortheappropriateness,qualityoreffectivenessofthe
treatmentsoughtorprovided.
(g) Insured Person are advised to refer to the list of unrecognized
Hospitals,whichisavailableatourwebsite(www.maxbupa.com).
o. Alteration to the Policy
This Policy constitutes the complete contract of insurance. Any
changeinthePolicywillonlybeevidencedbyawrittenendorsement
signedandstampedbyUs.NooneexceptUscanchangeorvarythis
Policy.
p. Withdrawal of Product
This product may be withdrawn at Our option subject to prior
approvalofInsuranceRegulatoryandDevelopmentAuthority(IRDA)
orduetoachangeinregulations.InsuchacaseWeshallprovidean
optiontomigratetoOurothersuitableretailproductsasavailable
withUs.
q. Revision or Modification
Thisproductmayberevisedormodifiedsubjecttopriorapprovalof
theIRDA.InsuchcaseWeshallnotifyYouofanysuchchangeatleast
3monthspriortothedatefromwhichsuchrevisionormodification
shallcomeintoeffect,provideditisnototherwiseprovidedbythe
IRDA.
r. Change of Policyholder
If Youdo not renew the Policy by the duedates specified in the
Scheduleof InsuranceCertificate,anyotheradult InsuredPerson
mayapplytorenewthePolicywithin30daysoftheendofthePolicy
PeriodprovidedthatWereceiveanapplicationandthepremium
from such Insured Person and evidence satisfactory toUs of the
agreementofallotherInsuredPersonsandYou(exceptincaseof
death). If We accept such application and the premium for the
renewedPolicyispaidontime,thenthePolicyshallbetreatedas
havingbeenrenewedwithoutabreakincover.Coverageshallnotbe
availablefortheperiodforwhichpremiumhasnotbeenreceived.
If thenewproposedPolicyholderdoesnot fulfill the relationship
conditions specified in the definition of Family as stated in the
definitionofFamilyFirstPolicy,anyotheradultInsuredPersonmay
applytorenewthePolicyinaccordancewiththeaforesaidprovision
andthePolicywillcontinueasaFamilyFirstPolicyprovidedthatOur
underwritingcriteriaforFamilyFirstPoliciesissatisfied,
Insuchcases,forthepurposesofthePolicytherelationshipbetween
the Insured Persons and the Policyholder shall be governed in
relationtotheoriginalPolicyholder,notwithstandingthechangein
Policyholder and the addition of any proposed Insured Persons
under the Policy will also be subject to these proposed Insured
Personssatisfying the relationship requirementswith theoriginal
PolicyholderasspecifiedinthedefinitionofFamilyFirstPolicy.
s. Nominee
YouaremandatorilyrequiredattheinceptionofthePolicy,tomakea
nominationforthepurposeofpaymentofclaimsunderthePolicyin
theeventofdeath.
AnychangeofnominationshallbecommunicatedtoUsinwriting
andsuchchangeshallbeeffectiveonlywhenanendorsementonthe
PolicyismadebyUs.
IncaseofanyInsuredPersonotherthanYouunderthePolicy,forthe
purpose of payment of claims in the event of death, the default
nomineewouldbeYou.
t. Obligations in case of a minor
IfanInsuredPersonislessthan18yearsofage,You/adultInsured
Personshallbecompletelyresponsibleforensuringcompliancewith
allthetermsandconditionsofthisPolicyonbehalfofthatminor
InsuredPerson.
u. Customer Service and Grievances Reddressal:
i. Incaseofanyqueryorcomplaint/grievance,You/theInsured
PersonmayapproachOurofficeatthefollowingaddress:
CustomerServicesDepartment
MaxBupaHealthInsuranceCompanyLimited
B-1/I-2,MohanCooperativeIndustrialEstate,
MathuraRoad,
NewDelhi-110044
ContactNo:1800-3010-3333
FaxNo.:1800-3070-3333
EmailID:[email protected]
ii. In case You/the Insured Person are not satisfied with the
decision of the above office, or have not received any
response within 10 days, You may contact the following
officialforresolution:
HeadCustomerServices
MaxBupaHealthInsuranceCompanyLimited
B-1/I-2,MohanCooperative,
IndustrialEstate,MathuraRoad,
NewDelhi-110044
ContactNo:1800-3010-3333
FaxNo.:1800-3070-3333
EmailID:[email protected]
iii. In case You/the Insured Person are not satisfied with Our
decision/resolution, You may approach the Insurance
OmbudsmanattheaddressesgiveninAnnexureII.
iv. Thecomplaintshouldbemadeinwritingdulysignedbythe
complainantorbyhis/herlegalheirswithfulldetailsofthe
complaintandthecontactinformationofthecomplainant.
v. Asperprovision13(3)of theRedressalofPublicGrievances
Rules1998,thecomplainttotheOmbudsmancanbemade
1. onlyifthegrievancehasbeenrejectedbytheGrievance
RedressalMachineryoftheInsurer;
2. withinaperiodofoneyearfromthedateofrejectionby
theinsurer;
3. ifitisnotsimultaneouslyunderanylitigation.
6. Interpretations & Definitions
In this Policy the followingwords or phrases shall have themeanings
attributed to them wherever they appear in this Policy and for this
purposethesingularwillbedeemedtoincludetheplural,themalegender
includesthefemalewherethecontextpermits:
Def. 1. Accident or Accidental meansa sudden,unforeseenand involuntary
eventcausedbyexternal,visibleandviolentmeans.
Def. 2. Alternative Treatments areformsoftreatmentsotherthantreatment
"Allopathy"or"modernmedicine"andincludesAyurveda,Unani,Sidha
andHomeopathyintheIndiancontext.
Def. 3. Base Sum Insured meanstheamountspecifiedasSumInsuredatthe
inceptionof aPolicyYearand in theevent thePolicy isupgradedor
downgradedonanycontinuousrenewal,thentheSumInsuredforwhich
premiumispaidatthecommencementofthePolicyYearforwhichthe
prevalentupgradeordowngradeissought.
Def. 4. Cashless Facility meansafacilityextendedbytheinsurertotheinsured
wherethepayments,ofthecostsoftreatmentundergonebytheinsured
inaccordancewiththepolicytermsandconditions,aredirectlymadeto
theNetwork Provider by the insurer to the extent pre-authorization
approved.
Def. 5. Condition Precedent shall meanapolicytermorconditionuponwhich
theInsurer'sliabilityunderthepolicyisconditionalupon.
Def. 6. Congenital Anomalyreferstoacondition(s)whichispresentsincebirth,
andwhichisabnormalwithreferencetoform,structureorposition:
(i) InternalCongenitalAnomaly:CongenitalAnomalywhichisnotinthe
visibleandaccessiblepartsofthebody
(ii) ExternalCongenitalAnomaly:CongenitalAnomalywhich is in the
visibleandaccessiblepartsofthebody.
Def. 7. Contribution is essentially the right of an insurer to call uponother
insurersliabletothesameinsuredtosharethecostofanindemnity
claimonarateableproportionofSumInsured.
ThisclauseshallnotapplytoanyBenefitofferedonfixedbenefitbasis.
Def. 8. Co-payment is a cost-sharing requirement under a health insurance
policythatprovidesthatthePolicyholder/insuredwillbearaspecified
percentage of the admissible cost amount. A Co-payment does not
reducetheSumInsured.
Def. 9. Day Care Center ADayCareCentremeansanyinstitutionestablishedfor
DayCareTreatmentofIllnessand/orInjuriesoramedicalset-upwithina
Hospital andwhich has been registeredwithin the local authorities,
whereverapplicable,andisunderthesupervisionofaregisteredand
qualified Medical Practitioner AND must comply with all minimum
criteriaasunder:-hasQualifiedNursingstaffunderitsemployment;has
qualified Medical Practitioner (s) in charge; had a fully equipped
operationtheatreofitsownwheresurgicalproceduresarecarriedout;
maintainsdailyrecordsofpatientsandwillmaketheseaccessibletothe
Insurancecompanysauthorizedpersonnel.
Def. 10. Day Care Treatment refers to medical treatment, and/or surgical
procedurewhichis:(i)undertakenunderGeneralorLocalAnaesthesia
inaHospital/daycarecentreinlessthan24hrsbecauseoftechnological
advancement, and (ii) which would have otherwise required a
Hospitalizationofmorethan24hours.
TreatmentnormallytakenonanOPDbasisisnotincludedinthescopeof
thisdefinition.
Def. 11. Deductible: Deductible is a cost-sharing requirementunder ahealth
insurancepolicythatprovidesthattheInsurerwillnotbeliablefora
specifiedrupeeamountincaseofindemnitypoliciesandforaspecified
numberofdays/hoursincaseofhospitalcashpolicieswhichwillapply
beforeanybenefitsarepayablebytheinsurer.Adeductibledoesnot
reducethesuminsured.
Def. 12. Dental Treatment is treatment carried out by a dental practitioner
including examinations, fillings (where appropriate), crowns,
extract ions and surgery exc luding any form of cosmetic
surgery/implants
Def. 13. Diagnostic Tests:Investigations,suchasX-Rayorbloodtests,tofindthe
causeofyoursymptomsandmedicalcondition.
Def. 14. Disclosure to Information Norm: The Policy shall be void and all
premiumpaidhereonshallbeforfeitedtotheCompany,intheeventof
misrepresentation,mis-descriptionornon-disclosureof anymaterial
fact.
Def. 15. Domiciliary Hospitalisation: means medical treatment for an
Illness/disease/injurywhich inthenormalcoursewouldrequirecare
andtreatmentataHospitalbutisactuallytakenwhileconfinedathome
underanyofthefollowingcircumstances:
l theconditionofthepatientissuchthathe/sheisnotinaconditionto
beremovedtoahospital,or
l thepatienttakestreatmentathomeonaccountofnonavailabilityof
roominahospital.
Def. 16. EmergencymeansasevereIllnessorinjurywhichresultsinsymptoms
whichoccursuddenlyandunexpectedly,andrequiresimmediatecare
by a Medical Practitioner to prevent death or serious long term
impairmentoftheInsuredPersonshealth.
Def. 17. Emergency CaremeansmanagementforasevereIllnessorinjurywhich
results in symptoms which occur suddenly and unexpectedly, and
requiresimmediatecarebyaMedicalPractitionertopreventdeathor
seriouslongtermimpairmentoftheInsuredPersonshealth.
Def. 18. Family Floater PolicymeansaPolicy intermsofwhich,twoormore
personsofaFamilyarenamedintheScheduleofInsuranceCertificateas
Insured Persons. In a Family Floater Policy, Family means a unit
comprisingofuptosixmemberswhoarerelatedtoeachotherinthe
followingmanner:
i. Legallymarriedhusbandandwifeaslongastheycontinuestobe
married;and/or
ii. Up-tofouroftheirchildrenwhoarelessthan21yearsonthedateof
commencementoftheinitialcoverunderthePolicy
Def. 19. Family First Policy means a Policy in terms of which, two or more
persons of Your Family are named in the Schedule of Insurance
CertificateasInsuredPersons.InaFamilyFirstPolicy,FamilymeansYou
andthepersonslistedbelowwhois/arerelatedtoYouinthefollowing
manner:-
a. Legallymarriedspouseaslongasheorshecontinuestobemarried
toYou;
b. Son;
c. Daughter-in-law;
d.Daughter;
e. Son-in-law
f. Father;
g. Mother;
h. Father-in-lawaslongasYourspousecontinuestobemarriedtoYou;
i. Mother-in-lawaslongasYourspousecontinuestobemarriedtoYou;
j. Grandfather;
k. Grandmother;
l. Grandson;
m.Granddaughter.
Def. 20. Grace Period meansthespecifiedperiodoftimeimmediatelyfollowing
thepremiumduedateduringwhichapaymentcanbemadetorenewor
continueapolicy in forcewithout lossofcontinuitybenefitssuchas
waitingperiodsandcoverageofPre-existingDiseases.Coverageisnot
availablefortheperiodforwhichnopremiumisreceived.
Def. 21. Hospital (within India)meansanyinstitutionestablishedforIn-patient
careandDayCareTreatmentofillnessand/orinjuriesandwhichhas
beenregisteredasahospitalwiththelocalauthoritiesundertheClinical
Establishments (Registration andRegulation)Act, 2010orunder the
enactmentsspecifiedundertheScheduleofSection56(1)ofthesaidAct
ORcomplieswithallminimumcriteriaasunder:
a) hasatleast10inpatientbedsintownshavingapopulationofless
than10,00,000andatleast15inpatientbedsinallotherplaces;
b)hasQualifiedNursingstaffunderitsemploymentroundtheclock;
c) hasqualifiedMedicalPractitioner(s)inchargeroundtheclock;
d)has a fully equippedoperation theatre of its ownwhere surgical
proceduresarecarriedout
e)maintainsdailyrecordsofpatientsandmakestheseaccessibletothe
Insurancecompanysauthorizedpersonnel.
Hospital (outside India) means an institution (including nursing
homes) established outside India for indoor medical care and
treatmentofsicknessand injurieswhichhasbeenregisteredand
licensedassuchwiththeappropriatelocalorotherauthoritiesinthe
relevant area, wherever applicable, and is under the constant
supervisionofaMedicalPractitioner.The termHospital shallnot
includeaclinic,resthome,orconvalescenthomefortheaddicted,
detoxificationcentre,sanatorium,oldagehome.
Def. 22. Hospitalization or HospitalizedmeanstheadmissioninaHospitalfora
minimum period of 24 Inpatient Care consecutive hours except for
specifiedprocedures/treatments,wheresuchadmissioncouldbefora
periodoflessthan24consecutivehours.
Def. 23. Injury:Injurymeansaccidentalphysicalbodilyharmexcludingillnessor
diseasesolelyanddirectlycausedbyexternal,violentandvisibleand
evidentmeanswhichisverifiedandcertifiedbyaMedicalPractitioner.
Def. 24. Information Summary Sheetmeans the record and confirmation of
informationprovidedtoUsorOurrepresentativesoverthetelephone
forthepurposesofapplyingforthisPolicy.
Def. 25. Intensive Care Unit means an identified section, ward or wing of a
HospitalwhichisundertheconstantsupervisionofadedicatedMedical
Practitioner (s), and which is specially equipped for the continuous
monitoringandtreatmentofpatientswhoareinacriticalcondition,or
requirelifesupportfacilitiesandwherethelevelofcareandsupervision
isconsiderablymoresophisticatedandintensivethanintheordinary
andotherwards.
Def. 26. Illnessmeanssicknessoradiseaseorpathologicalconditionleadingto
theimpairmentofnormalphysiologicalfunctionwhichmanifestsitself
duringthePolicyPeriodandrequiresmedicaltreatment.
(i) Acute condition:Acuteconditionisadisease,IllnessorInjurythatis
likely to respond quickly to treatment which aims to return the
persontohisorherstateofhealthimmediatelybeforesufferingthe
disease/Illness/Injurywhichleadstofullrecovery.
(ii) Chronic condition: A chronic condition is defined as a disease,
illnesss, or injury that has one or more of the following
characteristics:-itneedsongoingorlong-termmonitoringthrough
consultations, examinations, check-ups, and/or tests- it needs
ongoingorlong-termcontrolorreliefofsymptomsitrequiresyour
rehabilitationorforyoutobespecificallytrainedtocopewithit-it
continuesindefinitelyitcomesbackorislikelytocomeback.
Def. 27. InpatientmeanstheInsuredPersonsadmissiontofortreatmentina
Hospitalformorethan24hoursforacoveredevent.
Def. 28. Inpatient Care meanstreatmentforwhichtheInsuredPersonhasto
stayinaHospitalformorethan24hoursforacoveredevent.
Def. 29. Insured Person means person named as insured in the Schedule of
InsuranceCertificate.
Def. 30. Maternity Expense:Maternityexpenseshallinclude:
i. Medical Treatment Expenses traceable to childbirth (including
complicated deliveries and caesarean sections incurred during
Hospitalization);
ii. Expensestowardslawfulmedicalterminationofpregnancyduring
thePolicyPeriod;
Def. 31. Medical Advise:AnyconsultationoradvicefromaMedicalPractitioner
includingtheissueofanyprescriptionorrepeatprescription.
Def. 32. Medical Expenses meansthoseexpensesthatanInsuredPersonhas
necessarilyandactuallyincurredformedicaltreatmentonaccountof
IllnessorAccidentontheadviceofaMedicalPractitioner,aslongas
thesearenomorethanwouldhavebeenpayableiftheInsuredPerson
hadnotbeeninsuredandnomorethanotherhospitalsordoctorsinthe
samelocalitywouldhavechargedforthesamemedicaltreatment.
Def. 33. Medical Evacuation means the transportation, in the event of an
Emergency,oftheInsuredPersontothenearestHospital,ifandonlyif,
thetreatmentrequiredisnotavailablelocally.
Def. 34. Medical Practitioner: AMedicalPractitioner isapersonwhoholdsa
valid registration from theMedical Council of any State or Medical
CouncilofIndiaorCouncilforIndianMedicineorforHomeopathysetup
by the Government of India or a State Government and is thereby
entitledtopracticemedicinewithinitsjurisdiction;andisactingwithin
thescopeandjurisdictionofhislicence. Onlyforthepurposesofany
claim or treatment permitted to bemade or taken outside India in
accordancewithSection2.16,MedicalPractitionershallmeanageneral
practitioner,surgeon,anesthetistorphysicianwho:
(i) holdsadegreeofarecognisedinstituteand
(ii)isregisteredbyMedicalCouncilorequivalentbodyofthecountry
wherethetreatmenthastakenplace,and
(iii)islegallyqualifiedtopracticemedicineorsurgeryinthejurisdiction
wherehepractices.
Def. 35. Medically Necessary:Medicallynecessarytreatmentisdefinedasany
treatment, tests,medication, or stay inHospital or part of a stay in
Hospitalwhich:
a) is required for the medical management of the Illness or injury
sufferedbytheinsured;
b)must not exceed the level of care necessary to provide safe,
adequate and appropriate medical care in scope, duration, or
intensity;
c) musthavebeenprescribedbyaMedicalPractitioner;
d)must conform to the professional standards widely accepted in
internationalmedicalpracticeorbythemedicalcommunityinIndia.
Def. 36. Medically Stable Condition meanstheconditionoftheInsuredPersonis
suchthatany injuriesand/orconditions/diseasessufferedhavebeen
broughtundercontrolorresistanttodeteriorationascertifiedbythe
treatingMedicalPractitioner.
Def. 37. Network Provider meansHospitalsorhealthcareprovidersenlistedby
aninsurerorbyaTPAandinsurertogethertoprovidemedicalservicesto
aninsuredonpaymentbyacashlessfacility.
Onlyforthepurposesofanyclaimortreatmentpermittedtobemadeor
takenoutsideIndiainaccorda