Star Health Care Policy

Day Care Treatments

Includes surgical processes conducted using local or general anaesthesia which requires less than 24 hours of hospitalization because of technological advancement in healthcare. Each company has a specific list of processes which are covered under this category.

Pre Hospitalization

Medical expenses incurred immediately before the insured individual is hospitalized are covered under this benefit. Usually, expenses up to 30 to 90 days before hospitalization are covered under the policy only after the in-patient hospitalization claim is accepted by the insurance company.

Post Hospitalization

Medical expenses incurred immediately after the hospitalization are covered under this benefit.The coverage under this benefit would be available only for approved in-patient hospitalization claim is accepted by the insurance company. Usually, expenses up to 30 to 180 days post discharge are covered under the policy.

Daily Hospitalization Allowance

Includes lump sum compensation offered in some plans on a daily basis after every 24 hours of hospitalization.The amount offered under this benefit could be used to cover expenses additional to hospitalization expenses.

Emergency Ambulance

Includes coverage for expenses on ambulance for hospitalization of the insured.

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Room Rent / Room Category

Hospitals have a fixed tariff or rate chart for all rooms. Mediclaim depends on the amount of room rent limit specified in the policy document. The amount varies depending on the type of room category chosen.

Cooling Off Period

The period begins right after commencement of the policy within which you cannot claim for any illness except claims related to accident. This period is not applicable for subsequent renewals.

Specific Illness

The ailments of specific severity listed in the policy document are included under this category.

Pre-Existing Illnesses

The ailments that the insured was already diagnosed with before taking the policy.