New Customer-Friendly Developments in Health Insurance Policies From 1st October๐
Effective from October 1, 2024, health insurance policies are becoming more customer-friendly, making it easier for you to pitch them effectively. Let’s explore these major developments that can help your clients understand the changes better:
1. Reduced Waiting Period ⏳
- The waiting period for pre-existing conditions has been reduced from 48 months to 36 months.
- Health insurers can no longer reject claims citing pre-existing conditions after 36 months, regardless of disclosure. This means more peace of mind for policyholders!
2. Senior Citizen Friendly Policies ๐ต๐ด
- There’s no maximum age limit for purchasing a health plan anymore!
- Previously, individuals could buy a new policy only up to 65 years of age. Now, anyone can get health coverage, regardless of age!
3. Wider Scope of Health Insurance ๐
- Health insurers are now required to offer policies to:
- Mental patients
- Special children
- Transgenders
- Individuals infected with HIV or AIDS
- This change promotes inclusivity and ensures everyone has access to health coverage.
4. No Claim Denial After 5 Years ๐
- No claims can be denied after 5 years based on non-disclosure or misrepresentation.
- However, if there’s any fraud established, claims can still be contested legally even after 5 years.
5. Meaningful Discounts ๐ฐ
- Clients who don’t make a claim within a year can choose to either increase their sum insured or reduce their premium.
- This policy rewards healthy living and responsible use of insurance.
6. Any Time Refund Policy ๐ต
- Policyholders can now discontinue their health policy anytime and get a pro-rata refund.
- For instance, if a client pays ₹12,000 in premiums and decides to cancel after 6 months, they can receive ₹6,000 back.
- If a claim request is denied, policyholders can also opt for a refund.
7. High Chances of Claim Requests Being Settled ✔️
- A Claims Review Committee (CRC) will be established to review rejected claims.
- Claims can only be denied after CRC approval, with clear reasons provided, ensuring transparency and fairness.
8. Better Claim Settlement Experience ๐
- Insurance companies and Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) are now required to collect necessary documents directly from hospitals, easing the burden on policyholders.
- Cashless claim requests will receive a response within 1 hour, and payment must be completed within 3 hours of discharge.
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