Critical illnesses are serious health concerns in the life of every individual. The results are devastating for the person who suffers, and everyone related also has to go through mental exhaustion.
However, one can always plan to remain financially afloat amid such choppy times. Several critical illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), have an occurrence rate of 272 out of every 100,000 individuals. In contrast, other acute illnesses have shown an upward trend of 200+ occurrences out of every 100,000, as per NIH.
Bajaj Markets, in collaboration with Manipal Cigna Health, is now providing coverage of 36 of the most critical diseases that have been viewed as 'Most Common' in India. Starting at just ₹310, this plan has been turning quite some heads.
The process of application for this plan is hassle-free.
On the product page, tap "Buy Now."
Enter the necessary information in the online application form.
Complete the payment through UPI, credit/debit card or any other online payment method.
The criteria are as such anyone can apply and buy the plan. However, for better clarity, the requirements are given below
Nationality: The applicant must be a citizen of India.
Age: Anyone between the age of 18 and 65 is eligible.
Besides 36 critical illnesses benefits, the policy also covers accidental death and disappearance. Given below is a detailed breakdown of the mentioned cases.
In the case of accidental death, the nominee of the policyholder is liable to get the sum insured.
The disappearance of the insured is also considered. However, for a nominee to claim the sum insured in such a case, the policyholder's death certificate is required.
In the case of an accident, if the insured suffers a partial disablement, the policyholder can request a claim. The table below provides a detailed view of the insured cap versus the nature of disablement.
Type of Permanent Partial Ailment |
Sum Insured Percentage Reimbursed |
Total loss of eyesight for a single eye, beyond recovery |
50% |
Total loss of eyesight for a single eye, beyond recovery |
50% |
Loss of a single limb - foot or hand |
50% |
Loss of all toes in a single limb |
10% |
Loss of toe great - any single foot |
5% |
Loss of toe except great. Each for one limb |
2% |
Complete hearing loss in both ears, beyond recovery |
50% |
Complete hearing loss in a single ear, beyond recovery |
15% |
Loss of speech, beyond recovery |
50% |
Loss of all fingers in a single hand. |
40% |
Four fingers dysfunctional or lost in a single hand |
35% |
Loss of thumb, one phalanx |
10% |
Loss of thumb, both phalanges |
25% |
Index finger loss - three phalanges |
10% |
Index finger loss - two phalanges |
8% |
Index finger loss - one phalanx |
4% |
Loss of either ring, middle or little finger - three phalanges |
6% |
Loss of either little, middle, or ring finger - two phalanges |
4% |
Loss of either little, middle, or ring finger - one phalanx |
2% |
If the policyholder is involved in an accident that results in complete disablement, one can raise a ticket for a claim. The acceptable instances are as follows:
Given below is a list of all the critical illnesses that are covered.
Covered Illnesses |
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Cancer of a determined severity |
Myocardial Infarction and First Heart attack of determined severity |
Open Chest CABG |
Repair of Heart Valves or Open Heart Replacement |
Coma of determined severity |
Regular Dialysis due to kidney failure |
Stroke that results in permanent symptoms |
Bone marrow transplant or a major organ failure |
Permanent disablement of limbs |
Motor neuron disease resulting in permanent symptoms |
Multiple sclerosis resulting in persistent symptoms |
Primary pulmonary hypertension |
Aorta graft surgery |
Loss of hearing, referred to as deafness |
Loss of sight, referred to as blindness |
Aplastic Anemia |
Coronary artery disease |
Lung disease - end stage |
Liver failure - end stage |
Major Burns, referred to as third degree burns |
Fulminant hepatitis |
Alzheimer’s disease |
Bacterial meningitis |
Benign brain tumor |
Apallic syndrome |
Parkinson’s disease |
Medullary cystic disease |
Muscular dystrophy |
Speech loss |
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus |
The insured can file a claim anytime if he/she undergoes any of the listed conditions. However, no claim will be accepted until the wait time of 30 days is over.
The coverage limit varies for different age bands. A detailed breakdown has been provided in the table below.
36 Critical Illnesses Benefit |
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Age Group |
1 Lakh |
2 Lakhs |
3 Lakhs |
|
Premium including GST |
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18 to 35 |
310 |
589 |
867 |
|
36 to 55 |
1,122 |
2,182 |
3,242 |
|
56 and above |
6,101 |
11,948 |
17,795 |
The tenure of the plan is valid for one year.
As an affordable health insurance plan with substantial coverage, many consider it a great choice. However, there are some exclusions that are listed below.
Pre-existing disease: The policyholder cannot claim the sum insured in case of a condition that existed before or during the enrolment. Even if the illness is listed, the insured can only enjoy the health benefits only after the wait time is over.
One can refer to the policy wordings to view the full exclusions list.
The insured can raise a ticket for a claim by using any of the mentioned processes.
Any questions regarding the policy, coverage, processes, exclusions and claims are clarified through email. One can write to us at insuranceconnect@bajajfinservmarkets.in
The insured is entitled to receive the claim once only. After the insured sum is claimed, the policy is no longer deemed valid.
The insured cannot make a claim after 15 days of enrollment. The minimum waiting time is 30 days. Therefore, the policyholder is entitled to health benefits after 30 days of registration.
Ideally, the insured is the one who benefits from this plan. The Trip Curtailment Cover plan can be bought for self or anyone else.
The nominee is entitled to the sum insured in case of disappearance or death of the insured life. However, a death certificate is necessary to claim the insured sum.