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Why is critical illness insurance important in India?
Lifestyle-related illnesses and serious medical conditions can result in prolonged treatment, significant expenses, and loss of income. A critical illness insurance policy can provide financial support following the diagnosis of a covered illness.
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How is critical illness insurance different from health insurance?
Health insurance will usually cover any hospitalisation and treatments of any covered disease. However, critical illness insurance will provide a lump sum payment after being diagnosed with a critical illness.
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Who should buy critical illness insurance?
Working professionals, business owners, single income households and people with a family history of serious illness should consider it. Anyone with loans or dependants can also benefit from it.
4.
Does critical illness insurance provide a lump-sum payout?
Yes, most plans pay a lump sum once a covered illness is diagnosed and the policy conditions, such as the waiting period and survival period, are met. Some plans also offer part of the benefit as income, as in Tata AIA Sampoorna Care - Cancer.
5.
What are the disadvantages of critical illness insurance?
Critical illness plans cover only the illnesses specifically listed in the policy, and their definitions may be restrictive. Waiting and survival periods may apply, and certain pre-existing conditions may be excluded. Therefore, it is important to compare policies and understand their terms before purchasing.
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Can I add critical illness cover as a rider to my Tata AIA term plan?
This depends on the specific Tata AIA term insurance plan. You can review the relevant product brochure and policy documents or contact the insurer to determine whether a critical illness rider# is available and understand its terms.
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How much critical illness cover do I need?
The required cover depends on factors such as potential treatment costs, monthly expenses, income, outstanding loans, and the number of dependents. The cover should ideally provide sufficient financial support to meet your obligations following a covered critical illness diagnosis.
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Is critical illness insurance worth buying if I already have health insurance?
For many individuals, a critical illness plan can complement health insurance. Health insurance generally covers eligible hospitalisation and treatment expenses, whereas critical illness insurance provides a lump-sum benefit following a covered diagnosis. This additional amount can help meet expenses such as income loss, medicines, home healthcare, or other financial obligations, subject to the policy terms.
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