Given the rise in healthcare costs, it is not only essential to purchase a good health insurance plan but also renew it timely to keep the cover intact.
A lapse in renewal of your health plan can expose you and your family to the risk of denting your savings in a medical emergency. This could also mean that you may have to compromise on the quality of treatment that you avail – situations that you would not like to be in. Not just that, renewal gives you the chance to assess your needs and make changes to the cover you want and the family members you want to cover.
Renewal of your health insurance policy allows you to enjoy continued coverage of expenses during hospitalisation along with pre and post hospitalisation expenses, doctor’s fees, medication, diagnostic tests, annual health check-ups, critical illnesses, psychiatric support treatments, pregnancy & childcare treatments and more (depending on your health insurance plan).
BFL follows a customer-centric approach and has created a paperless digital process with a Do-It-Yourself journey. The journey gives you flexibility, is simple and leads you step by step to quickly complete your renewal process. All you need to do is confirm a few details about your previous policy, update any information or add new members to the cover. Provide your health information. It’s that simple and truly effortless. So, if your health insurance policy is due for renewal, don’t waste any time and get it done now.
The health plans offer cashless health insurance that helps you to avail of treatment facilities at a wide range of network hospitals pan India.
The health plans provide the cost incurred for treatment both before and after hospitalisation..
Health policies also cover routine or periodic health examinations, with leading insurance providers offering free medical check-ups to the policyholders.
Health policies cover the transportation cost for commuting the insured person to the hospital.
With our health plans, you can avail tax benefits (if any) on premiums paid towards health insurance plans, as per Section 80D of the Income Tax Act( Tax laws are subject to change.)
The BFL digital process helps you to renew the policy quickly and avail of all the above-mentioned benefits and ensures you are stress-free.
The sooner you purchase your health insurance, lower will be the premium you pay. So to save costs, make sure you choose the right plan and keep renewing it in time. Also get rewarded on renewal with a cumulative bonus for every claim free year which will help you in getting discounted premiums
Why should you renew your insurance policy?
Renewing your insurance policy will give you numerous benefits like coverage for your medical expenses, a bonus for a claim-free year and you can keep saving on your tax
What is a waiting period?
The amount of time you need to wait before you can start using the benefits of your health insurance policy.
When does the health insurance premium increase on renewal?
The Health insurance premium varies because many reasons like health inflation, your claim history, your age, change in coverage benefits, etc.
What are deductibles?
A deductible is an amount that is a part of the treatment cost that you are expected to pay by yourself, while the rest is paid by the insurer.
What is a co-payment clause?
In the case of a co-payment clause, the medical treatment cost is split between you and the insurer by a certain percentage or amount.
What is included in Maternity Health insurance benefit?
Maternity health insurance benefit covers the delivery expenses- be it normal or caesarean. It also covers post-birth care, vaccinations, and medicines.
Do I have to pay GST on the health insurance premium?
Yes, a GST is charged on the health insurance premiums payable by you.
Can I still claim if hospitalization is less than 24-hours?
Yes, you can if it is a day-care procedure or an it is an OPD expense – If available in your health insurance cover.
What should I do if I have a pre-existing health condition and want to buy health insurance?
If you have any Pre-existing diseases, it must be declared before purchasing the policy so that there is no issue with claims.
Will your policy waiting period increase for Pre-Existing diseases (PED) if the policy is not renewed?
Yes, your policy waiting period will increase if you do not renew your existing health insurance policy. Also, if you don’t declare new illnesses it can affect your claims in the future.
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