Star Health Insurance For Diabetes
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Star Health Insurance's Diabetes Safe Insurance Policy is a specialised package for people with diabetes, both Type 1 and Type 2. The scheme which is designed to cover diabetes and associated illnesses, covers the costs of routine hospitalisation due to diabetes complications. The policy covers both Type 1 (also known as Juvenile Diabetes) and Type 2 diabetes, among other things. The policy can be purchased as an entity or as a floater.
Star Health Insurance For Diabetes
The Star Health Diabetes Safe Insurance Policy is also available in two versions: Plan A and Plan B. The insured individual must go through a pre-acceptance medical examination under Plan A. The insurance coverage begins as soon as the policy is released. There is no waiting period for any diabetes or diabetes-related complication. Pre-acceptance medical screening is not needed under Plan B. However, there is a 12-month waiting period from the start of the plan.
Criteria for Eligibility
For people with Diabetes , the eligibility requirement for Star Diabetes Safe mediclaim insurance coverage is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 65 years.
Features
- The amount of coverage varies between Rs 3 lakh, Rs 4 lakh, Rs 5 lakh, and Rs 10 lakh.
- Plan A and Plan B are the two plan variants available for this policy.
- Under Plan A, a pre-medical examination is required. Pre-medical screening, on the other hand, is not needed under Plan B.
- Person and family floater coverage options are available.
- Plan A has no waiting period, while Plan B has only a 12-month waiting period.
- Guaranteed Lifetime Renewals are available to the insured under this Star health insurance policy until they reach the age of 65.
- Renewals are given a 30-day grace period from the policy's expiration date.
Inclusions:
- Compensation in the event of the insured person's death as a result of an accident.
- Amputation-related artificial limb costs up to a certain limit
- Outpatient costs, such as medical consultations and diagnostic tests, are covered up to certain thresholds.
- Up to 24 months of dialysis at Rs. 1000 per sitting
- Hospitalization costs (room, nurse, anaesthetist, surgeon fees, medications, and medicines) incurred as a result of diabetes complications are covered.
- Hospitalization costs for reasons other than diabetes complications
Exclusions:
- Aesthetic or cosmetic surgery, as well as erectile dysfunction treatment
- Drug/alcohol-related diseases, substance misuse, smoking, or tobacco chewing
- All costs associated with the care of HIV/AIDS and related illnesses
- Diabetic nephropathy and diabetic retinopathy, all of which can lead to chronic renal disease and a diabetic foot ulcer, are not protected.
- Convalescence, a state of general debility, a state of exhaustion, a state of nutritional deficiency
- Dental surgery or treatment is not recommended unless it is absolutely necessary due to an injury or a hospitalisation requirement.
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End Note
To receive a rebate for your Star health diabetes health insurance policy, you must notify the insurer with a 15-day notice. The amount of premium that is refunded is determined by the policy term and frequency of premium payments.
Disclaimer: This article is issued in the general public interest and meant for general information purposes only. Readers are advised not to rely on the contents of the article as conclusive in nature and should research further or consult an expert in this regard.
