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| Introduction to Health Insurance in India |
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| Health Insurance provides risk coverage against unforeseen health expenditure that may result in financial hardship. Health insurance is one of the fastest growing areas in the insurance industry and is expected to grow to Rs. 30,000 crores in 5 years from the current Rs. 8,100 crores. |
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| 9 (c)- Co-Pay Concept in Health Insurance Policy in India |
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Eg. Insured has to bear 10% of all the admissible claims(Compulsory Excess). However, 20% co-payment will be considered if the insured opt for the same. In such cases 10% additional discount in premium will be allowed.
Insured has to bear additional 10% of all admissible claims if the claim arises out of pre-existing diseases for which the insured opted cover and paid additional premium. This provision is in addition to the compulsory excess stated herein above and applicable only for claims arising out of Pre-existing Diseases. |
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