What is Health Insurance?

The term health insurance (popularly known as Medical Insurance or Mediclaim) is a type of insurance that covers your medical expenses.The concept of health insurance is new in India but its awareness is growing fast. Health insurance comes in handy in case of severe emergencies. Life is unpredictable, insurance can make it safe and secure from bearing huge financial loss. A health insurance policy is a contract between an insurance company and an individual. Sometimes it is associated with covering disability and custodial needs. The contract is renewable annually.

Health insurance is affordable and carries the assurance and freedom from insecurities that threaten normalcy now and then. The type and amount of health care costs that will be covered by the health plan are specified in advance. Health plans are available in two formats, individual and group plans. In an individual policy you are personally the owner of the policy. While in a group plan, the sponsor owns the policy and the people covered under it are called its members.

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3. Why health insurance?
4. Types of Health Insurance
5. What constitutes a Good Health Insurance Cover?
6. Factors affecting Premium of health insurance
7. Tips to find a good Health Insurance
8. Saving on Health Insurance Premiums
9. Health Insurance Glossary
10. How to file a health insurance claim