All You Need to Know About SBI Health Insurance

Health insurance market in India is flooded with plenty of insurers with attractive plans. Among them, SBI Health Insurance is counted among the top for a genuine reason. Let’s have a look:

Why SBI General Health Insurance?

Through SBI General Health Insurance, the insurer tries to set a healthcare coverage by maintaining financial security. Below are some reasons why you should go for this insurance plan.

The health insurance offered by SBI General Insurance is ranging between Rs. 50,000 to 5, 00,000.
Up to 45 years, there is no pre-medical check-up only if you don’t have any previous health history.
Its family floater plan covers your spouse, parents and other members under a single plan with a single premium.
You can decide from various plans, namely, Metro Plan, Semi-Metro Plan or the ones that are suitable for other areas in India.
Lifelong renewability benefit is available with this plan
You can renew the health insurance policy other than SBI general with SBI General Health Insurance
You can avail tax benefits against the premium paid for SBI General Health Insurance plan under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Pre and post hospitalization expenses are covered by this health insurance policy.
You can avail free medical check-up to Rs. 2,500/- after four continuous claim-free years.
By adding some additional covers, such as top-up plan, removal of cap on room rent, or doctor’s fee, you can enhance the coverage of your basic policy
Avail cashless healthcare facility in more than 3,000 network hospitals.

Below are the types of SBI health insurance policies offered by SBI General Insurance:

SBI Retail Health Insurance Policy

Entry age	18 to 65 years
Pre-health check-up	Not compulsory up to the age of 45 years.
Free-health check-up	After 4 continuous claim-free year.
Waiting period	4 years in case of existing illness.
Added benefits	The insured can renew health insurance availed from other insurers with SBI General Insurance.
Pre and post Hospitalisation cover	Expense is covered 30 days prior to hospitalization and 60 days after discharge.
What Section 80D says	Tax benefit is applicable
Add on covers	Zero cap on room rent, doctor’s consultation fee or ICU rent.

SBI Critical Illness Insurance Plan

Entry age	18 to 65 years
Policy tenure	Minimum 1 year or maximum 3 years.
Sum Assured	Ranging from Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 50 lakh.
Free Look Period	If you don’t like the services return it within 15 days.
IT benefit	Tax benefits on premium paid for the plan.

SBI Group Health Insurance Policy

Entry age	18 years or above
Sum Assured	Rs. 1 lakh to 5 lakh
Plan category	Individual and family floater plans
Health check-up	Not required up to the age of 65 years.
Cashless treatment	Available at more than 3,000 hospitals across the country.
Waiting period	4 years if the insured has any medical history.
Pre and post hospitalization costs	Cover for 30 days before hospitalization and 60 days after discharge.
Tax benefit	Yes
Add on cover	Zero cap on room charges or ICU rent, doctor’s charges etc.

SBI Hospital Daily Cash Insurance Plan:

Entry age	18 years or above. Kids of 3 years can be added if the parents are under this plan.
Sum Assured	Rs. 50,000 fixed to look after the incurred expenses
Cover period	30 days and 60 days
Daily cash allowance	Per day Rs. 2000 is provided
ICU Allowance	Per day Rs. 4000
Accidental Hospitalisation Allowance	Per day Rs. 4000
Free Look Period	15 days, if the policy doesn’t suit your requirements.
Tax benefit	Yes
Pre-existing Ailment	Not covered by this plan.

SBI Health Insurance: The Claim Process

Whenever you need to file SBI Health Insurance claim, follow the below-mentioned steps:

Call the toll-free customer care number of SBI General Insurance and register your claim.
You will need to submit original documents supporting your claim like medical bills, duly filled claim-form, policy documents etc.
The insurer will set up an inquiry and the overall process may take up-to 30 days after receiving your documents.
The insurer is authorized to accept or reject your claim depending upon the policy terms.

In case of Cashless Facility

More than 3,000 network hospitals are there to serve you. Here the insured can avail cashless facilities and the expenses are borne by the insurer by directly coordinating with the hospital authorities. The insurer or the TPA has to approve an authorization request supporting cashless benefit. In case the hospitalization is pre-planned, the insurance company has to be informed beforehand, or within 24 hours of hospitalization in case of an emergency.

Final Word!

SBI Health Insurance offers the type of coverage with which you can be financially protected during a crisis. Health, being the essential element, needs our attention. With age or due to lifestyle, we are prone to falling sick. The sky-rocketing quality treatment costs may burn a hole in your pocket. An adequate health insurance plan proves to be a financial safeguard for you and your family by bearing your medical expenses and other medical-related costs.