List of Different Types of Non-Medical Expenses in Health Insurance

Health insurance is designed to help you financially during a medical emergency. It pays for your medical expenses incurred on the treatment of a disease or medical condition. However, it does cover non-medical expenses incurred during hospitalization. Know about the various non-medical expenses that are excluded under a health insurance policy.

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      What are Non-Medical Expenses in Health Insurance?

      Non-medical expenses are the expenses incurred on several items used during hospitalization that are not included in health insurance coverage. The Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority (IRDAI) of India has excluded the coverage of such expenses under health insurance to prevent its misuse.

      Therefore, your insurance company will not pay for your non-medical expenses during claim settlement and you will have to pay for them from your own pockets.

      List of Non-Medical Expenses in Health Insurance

      The IRDAI has categorized non-medical expenses based on hospitalization and the treatment taken. It has also listed some optional items that are also excluded from a health plan. Take a look at the different types of non-medical expenses as listed by IRDAI below:

      Non-Medical Expenses Under Treatment Costs:

      The cost of the following items used during the treatment is not covered:

      • Registration/admission charges
      • Disinfectant, spirit & hydrogen peroxide
      • Infusion pump charges
      • Nutritionists or dietician charges
      • Urine container
      • Diabetic footwear
      • Antiseptic mouthwash
      • Blood reservation cost
      • Vaccination cost
      • HIV kit

      Non-Medical Expenses Under Hospital Room Charges:

      The expenses related to the following items used during hospital room stay are not covered:

      • Gown
      • Hand wash
      • Pulse oximeter charges
      • Housekeeping charges
      • Tissue paper
      • Hot pack/ cold pack
      • Toothbrush & toothpaste
      • Comb, slippers & caps
      • Foot cover
      • Buds

      Non-Medical Expenses Under Procedure Costs:

      The cost of the following items used during a surgical procedure is not covered:

      • Surgical blades
      • Bandages & cotton
      • Disposable razors
      • Arthroscopy and Endoscopy instrument charges
      • Gauze blades
      • Harmon scalpel blades
      • Eye pad
      • Hair removal cream
      • Surgical drill
      • Apron

      Other Non-Payable Medical Expenses:

      The following non-medical expenses are not covered:

      • Needles, syringes & sterilized injections
      • Medicine box
      • Referral doctor’s fees
      • Digestion gels
      • Paper gloves
      • Washing charges
      • Barber charges

      Optional Items:

      The cost of the following optional items is also excluded:

      • Thermometer
      • Food (apart from hospital food)
      • Mineral water
      • Laundry/ attendant charges
      • Baby food
      • Nebulizer kit
      • Belts/braces
      • Carry bags
      • Beauty services

      Things to Remember About Non-Medical Expenses in Health Insurance

      Take a look at a few things that you must remember about non-medical expenses:

      • If you get hospitalized, any non-medical expenses will not be covered under your health insurance policy as per the guidelines of IRDAI.
      • The IRDAI listed non-medical expenses are standard and can also be found in your policy documents.
      • Make sure to check your policy document to know about the non-medical expenses excluded under your policy. This will help you to avoid any surprises during claim settlement.
      • Knowing about non-medical expenses under your policy will help you to curtail your out-of-pocket expenses. It will prevent you from spending a lot on items that are not covered by your policy and thus, your out-of-pocket expenditure will reduce.
      • Some health plans may cover non-medical expenses as an add-on cover. In such cases, you can buy this cover for an additional premium amount to eliminate any out-of-pocket expenses.

      Summing It Up

      Non-medical expenses are an inevitable part of every hospitalization. But unfortunately, you cannot claim these expenses under your health insurance policy. To reduce your out-of-pocket expenses and avoid any hassles, make sure to go through the list of non-medical expenses excluded in health insurance as per IRDAI.

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