Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance

Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance provides a lump sum amount to the policyholder on the diagnosis of a life-threatening disease or critical illness. It does not require the insured to get hospitalized to raise a claim. This policy helps the policyholder to bear treatment expenses for the illness as well as manage other financial expenses on a day-to-day basis to ensure a comfortable living.

Categories	Specifications
Sum Insured	Rs 3 lakh, Rs 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh
Policy Tenure	1 year
Network Hospitals	10,000+
Incurred Claim Ratio (2020-21)	77.35%
Pre-policy Medical Check-up	Required for people above 55 years
Critical Illness Waiting Period	90 days
Survival Period	30 days

Benefits of Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance Plan

Check out the key benefits of buying a Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance plan:

1. Coverage for 12 Critical Illnesses

This Cholamandalam critical illness insurance policy pays a lump sum amount to the policyholder on the diagnosis of 12 critical illnesses, including cancer, major organ transplant, first heart attack, permanent paralysis of limbs and stroke.

2. Cashless Hospitalization

People can avail cashless hospitalization facilities across India at more than 10,000 network hospitals of the Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company.

3. Tax Benefits

Under Sec 80D of the IT Act, the premium paid towards buying a Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance policy will be eligible for tax deductions.

Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance Plan Eligibility Criteria

Take a look at the eligibility criteria for buying a Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance plan:

Parameters	Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Entry Age	5 years
Maximum Entry Age	65 years
Coverage Type	Individual
Relationships Covered	Self, spouse and dependent children
Renewability	Lifetime

Types of Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance Plan

Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance offers two types of plans:

1. Standard Plan:

This plan covers 10 critical illnesses, including cancer, stroke, first heart attack, kidney failure and permanent paralysis.

2. Advanced Plan:

This plan covers 12 critical illnesses, including Parkinson’s disease and Motor Neuron Disease along with ambulance charges.

Inclusions of Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance Plan

The following coverage is included under the Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance plan:

Critical Illness Cover – It provides coverage for 12 critical illnesses, which include cancer, hypertension, first heart attack, permanent paralysis of limbs, stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, etc.
Emergency Ambulance Charges – It covers the cost of availing ambulance services to transport the insured to the hospital during an emergency.

Exclusions of Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance Plan

The Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance plan excludes the following:

Pre-existing diseases/conditions
Self-inflicted injury or suicide
Treatment for injuries due to an act of terrorism/ war/ riots etc.
Treatment for misuse or abuse of intoxicating substances like alcohol and drugs
Sexually transmitted diseases
Treatment for injuries due to hazardous or adventure sports activities

FAQs

Q1. Do I need to submit any documents while raising a claim under Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance?
Ans: Yes. You would have to provide the following documents while raising a claim under the Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance policy:
- Copy of first consultation paper
- Detailed physician’s report specifying medical history
- All reports to prove the diagnosis of the critical illness
- Proof of identity and residence
Q2. Can I buy Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance for my family?

Ans: Yes. You can buy a Cholamandalam Healthline Insurance policy for your family on an individual sum insured basis.
Q3. Can senior citizens opt for Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance?

Ans: Yes. People up to the age of 65 years can buy Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance for senior citizens
Q4. When can I increase the sum insured of my Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance policy?

Ans: You can increase the sum insured of your Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance policy at the time of renewal.
Q5. Are ambulance charges covered under Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance?

Ans: Yes. Emergency ambulance charges are covered by Cholamandalam Critical Healthline Insurance under the Advanced plan.