HDFC ERGO Optima Select Plan

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      About HDFC ERGO Optima Select Plan

      HDFC ERGO Optima Select plan provides comprehensive coverage against planned and emergency medical expenses. It doubles your sum insured in 2 years, irrespective of the claims, with the Plus benefit. The plan also restores the exhausted sum insured by 100% unlimited times a year for the same and unrelated illnesses with the Automatic Restoration benefit.

      This HDFC ERGO health insurance policy covers the cost of non-medical items with the Protect benefit. Moreover, it offers preventive health check-up benefits every year from day 1 of the policy.

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      Eligibility
      Adult minimum entry age
      18 years
      Adult maximum entry age
      No age limit
      Renewability
      Lifelong
      Child minimum entry age
      91 days
      Child maximum entry age
      25 years
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      HDFC ERGO Optima Select Plan: Key Highlights

      Categories Specifications
      Sum Insured ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh
      Pre-Policy Medical Check-ups May be required
      Pre-existing Diseases Waiting Period 3 years
      Discounts 40% NRI discount
      Up to 10% long-term policy discount
      10% family discount
      5% online discount
      2.5% loyalty discount
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      Optima Select Features

      What we love
      Guaranteed 2X increase in cover amount after 4 renewals
      Guaranteed 2X increase in cover amount after 4 renewalsKnow more ›
      Unlimited Restoration of CoverKnow more ›
      No sublimitKnow more ›
      Coverage
      Room rent limit
      Single private ac room
      Restoration of cover
      Rs 10 lakh unlimited times in a year; for related and unrelated illness
      Very useful feature, in case the sum Insured gets exhausted in a year due to multiple claims or a large claim. Insurer restores the sum insured to provide continued coverage to policyholders.
      Renewal Bonus
      Rs 2.5 lakh per year and up to a maximum of Rs 10 lakh irrespective of claim
      Renewal bonus is the extra sum insured added at the time of policy renewal as per the terms and conditions specified in the policy.
      Co-pay
      100% paid by the insurer
      Pre-hospitalization coverage
      60 days
      Post-hospitalization coverage
      180 days
      Day care treatment
      All day-care treatments are covered up to the sum insured, provided that the duration of treatment in a hospital or daycare does not exceed 24 hours
      Hospitalization at home
      Up to Rs 10 lakh
      Ambulance charges
      Up to Rs 10 lakh
      Cashless hospitals
      13605 cashless hospitals in India
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      Value Added Services
      Mid year member addition
      Child age should be 91-180 days at the time of addition in the policy after issuance. Spouse will be added after 91 days of policy issuance provided, wedding date should be after policy issuance date
      Free health checkup
      Not available in this plan
      E-consultation
      Available as an optional cover
      Free Online doctor consultation(s) is an additional feature to keep your health in check
      Discount on Renewal
      Not available in this plan
      Daily cash allowance
      Available as an optional cover
      Out patient consultation benefits
      Available as an optional cover
      Waiting periods
      Existing Illness cover
      3 years
      Initial Waiting Period
      30 days; except claims arising due to an accident, provided the same are covered. This is standard in the industry across all insurance policies
      Specific Illness cover
      24 months; for slow growing diseases like knee replacement, hernia, cataract etc. See full list of diseases mentioned in policy wordings
      Additional Features
      Alternate medicine (AYUSH)
      Up to Rs 10 lakh
      Worldwide coverage
      Not available in this plan
      Consumables Coverage
      Available as an optional cover
      Domestic evacuation
      Up to Rs 5 lakh
      Cover for organ donor
      Up to Rs 10 lakh
      Animal bite vaccination
      Not available in this plan
      Maternity Benefit(s)
      Maternity cover
      Not available in this plan
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      Disclaimer: The plan features detailed are for a ₹10 Lakh cover. Not all features may be applicable to your specific profile.
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        Key Benefits of HDFC ERGO Optima Select Plan

        Double Sum Insured
        Double Sum Insured
        Policyholders can double their mediclaim policy sum insured in two years regardless of claims with the Plus benefit. However, this benefit is available as an add-on cover.
        Unlimited Automatic Restoration of Sum Insured
        Unlimited Automatic Restoration of Sum Insured
        This health insurance policy automatically restores the sum insured amount by 100% upon exhaustion unlimited times a year for both same and unrelated illnesses. However, this benefit is available as an add-on cover.
        Value Added Services
        Preventive Health Check-ups
        The HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company covers the cost of preventive health check-ups every year, starting from day 1 of the policy. However, this benefit is available as an add-on cover.
        Cumulative Bonus
        Cumulative Bonus
        With the cumulative bonus, policyholders can enhance their sum insured by 25% for a maximum of 100%, irrespective of the claims filed in the previous policy year.
        Tax Benefits
        Tax Benefits
        Policyholders can earn tax deductions on HDFC ERGO Optima Select premiums under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act.
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        HDFC ERGO Optima Select Plan Inclusions, Exclusions & Optional Cover

        1. In-patient Hospitalization Expenses
          It covers the cost of obtaining treatment at a hospital by staying for 24 hours or more.
        2. Road Ambulance Charges
          It pays for road ambulance charges incurred on transporting the insured to and from the hospital.
        3. Day Care Treatments
          It covers the cost of all day care treatments that require less than 24 hours of hospitalization.
        4. Home Health Care
          It pays for the medical expenses incurred on obtaining treatments at home.
        5. Domiciliary Hospitalization
          It covers the cost of availing hospital-like medical treatment at home at doctor's suggestion in case shifting to a hospital is not possible.
        6. AYUSH Treatment
          It pays for in-patient treatments availed by the insured under AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) systems of medicines.
        7. Pre-Hospitalization Expenses
          It covers the healthcare expenses for up to 60 days before getting hospitalized.
        8. Post-Hospitalization Expenses
          It pays for the healthcare expenses for up to 180 days after being discharged from the hospital.
        9. Organ Donor Expenses
          It covers the hospitalization expenses of the organ donor incurred towards harvesting the donated organ for a transplantation of the insured.
        10. Modern Treatments
          It pays for 12 technologically advanced and modern treatments obtained by the insured, including deep brain stimulation, oral chemotherapy, robotic surgery, etc.
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        1. Maternity Expenses
          It does not cover childbirth-related costs or expenses for the newborn baby’s treatment.
        2. Obesity Treatments
          It excludes costs for fat loss surgery or weight management treatments unless specified by the doctor.
        3. Treatments for Alcoholism
          It does not pay for treatments to curb addictions like alcoholism, drugs, etc. or their consequences.
        4. Cosmetic or Plastic Surgery
          It excludes plastic surgery or cosmetic procedures done to change appearance unless medically necessary.
        5. Sterility and Infertility
          It does not cover medical costs for sterilization or assisted reproductive treatments like IVF.
        6. Injuries due to Adventure Sports
          It does not pay for treating injuries resulting from participation in adventure sports like mountaineering, rafting, etc.
        7. Dietary Supplements And Substances
          It does not cover expenses for dietary supplements that can be bought without a doctor’s prescription, like vitamins and minerals.
        8. Congenital External Anomalies
          It does not pay for treatments undertaken to remove physical abnormalities present from birth.
        9. Unproven Treatments
          It does not cover treatments whose efficiency does not have sufficient medical proof.
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        1. Protect Benefit
          It pays for the cost of consumables incurred by the insured during hospitalization, such as gloves, syringes, cotton, etc.
        2. Plus Benefit
          It increases the sum insured by 50% at the time of policy renewal for up to a maximum of 100%.
        3. Automatic Restore Benefit
          It automatically restores the sum insured amount by 100% unlimited times a year for both and unrelated illnesses.
        4. Aggregate Deductible
          It allows policyholders to reduce their premiums by opting for an aggregate deductible. Moreover, they will have the option to remove the aggregate deductible once in the lifetime of the policy.
        5. PED Waiting Period Modification
          It reduces the pre-existing disease (PED) waiting period from 3 years to 2 years or 1 year.
        6. Modification of Room Rent
          It allows the policyholder to upgrade the hospital room category from a single private AC room to at actuals or reduce it to a shared hospital room.
        7. Preventive Health Check-ups
          It pays for the cost of annual health check-ups available from day 1 of the policy.
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        Our claim specialists will reach your location & complete the formalties from filing the claim to documentation to coordinating with insurer, TPA & hospital.

        Available in New Delhi and 114+ cities

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        HDFC ERGO Optima Select Plan: FAQs

        • Q. Is HDFC ERGO Optima Select a good plan?

          Ans: Yes. The HDFC ERGO Optima Select plan is a good plan for people who want medical coverage for hospitalization expenses, home care treatments, cost of consumables, modern treatments, preventive health check-ups, etc.

        • Q. Is HDFC ERGO Optima Select cashless?

          Ans:  Yes. You can avail cashless treatment at any hospital of your choice across India with the Optima Select plan.

        • Q. Where can I check the HDFC ERGO Optima Select plan price?

          Ans: You can check the HDFC ERGO Optima Select plan cost by contacting the customer support team of the insurer or checking the policy premium chart. You can also use a health insurance premium calculator to know the price of this mediclaim policy.The contact number of HDFC ERGO health insurance in Kerala is 022 6158 2020 and 011 6158 2020. You can also connect with the insurer on WhatsApp at 8169 500 500.

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        HDFC ERGO claim process

        HDFC ERGO offers two types of claim settlements – cashless and reimbursement. Follow the steps to raise a claim:

        1
        Step 1: Find network hospital
        • Find the nearest network hospital of HDFC ERGO
        • Get admitted to the hospital
        2
        Step 2: Inform HDFC ERGO
        • Notify the insurance company about the hospitalization
        • In case of pre-planned hospitalization, intimate the insurer before hospital admission.
        3
        Step 3: Get Pre-authorization
        • Fill up the pre-authorization form and submit it to the hospital staff
        • The pre-authorization form will be sent to HDFC ERGO for approval.
        • Once approved, obtain medical treatment.
        4
        Step 4: Hospital Discharge
        • At the time of discharge, sign all the medical documents.
        • Pay for the items/services not covered under the HDFC ERGO policy
        5
        Step 5: Claim settlement
        • The network hospital will send the hospital bill to HDFC ERGO.
        • After review, the insurance company will pay the bill amount directly to the network hospital.
        1
        Step 1: Get Hospitalized
        Get admitted to a non-network hospital of the insurance provider
        2
        Step 2: Intimate the Insurance Company
        • Inform the insurance company about the hospitalization
        • In case of planned hospitalization, notify the insurer before hospital admission.
        • Receive medical treatment
        3
        Step 3: Hospital Discharge
        • At the time of discharge, pay the entire hospital bill in full.
        • Collect all the medical documents, bills and payment receipts
        4
        Step 4: Submit Documents
        Send all the required documents to the insurance company
        5
        Step 5: Settlement of Claim
        The insurance company will review the documents and pay the claim amount.
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        *Product information is authentic and solely based on the information received from the Insurer. Policybazaar is acting only as a facilitator and claims settlement shall be at the sole discretion of the Insurer. Policybazaar does not provide any medical or surgical advice or diagnosis and is not responsible for your interactions / treatment by a medical practitioner/hospital. Please consult a registered medical practitioner for any medical or surgical advice. The Information that you obtain or receive from Policybazaar, and its employees, or otherwise on the Website is for informational purposes only. As per the Insurance guidelines, you are allowed to cancel the policy with-in 30 days from the date of Issuance of policy.This option is available incase of policies with a term of one year or more.

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