Medical Insurance India Medical Insurance in India

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Medical Insurance
Medical insurance in India is gaining such a high trend that policies are out even for infants. It is the buffer against medical emergencies. This cover is a hospitalisation cover and reimbursement of the medical expenses incurred in respect of covered disease /surgery while the insured was admitted in the hospital as an in patient.

Different types of Medical Insurance are available here:

Individual Medical Insurance Group Medical Insurance Overseas Medical Insurance
Calculation of Medical Insurance Amount/Premium:The amount of premium depends on the sum insured (amount of coverage) age of the member and also if one is taking an individual or a group Insurance. Premium can be paid on a monthly/quarterly/half yearly/ yearly basis. Amount also depends on the company policies of the insured.

Medical Insurance Claim Procedure:An individual has to fill and submit the claim form to the insurer A claim representative, so appointed, analyses the expenses incurred After submission of the medical expenses report, the claim is cleared within 7-15 days. The number of days may

vary from company to company
Documents Required for Medical Insurance Claim:Hospital/doctor report Memo of expenses incurred Salary Slip

List of Common Insurance Companies Offering Medical Insurance:United India Insurance Co. - Mediclaim Policy The New India Assurance Co. - Medical Plans ICICI Loambard - Online Medical Plans Bajaj Allianz - Medical Care HSBC - HealthFirst