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HDFC ERGO Optima Secure vs Care Ultimate (Direct)

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HDFC ERGO

What Makes It Special:

HDFC ERGO Optima Secure is a comprehensive health insurance plan offering coverage from ₹5 lakh to ₹2 crore for individuals and families. It provides a Secure Benefit that doubles your coverage from day one, Plus Benefit that grows it further on renewal, and Restore Benefit that reinstates the base sum after a...

Best For:

  • Comprehensive Family Health Insurance

  • Multi-Benefit Medical Protection Plan

  • Coverage with Automatic Sum Boost

  • Restoration-enabled Secure Health Policy

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Care

What Makes It Special:

Ultimate (Direct) focuses on providing essential health coverage at an affordable premium. It's designed for budget-conscious individuals who want reliable coverage.

Best For:

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HDFC ERGO Optima Secure

  • Coverage growth with Secure and Plus Benefits

  • Automatic sum insured restoration after claims

  • No room-rent or ICU restrictions

  • Annual health check-ups and preventive care

  • Long-term loyalty rewards and discounts

Care Ultimate (Direct)

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Detailed Features Comparison

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Optima Secure
Optima Secure

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Brochure

Policy Wording

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Ultimate (Direct)
Ultimate (Direct)

Health Insurance Plan

Brochure

Room Rent

Optima Secure

All room categories are covered

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Ultimate (Direct)

The cost of hospital room accommodation is covered under a health insurance policy, subject to specified limits.

No limit on room rent or ICU charges, allowing policyholders to choose any hospital room without financial constraints.

ICU Charges

Optima Secure

No restriction on ICU room rent

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Advanced Treatments

Optima Secure

Information Unavailable

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Ultimate (Direct)

Modern medical procedures like robotic surgery or stem cell therapy, often covered under specialized insurance plans.

Covers modern procedures like robotic surgery, stem cell therapy, oral chemotherapy, and deep brain stimulation for critical illnesses.

Co-payment

Optima Secure

Not available

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Ultimate (Direct)

A fixed percentage of the claim amount that the insured must pay out-of-pocket before the insurer covers the rest.

No mandatory co-payment for policyholders under 61; a 20% co-payment applies for those purchasing after turning 61.

Disease-wise sublimits

Optima Secure

No

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Waiting Period

Optima Secure

Information Unavailable

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Ultimate (Direct)

The duration after policy issuance during which certain illnesses or conditions are not covered.

Coverage begins after 30 days for general illnesses, two years for specific conditions, and three years for pre-existing diseases.

Restoration Benefit

Optima Secure

Yes, your sum insured restores to 100% once every policy year

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Cashless Healthcare Providers

Optima Secure

16000+ Healthcare Providers

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Ultimate (Direct)

Hospitals and clinics within an insurer’s network where policyholders can receive treatment without upfront payments.

 

Access to over 24,800 network hospitals for cashless treatment, ensuring hassle-free hospitalization without upfront payments.

Daycare Treatment

Optima Secure

Covers medical expenses for treatments not requiring 24-hour hospitalization, up to your annual sum insured

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Ultimate (Direct)

Medical procedures requiring less than 24-hour hospitalization, such as cataract surgery or chemotherapy.

 

Covers treatments requiring hospitalization of less than 24 hours, such as cataract surgeries, chemotherapy, and other specialized procedures.

Cumulative Bonus

Optima Secure

Your sum insured increases by 50% every year, maximum up to 300%

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Ultimate (Direct)

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AYUSH Treatment

Optima Secure

Covers AYUSH treatment expenses up to your annual sum insured during the policy period

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Consumable Cover

Optima Secure

Yes

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Ultimate (Direct)

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Initial Waiting Period

Optima Secure

30 days

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Ultimate (Direct)

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Specific Waiting Period

Optima Secure

2 years

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

PED Waiting Period

Optima Secure

3 years

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Modern Treatment

Optima Secure

Hospital expenses for listed advanced treatments are covered up to your full sum insured during the policy period

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Annual Health Checkup

Optima Secure

Health check-up is available after the first policy year

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Pre-Hospitalisation

Optima Secure

You get cover for medical tests and doctor visits up to 60 days before hospitalisation, if your main claim is approved

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Post-Hospitalisation

Optima Secure

You get cover for medical bills up to 180 days after discharge, including physiotherapy if your doctor prescribes it

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Ultimate (Direct)

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Outpatient Department Cover (OPD Expense)

Optima Secure

OPD expense is not included

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Deductible Option

Optima Secure

Available as an option

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Coverage Options

Optima Secure

Available coverage options: ₹5L, ₹10L, ₹15L, ₹20L, ₹25L, ₹50L, ₹1 Cr and ₹2 Cr

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Claim Settlement Ratio

Optima Secure

98%

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Maternity Cover

Optima Secure

Not in base plan; available as paid add-on.


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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

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  • Covers delivery, newborn care, and maternity expenses

  • Reduces financial stress of childbirth costs

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