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Care Ultimate (Direct) vs Star Young Star

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What Makes It Special:

Ultimate (Direct) is designed for those who want comprehensive coverage without restrictions. It offers extensive coverage for modern treatments and innovative features.

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Star

Young Star

Star Young star policy

What Makes It Special:

Young Star Insurance Policy is a health insurance plan designed for adults between 18 and 40 years, with dependent children eligible from 91 days to 25 years on a floater basis. It offers individual and family floater coverage, automatic restoration of Basic Sum Insured, cumulative bonus, health check-up benefits, wellness...

Best For:

  • Buyers looking for long-term health insurance with lifelong renewability

  • Customers who want wellness-based premium discounts

  • Customers looking for automatic restoration of Basic Sum Insured

  • Young families seeking individual or family floater coverage

  • Adults between 18 and 40 years looking for health insurance

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  • The restored Sum Insured cannot be carried forward and does not apply to Modern Treatment.

  • The maternity benefit is available only under the Gold Plan and has specific eligibility and waiting period conditions.

  • Room eligibility is based on a Single Private A/C Room, with proportionate deductions for higher room categories.

  • Specified diseases and procedures have a 12-month waiting period.

  • The PED waiting period is 12 months.

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Detailed Features Comparison

Compare the key features of different health insurance plans

Ultimate (Direct)
Ultimate (Direct)

Health Insurance Plan

Brochure

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Young Star
Young Star

Health Insurance Plan

Room Rent

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.

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Young Star

Single Private A/C Room, with proportionate deductions applicable for higher room categories


Advanced Treatments

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.

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Young Star

Information Unavailable

ICU Charges

Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

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Young Star

Covered as part of hospitalisation expenses

Co-payment

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.

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Young Star

No standard co-payment specified in the supplied policy document

Disease-wise sublimits

Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

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Young Star

Applicable limits may apply to specific treatments and benefits


Waiting Period

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.

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Young Star

Information Unavailable

Cashless Healthcare Providers

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.

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Young Star

Cashless hospitalisation available through Star Health network hospitals

Restoration Benefit

Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

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Young Star

100% Automatic Restoration of Basic Sum Insured, subject to policy conditions


Daycare Treatment

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.

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Young Star

All Day Care Procedures Covered

Cumulative Bonus

Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

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Young Star

20% of Basic Sum Insured for every claim-free year, up to 100% of Basic Sum Insured

Consumable Cover

Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

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Young Star

Not specifically mentioned in the supplied policy document


AYUSH Treatment

Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

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Young Star

Covered, subject to applicable policy terms


Initial Waiting Period

Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

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Young Star

30 Days, except for eligible accident-related claims

Specific Waiting Period

Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

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Young Star

12 Months for specified diseases and procedures


PED Waiting Period

Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

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Young Star

12 Months for pre-existing diseases and their direct complications


Modern Treatment

Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

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Young Star

Covered subject to applicable limits

Annual Health Checkup

Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

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Young Star

Available after completion of each policy year, subject to applicable limits and renewal


Pre-Hospitalisation

Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

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Young Star

Covered for up to 60 Days

Post-Hospitalisation

Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

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Young Star

Covered for up to 90 Days

Outpatient Department Cover (OPD Expense)

Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

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Young Star

Not specified as a standard OPD benefit

Deductible Option

Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

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Young Star

1-day deductible applies to the Hospital Cash Benefit


Coverage Options

Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

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Young Star

₹3 Lakh to ₹1 Crore, with ₹3 Lakh available only on an individual basis; higher options available on individual and floater basis


Claim Settlement Ratio

Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

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Young Star

Not specified in the supplied policy document

Maternity Cover

Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

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Young Star

Delivery expenses up to ₹30,000 per delivery under the Gold Plan, subject to a 36-month waiting period and other conditions


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  • Tailored for seniors healthcare needs

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Family Health Plan

  • One policy covers the entire family

  • High sum insured with cashless care

  • Multiple coverage options based on your family needs

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Maternity Health Plan

  • Covers delivery, newborn care, and maternity expenses

  • Reduces financial stress of childbirth costs

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