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Care Ultimate (Direct) vs TATA AIG Medicare LITE
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Read moreWhat 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.
Best For:
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Medicare LITE
Medicare LITE
What Makes It Special:
Affordable health insurance with comprehensive hospitalisation coverage
Best For:
Customers who want additional benefits such as Restore Benefit, health check-ups, teleconsultation and lifelong renewal.
Individuals looking for coverage that includes In-Patient Treatment, Day Care Treatment, AYUSH treatment and pre and post-hospitalisation expenses.
Customers who want Sum Insured options ranging from ₹5 lakh to ₹20 lakh.
Families looking for Individual or Family Floater health insurance coverage.
Individuals looking for a budget-friendly health insurance plan with comprehensive hospitalisation coverage.
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Quick Decision Guide
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Before choosing the plan, consider its waiting periods, age-linked and network-related co-payment conditions, room category and other policy terms that may affect your claim.
If you want additional protection after your available Sum Insured and accrued Cumulative Bonus are exhausted, the Restore Benefit automatically reinstates 100% of the Sum Insured once during the policy year, subject to applicable conditions.
MediCare LITE may be considered if you want both Individual and Family Floater policy options, with coverage available for eligible family members.
The plan offers Sum Insured options of ₹5 lakh, ₹7.5 lakh, ₹10 lakh, ₹15 lakh and ₹20 lakh, allowing you to select the coverage amount applicable to your requirements.
Consider MediCare LITE if you want a health insurance plan with In-Patient Treatment, Day Care Treatment and related medical expenses covered under one policy.
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Detailed Features Comparison
Compare the key features of different health insurance plans
Ultimate (Direct) Health Insurance Plan VS VS |
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| Room Rent |
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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. |
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Medicare LITE Normal: Single Private Room ICU: Up to Sum Insured |
| Advanced Treatments |
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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. |
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Medicare LITE Bariatric Surgery Cover Modern Treatments (subject to policy terms and limits) In-Patient Dental Treatment Hearing Aid Benefit |
| Co-payment |
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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. |
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Medicare LITE 20% co-payment if entry age is 61 years or above at first coverage 30% co-payment for treatment outside the "Valued Provider – Pan India" network |
| Disease-wise sublimits |
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Ultimate (Direct) Information Unavailable |
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Medicare LITE No specific disease-wise sublimit specified |
| Waiting Period |
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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. |
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Medicare LITE Initial Waiting Period: 30 days Pre-existing Disease Waiting Period: 36 months |
| Cashless 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. |
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Medicare LITE Cashless treatment available through Valued Provider – Pan India network |
| Restoration Benefit |
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Ultimate (Direct) Information Unavailable |
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Medicare LITE 100% of Sum Insured restored once during the policy year |
| Daycare Treatment |
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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. |
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Medicare LITE Covered up to Sum Insured |
| AYUSH Treatment |
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Ultimate (Direct) Information Unavailable |
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Medicare LITE Covered up to Sum Insured |
| Pre-Hospitalisation |
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Ultimate (Direct) Information Unavailable |
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Medicare LITE Covered up to 60 days before hospitalisation |
| Post-Hospitalisation |
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Ultimate (Direct) Information Unavailable |
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Medicare LITE Covered up to 180 days after hospitalisation |
| Outpatient Department Cover (OPD Expense) |
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Ultimate (Direct) Information Unavailable |
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Medicare LITE Not covered |
| Deductible Option |
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Ultimate (Direct) Information Unavailable |
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Medicare LITE Not specified |
| Coverage Options |
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Ultimate (Direct) Information Unavailable |
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Medicare LITE ₹5 Lakhs, ₹7.5 Lakhs, ₹10 Lakhs, ₹15 Lakhs and ₹20 Lakhs |
| Claim Settlement Ratio |
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Ultimate (Direct) Information Unavailable |
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Medicare LITE Not specified in the product prospectus |
| Maternity Cover |
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Ultimate (Direct) Information Unavailable |
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Medicare LITE Not covered |
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