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TATA AIG Medicare Senior vs Care Ultimate (Direct)

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TATA AIG

Medicare Senior

Medicare Senior

What Makes It Special:

Comprehensive health insurance coverage with hospitalization, day care, pre and post-hospitalization, AYUSH, restoration and additional health benefits.

Best For:

  • Customers looking for additional protection through benefits such as global cover, consumables and second medical opinion

  • Individuals seeking additional benefits such as restoration, Cumulative Bonus and preventive health check-ups

  • Customers looking for AYUSH treatment and domiciliary hospitalization coverage

  • Individuals seeking inpatient and Day Care Treatment coverage

  • Senior citizens looking for comprehensive health insurance coverage

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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:

  • Not available

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TATA AIG Medicare Senior

  • Consider Before Buying: Choosing a room category higher than the eligible category mentioned in the policy schedule results in the policyholder bearing 10% of the admissible claim amount.

  • Consider Before Buying: A 36-month waiting period applies to pre-existing diseases and a 24-month waiting period applies to specified diseases and procedures, subject to the policy terms.

  • Reasons to Consider: A 50% Cumulative Bonus is added after every claim-free policy year, up to a maximum of 100% of the Sum Insured.

  • Reasons to Consider: The policy provides automatic restoration of the Basic Sum Insured once during the policy period, subject to applicable conditions.

  • Reasons to Consider: The policy covers inpatient treatment, Day Care Treatment, pre and post-hospitalization expenses, AYUSH treatment and domiciliary hospitalization.

Care Ultimate (Direct)

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Detailed Features Comparison

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Medicare Senior
Medicare Senior

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Ultimate (Direct)
Ultimate (Direct)

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Room Rent

Medicare Senior

Covered according to the room category specified in the Policy Schedule.

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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

Medicare Senior

Covered as part of eligible inpatient hospitalisation expenses, subject to the Sum Insured and policy terms.

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Ultimate (Direct)

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Advanced Treatments

Medicare Senior

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

Medicare Senior

10% of the admissible claim amount applies when the insured chooses a room category higher than the eligible room category.

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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

Medicare Senior

Applicable limits may apply to specific benefits and treatments as specified in the policy.

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Ultimate (Direct)

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Waiting Period

Medicare Senior

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.

Cashless Healthcare Providers

Medicare Senior

Cashless treatment available at network providers, subject to pre-authorisation and applicable policy conditions.

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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.

Restoration Benefit

Medicare Senior

Basic Sum Insured is automatically restored once during the policy period after exhaustion of the Sum Insured and accrued Cumulative Bonus, subject to applicable conditions.

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Cumulative Bonus

Medicare Senior

50% of Sum Insured for every claim-free year, up to a maximum of 100% of Sum Insured.

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Daycare Treatment

Medicare Senior

Listed Day Care Procedures are covered as specified under the policy.

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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.

Consumable Cover

Medicare Senior

Covered for specified consumables as per the policy terms.

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

AYUSH Treatment

Medicare Senior

Covered for eligible inpatient treatment in an AYUSH Hospital.

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Ultimate (Direct)

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Initial Waiting Period

Medicare Senior

30 days, except for claims arising from accidents

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Specific Waiting Period

Medicare Senior

24 months for specified diseases and procedures, subject to applicable policy terms.

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

PED Waiting Period

Medicare Senior

36 months of continuous coverage.

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Modern Treatment

Medicare Senior

Covered as per applicable policy terms and conditions.

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Annual Health Checkup

Medicare Senior

Available once after every two continuous claim-free policy years, subject to the applicable limit and policy conditions.

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Ultimate (Direct)

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Pre-Hospitalisation

Medicare Senior

Covered for up to 60 days before hospitalisation.

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Ultimate (Direct)

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Post-Hospitalisation

Medicare Senior

Covered for up to 90 days after discharge.

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Ultimate (Direct)

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Outpatient Department Cover (OPD Expense)

Medicare Senior

Not covered as a general base OPD benefit.

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Deductible Option

Medicare Senior

Not specified as a standard deductible option.

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Coverage Options

Medicare Senior

Individual and Family Floater options, subject to the Sum Insured options available under the policy.

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Claim Settlement Ratio

Medicare Senior

Not specified in the supplied policy document.

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

Maternity Cover

Medicare Senior

Not covered under the base policy.

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Ultimate (Direct)

Information Unavailable

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