How does the waiting period affect my coverage?

The Care Freedom plan has a 30-day initial waiting period, 36 months for pre-existing conditions, and 2-4 years for specific illnesses, ensuring fair risk management.

What if I don’t use my health insurance benefits for the entire year?

A No Claim Bonus increases your sum insured by 25% per claim-free year, up to 150%, enhancing future coverage without additional premiums.

Does the Care Freedom plan cover treatment abroad?

The plan covers treatment only in India. However, optional add-ons or separate international health insurance may provide global healthcare coverage.

Can the Care Freedom policy be renewed online?

Yes, the Care Freedom policy offers online renewal through the insurer's self-help portal, allowing for seamless continuation of coverage.

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Claim Settlement Ratio

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Network Hospitals

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Customer Rating

Policy Policy Wording

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Final Verdict

Care Freedom provides coverage up to ₹10 lakh, with a 2-year waiting period for pre-existing conditions like diabetes and hypertension. However, it imposes disease-specific sub-limits, mandatory co-payments (20% for those under 70, 30% for those 70 and above), and room rent restrictions. This plan is suitable for individuals with pre-existing conditions seeking coverage despite these limitations.

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About Care Health Insurance

The Care Freedom Health Insurance Plan is designed for individuals with pre-existing conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and high BMI, ensuring financial security during medical emergencies. Offering sum insured options from ₹3 lakh to ₹10 lakh, it covers in-patient hospitalization, day care treatments, ambulance services, and annual health check-ups. Additional benefits include consumable allowance, companion benefit, and domiciliary hospitalization. The plan covers dialysis and provides sum insured recharge if exhausted. Advanced medical technologies are included, ensuring access to modern treatments. Available for individuals aged 18 and above, it offers lifelong renewability with a 24-month waiting period for pre-existing conditions.

The Care Freedom Health Insurance Plan is designed for individuals with pre-existing conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and high BMI, ensuring financial security during medical emergencies. Offering sum insured options from ₹3 lakh to ₹10 lakh, it covers in-patient hospitalization, day care treatments, ambulance services, and annual health check-ups. Additional benefits include consumable allowance, companion benefit, and domiciliary hospitalization. The plan covers dialysis and provides sum insured recharge if exhausted. Advanced medical technologies are included, ensuring...

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I want to sincerely thank Sunad for being there for me throughout the entire claim process. He helped me through so many ups and downs, always patient and ready to support when things got tough. I honestly don’t know how I would have managed without his guidance and encouragement. Sunad made a difficult situation feel a lot less stressful, and I’m truly grateful for his kindness and steadfast help.

Prashant Pandey

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Had a great experience with them during a difficult time. After my mother’s accident, we had to pay the hospital bill upfront, as cashless wasn’t available. They guided us through the reimbursement process, helped file the claim, and consistently followed up with the insurer until it was settled. Their support with the post-hospitalization claim was equally prompt and thorough.

Jatin Gala

Mumbai, Maharashtra

My heartfelt thanks to the OneAssure team for making my insurance claim process effortless. Right from the very first interaction, they demonstrated professionalism, clear communication, and an impressive command of the procedures involved. Their swift updates, timely guidance, and persistent follow-through removed all the stress from what could have been a complicated experience.

Anju Renjith

Bengaluru, Karnataka

I am truly grateful for the support and guidance I received in settling my insurance claim. The entire process was handled with great professionalism, clarity, and efficiency. Their prompt response, deep knowledge of the procedures, and consistent follow-ups ensured a smooth and hassle-free experience.Thank you once again for your invaluable help, highly recommended!

Yogesh Meena

Jaipur, Rajasthan

I recently had the pleasure of purchasing health insurance for my parents through this company, and my experience has been exceptional...The team was incredibly patient and took the time to explain every detail to me. No matter how many times I asked questions, they were always calm and thorough in their explanations. Their professionalism and dedication made a significant difference in helping me make an informed decision.

Akash Kumar

West Bengal

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Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions and Exclusions of Care Insurance Company Limited

Daycare Treatment

Daycare treatment covered by the policy.

Room Rent

Normal: Sum insured up to 5 lacs: shared room
ICU: Sum insured up to 7 lacs and above: single private room

Advanced Treatments

Deep brain stimulation
Oral chemotherapy
Uterine artery embolization
HIFU
Robotic surgeries

Co-payment

20% and 30% for insured till the age of 70 and 71 respectively.

Cashless Healthcare Providers

24800 + network hospitals across India.

Waiting Period

30 day waiting period
Specific illness waiting period for 2 years or 24 months
Pre-existing disease waiting period for 2 years

AYUSH Treatment

Ayush treatment is covered under this policy.

Daycare Treatment

Daycare treatment covered by the policy.

Room Rent

Normal: Sum insured up to 5 lacs: shared room
ICU: Sum insured up to 7 lacs and above: single private room

Advanced Treatments

Deep brain stimulation
Oral chemotherapy
Uterine artery embolization
HIFU
Robotic surgeries

Exclusions

Congenital external anomalies, genetic disorders (unless covered).
Medical expenses for conditions existing before policy inception are typically excluded for a specified waiting period.
Certain treatments and diseases are not covered during initial periods after the policy starts, such as the first 30 days for general illnesses and up to 48 months for specific conditions
Expenses related to infertility tests and treatments, including in vitro fertilization, are typically not covered.
Expenses for psychiatric treatments and mental health conditions are often excluded.

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Carе Hеalth Insurancе (formеrly known as Rеligarе Hеalth Insurancе) is onе of India’s most trustеd and customеr-cеntric hеalth insurancе companiеs. It is dеdicatеd to providing comprеhеnsivе and affordablе hеalth covеragе that hеlps individuals and familiеs stay financially sеcurе during mеdical еmеrgеnciеs.
Carе Hеalth offеrs a widе rangе of plans tailorеd for individuals, familiеs, sеnior citizеns, and corporatе groups. Each policy is thoughtfully dеsignеd to covеr hospitalization еxpеnsеs, surgеriеs, daycarе procеdurеs, and both prе- and post-hospitalization costs. Thе insurеr also providеs global covеragе options, wеllnеss-basеd bеnеfits, and top-up plans to еnhancе protеction basеd on spеcific hеalthcarе nееds.

Carе Hеalth Insurancе (formеrly known as Rеligarе Hеalth Insurancе) is onе of India’s most trustеd and customеr-cеntric hеalth insurancе companiеs. It is dеdicatеd to providing comprеhеnsivе and affordablе hеalth covеragе that hеlps individuals and familiеs stay financially sеcurе during mеdical еmеrgеnciеs. Carе Hеalth offеrs a widе rangе of plans tailorеd for individuals, familiеs, sеnior citizеns, and corporatе groups. Each policy is thoughtfully dеsignеd to covеr hospitalization еxpеnsеs, surgеriеs, daycarе procеdurеs, and both prе- and post-hospitalization...

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