
Star Hospital Cash Insurance Policy
82.31%
Claim Settlement Ratio
14,000+
Network Hospitals
3/10
Plan Rating
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Hospital Cash Insurance Policy Ratings
Hospital Cash Insurance Policy
Insurer Rating
7.07
out of 10
Insurance Rating
3
out of 10
No Room Rent Limit
No
Consumables Covered
No
No Co-payment
Yes
Loyalty Bonus >= 500%
No
No Disease Sublimits
Yes
Unlimited Restoration
No
Additional Benefits (Informational Only — Not part of score)
PED Waiting <= 2 Years
No
Maternity Available
Yes
Waiting Period Waiver
No
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Inclusions and Exclusions
Star Hospital Cash Insurance Policy Inclusions and Exclusions
Modern Treatment
This is a benefit of the underlying Medi Classic policy not a separate hospital cash benefit. Modern treatment coverage is subject to the applicable policy limits and conditions
ICU Charges
ICU charges are governed by the underlying Medi Classic policy and its applicable limits. Hospital Cash is a fixed daily cash benefit and does not independently provide reimbursement of ICU expenses.
Cumulative Bonus
Cumulative bonus is governed by the underlying Medi Classic policy. The standard policy provides a bonus of 5% of the Basic Sum Insured for every claim-free year, up to a maximum of 25%, subject to policy conditions. This is not a separate Hospital Cash benefit.
Consumable Cover
Not established as a benefit of the Hospital Cash option. Verify consumables coverage under the underlying policy wording and any applicable add-on.
Initial Waiting Period
The underlying Medi Classic policy specifies an initial waiting period of 30 days for illnesses, except covered accident claims. Confirm the applicable conditions in the current policy wording. This is not a separate Hospital Cash waiting period.
Room Rent
Room-rent eligibility is governed by the underlying Medi Classic Gold Plan and its applicable policy terms. The Hospital Cash benefit does not independently provide a room-rent limit. Verify the selected Gold Plan's room eligibility against the current policy wording.
Cashless Healthcare Providers
Cashless hospitalisation is governed by the underlying Medi Classic policy, network hospital arrangements and applicable authorisation conditions. Hospital Cash is payable only when the required policy conditions are met, including a valid hospitalisation claim.
Specific Waiting Period
The underlying Medi Classic policy specifies a 24-month waiting period for listed diseases and procedures, subject to policy terms and applicable exceptions. This is not a separate Hospital Cash waiting period.
PED Waiting Period
The underlying Medi Classic policy specifies a 36-month waiting period for pre-existing diseases, subject to policy terms and applicable exceptions. This is not a separate Hospital Cash waiting period.
Post-Hospitalisation
Post-hospitalisation medical expense coverage is governed by the underlying Medi Classic policy. Hospital Cash itself pays a fixed cash benefit for eligible completed hospitalisation days and does not independently reimburse post-hospitalisation expenses.
Maternity Cover
Hospital Cash does not independently establish maternity coverage. Refer to the underlying policy wording for applicable maternity-related exclusions and exceptions.
Annual Health Checkup
Preventive health check-up benefits are governed by the underlying Medi Classic policy and the selected Sum Insured. This is not a separate benefit of the Hospital Cash option.
Outpatient Department Cover (OPD Expense)
Routine OPD expenses are not established as a benefit of the Hospital Cash option. Verify any OPD coverage under the underlying Medi Classic policy or applicable add-ons.
Deductible Option
A separate deductible option has not been established for the Hospital Cash benefit. Verify the underlying policy schedule if a deductible field is required for the main policy.
Coverage Options
Hospital Cash is an optional benefit available under the Medi Classic Gold Plan for an additional premium. The published benefit is ₹1,000 per eligible completed hospitalisation day, subject to a maximum of seven days per hospitalisation and 14 days per policy period.
AYUSH Treatment
AYUSH coverage is governed by the underlying Medi Classic policy and its applicable terms. The Hospital Cash benefit should not be described as a separate AYUSH reimbursement benefit.
Claim Settlement Ratio
A product-specific claim settlement ratio for the Hospital Cash option has not been established from the reviewed source. Do not publish a numerical ratio without a reliable, dated source.
Co-payment
The underlying Medi Classic policy specifies a 10% co-payment for admissible claims for insured persons whose age at entry is 61 years or above, subject to policy conditions. The published policy wording states that the co-payment does not apply to insured persons who entered before age 61 and renew continuously without a break. Co-payment does not apply to the optional Patient Care and Hospital Cash benefits, according to the published prospectus.
Pre-Hospitalisation
Pre-hospitalisation expense coverage is governed by the underlying Medi Classic policy. The Hospital Cash option does not independently reimburse pre-hospitalisation expenses.
Daycare Treatment
Eligible daycare procedures are governed by the underlying Medi Classic policy. Hospital Cash is based on eligible completed hospitalisation days and should not be represented as a separate daycare cash benefit.
Disease-wise sublimits
Disease-specific and treatment-specific limits are governed by the underlying Medi Classic policy. Hospital Cash has its own defined daily and policy-period limits: ₹1,000 per eligible completed day, up to seven days per hospitalisation and 14 days per policy period.
Restoration Benefit
Restoration is governed by the underlying Medi Classic policy. It is not a separate Hospital Cash benefit. Verify the applicable restoration conditions against the current policy wording before publishing details.
Exclusions
Pre-existing diseases until 12 months of continuous coverage have elapsed.
Certain specified illnesses and procedures during the first 24 months of the policy.
Any disease contracted within the first 30 days of the policy commencement, except for accidents.
Hospitalization primarily for diagnostic purposes, rest cures, rehabilitation, or convalescence.
Treatment of congenital external diseases, defects, or anomalies.
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About the company
About Star
A cashless hospital network of over 14,000 hospitals nationwide is the big number that helps to keep Star Health's reputation; that way, customers can gain access to quality treatment and services without having to give any upfront payments. As per the plan, treatment can include hospitalization, along with pre-and post-hospitalization expenses, day-care procedures, AYUSH treatments, ambulance charges, and maternity benefits, etc. Policyholders also enjoy benefits such as no-claim bonuses, automatic sum insured restoration, and preventive health check-ups.
Focusing on their customers' convenience, the insurer provides online policy management, claim tracking, and immediate claim settlement. Star Health looks forward to becoming the provider of financial security against medical emergencies while promoting health and well-being among individuals, families, and corporate clients, making it one of the trusted names in India's health insurance band.
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This content has been reviewed by Karthik Jairam, Senior Insurance Advisor | BQP code: 38325
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