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Health Insurance in India: How to Choose the Right Plan

· TappyCalc Team

Health Insurance in India: How to Choose the Right Plan

Health insurance is essential in today's world where medical costs are rising rapidly. Choosing the right plan requires understanding your needs and comparing policies carefully.

Key Factors to Consider

  • Coverage amount: Minimum Rs. 5 lakh, ideally Rs. 10 lakh for family floater
  • Waiting periods: 2-4 years for pre-existing diseases, 30 days for general illnesses
  • Network hospitals: Check if your preferred hospitals are in the network
  • Claim settlement ratio: Look for insurers with over 90% claim settlement rate
  • Co-payment clause: Avoid plans requiring you to pay a percentage of claims

Tax Benefits

Section 80D allows deduction of up to Rs. 25,000 for health insurance premiums (Rs. 50,000 for senior citizens). An additional Rs. 25,000 is deductible for parents' premiums.

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