(Formerly Known As Max Bupa Health Insurance Co. LTD.) : Product Name: Health Recharge - Product UIN: NBHHLIP22156V032122
(Formerly Known As Max Bupa Health Insurance Co. LTD.) : Product Name: Health Recharge - Product UIN: NBHHLIP22156V032122
(Formerly Known As Max Bupa Health Insurance Co. LTD.) : Product Name: Health Recharge - Product UIN: NBHHLIP22156V032122
MS. NEHA V
F 2, HARMONY APARTMENT NO. 1, ANDREE,
ROAD,
SHANTHINAGAR,
BENGALURU,
KARNATAKA - 560027
Mobile: XXXXXX0014
Thank you for renewing your Niva Bupa health insurance policy. At Niva Bupa, we put your health first and are committed to provide you access to
the very best of healthcare, backed by the highest standards of service.
Please find enclosed your Niva Bupa Policy Kit which will help you understand your policy in detail and give you more information on
how to access our services easily. Your policy kit includes the following:
• Insurance Certificate: Confirming your specific policy details like date of commencement, persons covered and specific conditions related to
your plan.
• Premium Receipt: Receipt issued for the premium paid by you.
Do visit us online at www.nivabupa.com to view and download our updated list of network hospitals in your city, download claim forms and for other
useful information. You can register with us online using your policy number, date of birth & email id and access your policy details. In case of any
further assistance, call us at 1860-500-8888 (customer helpline number) or email us at customercare@nivabupa.com.
We request you to read your policy terms and conditions carefully so that you are fully aware of your policy benefits. For benefits related to section
80D, please consult your tax advisor.
Assuring you of our best services and wishing you and your loved ones good health always.
Yours Sincerely,
F 2, HARMONY APARTMENT NO. 1, ANDREE, Policy Expiry Date and Time To 01/03/2025 23:59
Cover Details
Name of the Insured Person(s) Base Sum Insured (in Rs) Loyalty Additions, if applicable Sum Insured (Base Sum Insured +
(in Rs) Loyalty Additions, if applicable) (in
Rs.)
Intermediary Details
Premium Details
Net Premium / Integrated Central Goods and State/UT Goods and Gross Premium (Rs.) Gross Premium (Rs.)
Taxable Value Goods and Service Tax (9.00 %) Service Tax (9.00 %) (in words)
(Rs.) Service Tax
(18.00 %)
1,009.00 0.00 90.81 90.81 1,191.00 One Thousand One
Hundred Ninety-One Only
Nominee Details
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited No.1, 1st Floor, 14th A Cross, Malleswaram,
Bangalore 560003, Karnataka
Name of the Insured Age Insured Gender Relationship Insured with Additional Pre-existing Personal Waiting
Person (s) (in DOB Niva Bupa Sum Insured Disease#,## Period##
years) (Since)
None
1
The details of the benefits will change depending upon the Base sum Insured opted. All the benefits are on per Policy Year basis, if otherwise not
mentioned.
Pursuant to Notification no 13/2020- Central Tax and Notification no 14/2020- Central Tax both dated 21st March 2020 read with rule 54 (2) of
CGST Rules 2017, the provisions of E Invoicing & QR code are not applicable to an Insurance company, hence E Invoice number and QR code has not
been printed on this document. GST under RCM: NIL
Policy issuing office: Delhi, Consolidated Stamp Duty deposited as per the order of Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.
GSTI No.: 29AAFCM7916H1Z4 SAC Code / Type of Service : 997133 / General Insurance Services
Niva Bupa State Code: 29 Customer State Code / Customer GSTI No.: 29 /NA
We acknowledge the receipt of payment towards the premium of the following health insurance policy:
Upon issuance of this receipt, all previously issued temporary receipts, if any, related to this policy are considered null and void. For the
purpose of deduction under section 80D The benefit shall be as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and any amendments made
thereafter.
You may get tax benefits up to Rs. 1,190.62 subject to maximum permissible limits under Income Tax Act 1961 as modified from time to time.
For more details kindly consult your tax advisor. In the event of non-realization of premium, benefits cannot be obtained against this premium
receipt.
GSTI No.: 29AAFCM7916H1Z4 SAC Code / Type of Service : 997133 / General Insurance Services
Niva Bupa State Code: 29 Customer State Code / Customer GSTI No.: 29 /NA
Note:
1. Claims whether Cashless or reimbursement pertaining to treatments taken at the above mentioned Hospitals shall not
be entertained, processed or paid by Niva Bupa.
2. The above list is only for the purpose of admissibility of claims with respect to any health insurance policies of Niva
Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited.
3. The above list is subject to be updated from time to time. For updated list please visit this site at www.nivabupa.com
or call our customer care at 1860 500 8888
Policy
Sl.
Title Description Clause
No
Number
1 Name of Health Recharge
Insurance
Product/ Policy
2 Policy Number 33061312202401
3 Type of Both Indemnity and Benefit
Insurance
Product/ Policy
4 Sum Insured Sum Insured Options are: 2L, 3L, 4L, 5L, 7.5L, 10L,
15L, 25L, 40L, 45L, 65L, 70L, 90L, 95L
Deductible options- 10,000/ 25,000/ 50,000/1L/ 2L/
3L/ 4L/ 5L/ 6L/ 7L/ 8L/9L/10L
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Specific Exclusions
• Personal Waiting Period- Conditions specified for
an Insured Person under Personal Waiting Period
in the Policy Schedule will be subject to a Waiting
Period of 24 months from the inception of the First
Policy with Us for that Insured Person and will be
covered from the commencement of the third
Policy Year for that Insured Person as long as the
Insured Person has been insured continuously
under the Policy without any break
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iii.Deductible (It
is a specified
amount up to
which an
insurance
company will iii. Annual Aggregate Deductible- Deductible
not pay any options which insured can select- 10,000/
claim, and 25,000/ 50,000/1L/ 2L/ 3L/ 4L/ 5L/ 6L/ 7L/
which will be 8L/9L/10L
deducted
from total
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claim
amount (if
claim
amount is
more than
specified
amount)
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insurer.
You can contact Customer Service Department
(details provided above) for migration and
portability.
7.1.9
• Change in Sum Insured: Sum Insured can be
changed (increased/decreased) only at the time
of renewal or at any time, subject to underwriting
by the company. For increase in Sl, the waiting
period if any shall start afresh only for the
enhanced portion of the sum insured.
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Benefit Illustration:
Benefit Illustration (25 Lac Sum Insured with 5 Lac Deductible, Policy Term 1
year)
Age Coverage Coverage opted on Coverage opted on family
of opted on individual basis covering floater basis with overall
the individual multiple members of the Sum Insured (Only one Sum
me basis family under a single policy Insured is available for the
mb covering (Sum Insured is available entire family)
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ins member of family)
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(at a single
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(Rs.) ed (Rs.) if any after ed Cons disco after ed
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Illustration 1
18 NA NA NA NA
1,267 25,00 1,267. 1,595 5,141 25,00
.00 ,000 00 .00 .00 ,000
21 NA NA NA NA
1,267 25,00 1,267.
.00 ,000 00
39 NA NA NA NA
1,641 25,00 1,641.
.00 ,000 00
45 NA NA NA NA
2,561 25,00 2,561.
.00 ,000 00
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Total premium for Total premium for all Total premium when the
all members of the members of the family is policy is opted on floater
family is Rs.6,736, Rs.NA, when they are basis is Rs.5,141.
when each covered under a single
member is covered policy. Sum Insured of Rs.2,500,000
separately. is available for the entire
Sum Insured available for family.
Sum Insured each family member is
available for each Rs.NA.
individual is
Rs.2,500,000.
Illustration 2
55 NA NA NA NA
5,320 25,00 5,320. 1,994 10,57 25,00
.00 ,000 00 .00 3.00 ,000
63 NA NA NA NA
7,247 25,00 7,247.
.00 ,000 00
Total premium for Total premium for all Total premium when the
all members of the members of the family is policy is opted on floater
family is Rs.12,567, Rs.NA, when they are basis is Rs.10,573.
when each covered under a single
member is covered policy. Sum Insured of Rs.2,500,000
separately. is available for the entire
Sum Insured available for family.
Sum Insured each family member is
available for each Rs.NA.
individual is
Rs.2,500,000.
Illustration 3
65 NA NA NA NA
7,247 25,00 7,247. 3,101 12,27 25,00
.00 ,000 00 .00 9.00 ,000
70 NA NA NA NA
8,133 25,00 8,133.
.00 ,000 00
Total premium for Total premium for all Total premium when the
all members of the members of the family is policy is opted on floater
family is Rs.15,380, Rs.NA, when they are basis is Rs.12,279.
when each covered under a single
member is covered policy. Sum Insured of Rs.2,500,000
separately. is available for the entire
Sum Insured available for family.
Sum Insured each family member is
available for each Rs.NA.
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individual is
Rs.2,500,000.
Note: Premium rates specified in the above illustration are standard premium
rates without considering any loading. Also, the premium rates are exclusive of
taxes applicable.
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This ‘Health Recharge’ policy is a contract of insurance between You and Us which is subject to payment of full premium in advance and the terms, conditions and
exclusions of this Policy. This Policy has been issued on the basis of the Disclosure to Information Norm, including the information provided by You in the Proposal
Form and / or the Information Summary Sheet.
Please inform Us immediately of any change in the address or any other changes affecting You or any Insured Person which would impact the benefits, terms and
conditions under this Policy.
In addition, please note the list of exclusions is set out in Section 6 of this Policy.
2. Definitions
For the purposes of interpretation and understanding of this Policy, We have defined some of the important words used in the Policy which will have the special
meaning accorded to these terms for the purposes of this Policy. For the remaining language and words used, the usual meaning as described in standard English
language dictionaries shall apply. The words and expressions defined in the Insurance Act 1938, IRDA Act 1999, regulations notified by the IRDAI and circulars and
guidelines issued by the IRDAI, together with their amendment shall carry the meanings given therein.
Note: Where the context permits, the singular will be deemed to include the plural, one gender shall be deemed to include the other genders and references to
any statute shall be deemed to refer to any replacement or amendment of that statute.
I. Accident or Accidental means a sudden, unforeseen and involuntary event caused by external, visible and violent means.
II. AYUSH Hospital is a healthcare facility wherein medical / surgical / para-surgical treatment procedures and interventions are carried out by AYUSH
Medical Practitioner(s) comprising of any of the following:
a. Central or state government AYUSH Hospital; or
b. Teaching Hospital attached to AYUSH college recognized by the Central Government / Central Council of Indian Medicine / Central Council of
Homeopathy; or
c. AYUSH Hospital, standalone or co-located with in-patient healthcare facility of any recognized system of medicine, registered with the local
authorities, wherever applicable and is under the supervision of a qualified registered AYUSH Medical Practitioner and must comply with all the
following criterion:
i. Having at least five in-patient beds;
ii. Having qualified AYUSH Medical Practitioner in charge round the clock;
iii. Having dedicated AYUSH therapy sections as required and/or has equipped operation theatre where surgical procedures are to be carried
out;
iv. Maintaining daily records of the patients and making them accessible to the insurance company’s authorized representative.
AYUSH Hospitals referred above shall also obtain either pre-entry level certificate (or higher level of certificate) issued by National Accreditation
Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) or State Level Certificate (or higher level of certificate) under National Quality Assurance
Standards (NQAS), issued by National Health Systems Resources Centre (NHSRC).
III. AYUSH Treatment refers to the medical and / or hospitalization treatments given under Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Sidha and
Homeopathy systems.
IV. Associated Medical Expenses shall include Room Rent, nursing charges, Medical Practitioners’ fees and operation theatre charges.
V. Cancer means a malignant tumor characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of malignant cells with invasion and destruction of normal
tissues. This diagnosis must be supported by histological evidence of malignancy. The term cancer includes leukemia, lymphoma and sarcoma.
a. The Policy covers Reasonable and Customary Charges incurred towards medical treatment taken by the Insured Person during the Policy Period for an
Illness, Injury or condition as described in the sections below and contracted or sustained during the Policy Period. The benefits listed in the sections below
will be payable subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of this Policy and the availability of the Sum Insured and any sub-limits for the benefit
as maybe specified in the Policy Schedule. You have to mandatorily choose an annual aggregate claim Deductible amount, options of these Deductible
amounts are provided in the section ‘Product Benefit Table’.
b. All the benefits (including optional benefits) which are available under the Policy along with the respective limits / amounts applicable based on the Sum
Insured have been summarized in the Product Benefit Table in Annexure I.
c. All claims under the Policy must be made in accordance with the process defined under Section 7.2 (XII) (Claim Process & Requirements).
d. All claims paid under any benefit except for those admitted under Section 3.9 (e-Consultation), Section 4.1 (Personal Accident Cover) and Section 4.2
(Critical Illness Cover) shall reduce the Sum Insured for the Policy Year in which the Insured Event in relation to which the claim is made has been occurred,
unless otherwise specified in the respective section. Thereafter only the balance Sum Insured after payment of claim amounts admitted shall be available
for future claims arising in that Policy Year.
What is covered:
We will indemnify the Medical Expenses incurred for one or more of the following due to the Insured Person’s Hospitalization during the Policy Period
following an Illness or Injury. :
i. Room Rent;
ii. Room boarding and nursing charges during Hospitalization as charged by the Hospital where the Insured Person availed medical treatment;
iii. Medical Practitioners’ fees, excluding any charges or fees for Standby Services;
iv. Investigative tests or diagnostic procedures directly related to the Insured Event which lead to the current Hospitalization;
v. Medicines, drugs as prescribed by the treating Medical Practitioner related to the Insured Event that led to the current Hospitalization;
vi. Intravenous fluids, blood transfusion, injection administration charges and /or allowable consumables;
vii. Operation theatre charges;
viii. The cost of prosthetics and other devices or equipment, if implanted internally during Surgery;
ix. Intensive Care Unit Charges.
Conditions:
a. The Hospitalization is for Medically Necessary Treatment and advised in writing by a Medical Practitioner.
b. If the Insured Person is admitted in a Hospital room where the room category opted or Room Rent incurred is higher than the eligibility as specified
in the Policy Schedule, then We shall be liable to pay only a pro-rated portion of the total Associated Medical Expenses (including surcharge or taxes
thereon) as per the following formula:
What is covered:
We will indemnify on Reimbursement basis only, the Insured Person’s Pre-hospitalization Medical Expenses incurred in respect of an Illness or Injury.
Conditions:
a. We have accepted a claim under Section 3.1 (Inpatient Care) or Section 3.4 (Day Care Treatment) or Section 3.5 (Domiciliary Hospitalization) or
Section 3.6 (Alternative Treatments).
b. Pre-hospitalization Medical Expenses are incurred for the same condition for which We have accepted the Inpatient Care or Day Care Treatment or
Domiciliary Hospitalization or Alternative Treatments claim.
c. The expenses are incurred after the inception of the First Policy with Us. If any portion of these expenses is incurred before the inception of the First
Policy with Us, then We shall be liable only for those expenses incurred after the commencement date of the First Policy, irrespective of the initial
waiting period.
d. Pre-hospitalization Medical Expenses incurred on physiotherapy will also be payable provided that such physiotherapy is prescribed in writing by the
treating Medical Practitioner as Medically Necessary Treatment and is directly related to the same condition that led to Hospitalization.
e. Any claim admitted under this Section 3.2 shall reduce the Sum Insured for the Policy Year in which In-patient Care or Day Care Treatment or
Domiciliary Hospitalization or Alternative Treatments claim has been incurred.
Sub-limit:
a. We will pay above mentioned Pre-hospitalization Medical Expenses only for period up to 60 days immediately preceding the Insured Person’s
admission for Inpatient Care or Day Care Treatment or Domiciliary Hospitalization or Alternative Treatments.
What is covered:
We will indemnify on Reimbursement basis only, the Insured Person’s Post-hospitalization Medical Expenses incurred following an Illness or Injury.
Conditions:
a. We have accepted a claim under Section 3.1 (Inpatient Care) or Section 3.4 (Day Care Treatment) or Section 3.5 (Domiciliary Hospitalization) or
Section 3.6 (Alternative Treatments).
b. Post-hospitalization Medical Expenses are incurred for the same condition for which We have accepted the Inpatient Care, Day Care Treatment or
Domiciliary Hospitalization or Alternative Treatments claim.
c. The expenses incurred shall be as advised in writing by the treating Medical Practitioner.
d. Post-hospitalization Medical Expenses incurred on physiotherapy will also be payable provided that such physiotherapy is prescribed in writing by the
treating Medical Practitioner as Medically Necessary Treatment and is directly related to the same condition that led to Hospitalization.
e. Any claim admitted under this Section 3.3 shall reduce the Sum Insured for the Policy Year in which In-patient Care or Day Care Treatment or
Domiciliary Hospitalization or Alternative Treatments claim has been incurred.
Sub-limit:
a. We will pay Post-hospitalization Medical Expenses only for up to 90 days immediately following the Insured Person’s discharge from Hospital or Day
Care Treatment or Domiciliary Hospitalization or Alternative Treatments.
What is covered:
We will indemnify the Medical Expenses incurred on the Insured Person’s any Day Care Treatment during the Policy Period following an Illness or Injury.
What is covered.
We will indemnify on Reimbursement basis only, the Medical Expenses incurred for the Insured Person’s Domiciliary Hospitalization during the Policy
Period following an Illness or Injury.
Conditions:
a. The Domiciliary Hospitalization continues for at least 3 consecutive days in which case We will make payment under this benefit in respect of Medical
Expenses incurred from the first day of Domiciliary Hospitalization;
b. The treating Medical Practitioner confirms in writing that the Insured Person’s condition was such that the Insured Person could not be transferred to
a Hospital OR the Insured Person satisfies Us that a Hospital bed was unavailable.
c. If We have accepted a claim under this benefit, We will also indemnify the Insured Person’s Pre-hospitalization Medical Expenses and Post-
hospitalization Medical Expenses in accordance with Sections 3.2 and 3.3 above.
What is covered:
We will indemnify the Medical Expenses incurred on the Insured Person’s Hospitalization for Inpatient Care during the Policy Period on treatment taken
under Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy.
Conditions:
a. The treatment should be taken in AYUSH Hospital. An AYUSH Hospital is a healthcare facility wherein medical / surgical / para-surgical treatment
procedures and interventions are carried out by AYUSH Medical Practitioner(s) comprising of any of the following:
i. Central or state government AYUSH Hospital; or
ii. Teaching Hospital attached to AYUSH college recognized by the Central Government / Central Council of Indian Medicine / Central Council of
Homeopathy; or
iii. AYUSH Hospital, standalone or co-located with in-patient healthcare facility of any recognized system of medicine, registered with the local
authorities, wherever applicable and is under the supervision of a qualified registered AYUSH Medical Practitioner and must comply with all the
following criterion:
a) Having at least five in-patient beds;
b) Having qualified AYUSH Medical Practitioner in charge round the clock;
c) Having dedicated AYUSH therapy sections as required and/or has equipped operation theatre where surgical procedures are to be carried
out;
d) Maintaining daily records of the patients and making them accessible to the insurance company’s authorized representative.
AYUSH Hospitals referred above shall also obtain either pre-entry level certificate (or higher level of certificate) issued by National Accreditation
Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) or State Level Certificate (or higher level of certificate) under National Quality Assurance
Standards (NQAS), issued by National Health Systems Resources Centre (NHSRC).
b. Pre-hospitalization Medical Expenses incurred for up to 60 days immediately preceding the Insured Person’s admission and Post-hospitalization
Medical Expenses incurred for up to 90 days immediately following the Insured Person’s discharge will also be indemnified under this benefit in
accordance with Sections 3.2 and 3.3 above, provided that these Medical Expenses relate only to Alternative Treatments and not Allopathy.
c. Any non-allopathic treatment taken by the Insured Person shall only be covered under Section 3.6 (Alternative Treatments) as per the applicable
terms and conditions, except for treatment under Section 3.12 (Mental Disorders Treatment) and Section 3.13 (HIV / AIDS).
What is covered:
We will indemnify the Medical Expenses incurred for a living organ donor’s treatment as an Inpatient for the harvesting of the organ donated.
Conditions:
a. The donation conforms to the Transplantation of Human Organs Act 1994 and any amendments thereafter and the organ is for the use of the Insured
Person.
b. The organ transplant is certified in writing by a Medical Practitioner as Medically Necessary Treatment for the Insured Person.
c. We have accepted the recipient Insured Person’s claim under Section 3.1 (Inpatient Care).
What is covered:
We will indemnify the costs incurred, on transportation of the Insured Person by road Ambulance to a Hospital for treatment in an Emergency following
an Illness or Injury.
Conditions:
a. The medical condition of the Insured Person requires immediate ambulance services from the place where the Insured Person is injured or is ill to a
Hospital where appropriate medical treatment can be obtained or;
b. The medical condition of the Insured Person requires immediate ambulance services from the existing Hospital to another Hospital with advanced
facilities as advised by the treating Medical Practitioner for management of the current Hospitalization.
c. This benefit is available for only one transfer per Hospitalization.
d. The ambulance service shall be offered by a healthcare or ambulance Service Provider.
e. We have accepted a claim under Section 3.1 (Inpatient Care) above.
f. We will cover expenses up to the amount specified in Your Policy Schedule.
3.9. e-Consultation
What is covered:
If the Insured Person is diagnosed with an Illness or is planning to undergo a planned Surgery or a Surgical Procedure, the Insured Person can, at the
Insured Person’s sole direction, obtain an e-Consultation from Our Service Provider during the Policy Period.
Conditions:
a. e-Consultation shall be requested through Our call centre or website.
b. e-Consultation will be arranged by Us (without any liabilities) and will be based solely only on the information provided by the Insured Person.
c. e-Consultation must not be considered a substitute to medical opinion or advice nor shall be same pursued over a medical advice or opinion given
by treating physician or doctor.
d. By seeking e-Consultation under this benefit, the Insured Person is not prohibited or advised against visiting or consulting with any other independent
Medical Practitioner or commencing or continuing any treatment advised by such Medical Practitioner.
e. The Insured Person is free to choose whether or not to obtain the e-Consultation, and if obtained then whether or not to act on it in whole or in part.
f. e-Consultation under this benefit shall not be valid for any medico-legal purposes.
What is covered:
You may purchase medicines or avail diagnostic services from Our Service Provider through Our website or mobile application.
3.11. Loyalty Additions (applicable only for Base Sum Insured up to Rs. 25 Lac)
What is covered:
a. If the Policy is Renewed with Us without a break or if the Policy continues to be in force for the 2nd Policy Year in the 2 year / 3 year Policy Period
respectively (if applicable), We will provide Loyalty Additions in the form of Cumulative Bonus by increasing the Sum Insured applicable under the
Policy by 5% of the Base Sum Insured of the immediately preceding Policy Year subject to a maximum of 50% of the Base Sum Insured. There will be
no change in the sub-limits applicable to various benefits due to increase in Sum Insured under this benefit.
Conditions:
a. If the Insured Person in the expiring Policy is covered under an Individual Policy and has an accumulated Cumulative Bonus in the expiring Policy
under this benefit, and such expiring Policy is Renewed with Us on a Family Floater Policy, then We will provide the credit for the accumulated
Cumulative Bonus to the Family Floater Policy.
b. If the Insured Persons in the expiring Policy are covered on a Family Floater Policy and such Insured Persons Renew their expiring Policy with
Us by splitting the Floater Sum Insured stated in the Policy Schedule in to two or more floater / individual, then We will provide the credit of the
accumulated Cumulative Bonus to each of the split Policy.
c. If the Insured Persons covered on a Family Floater Policy are reduced at the time of Renewal, the applicable accumulated Cumulative Bonus shall
remain same under the Policy.
d. In case the Base Sum Insured under the Policy is reduced at the time of Renewal, the applicable accumulated Cumulative Bonus shall also be reduced
in proportion to the Base Sum Insured.
e. In case the Base Sum Insured under the Policy is increased at the time of Renewal, the applicable accumulated Cumulative Bonus shall also be
increased in proportion to the Base Sum Insured.
f. This benefit is not applicable for e-Consultation and Optional benefits (if opted for) such as Personal Accident Cover and Critical Illness Cover.
Enhancement of Sum Insured due to Loyalty Additions benefit cannot be utilized for the aforementioned benefits.
g. This benefit is not applicable for Policy with Base Sum Insured greater than Rs. 25 Lac.
What is covered:
We will indemnify the expenses incurred by the Insured Person for Inpatient treatment for Mental Illness up to the limit as specified in Your Policy Schedule.
Conditions:
a. Mental Disorders Treatment is only covered where patient is diagnosed by a qualified psychiatrist or a professional registered with the concerned State
Authority or a professional having a post-graduate degree (Ayurveda) in Mano Vigyan Avum Manas Roga or a post-graduate degree (Homoeopathy)
in Psychiatry or a post-graduate degree (Unani) in Moalijat (Nafasiyatt) or a post-graduate degree (Siddha) in Sirappu Maruthuvam.
b. The Hospitalization is for Medically Necessary Treatment.
c. The treatment should be taken in Mental Health Establishment, including Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy
establishment, by whatever name called, either wholly or partly, meant for the care of persons with mental illness, established, owned, controlled or
maintained by the appropriate Government, local authority, trust, whether private or public, corporation, co-operative society, organization or any
other entity or person, where persons with mental illness are admitted and reside at, or kept in, for care, treatment, convalescence and rehabilitation,
either temporarily or otherwise; and includes any general hospital or general nursing home established or maintained by the appropriate Government,
local authority, trust, whether private or public, corporation, co-operative society, organization or any other entity or person; but does not include a
family residential place where a person with mental illness resides with his relatives or friend.
d. Pre-hospitalization Medical Expenses incurred for up to 60 days, if falling within the Policy Period, immediately preceding the Insured Person’s
Sub-limit:
a. The following disorders / conditions shall be covered only up to 10% of Base Sum Insured or Rs. 50,000, whichever is lower. This sub-limit shall apply
for all the following disorders / conditions on cumulative basis.
Disorder / Condition Description
Severe Depression Severe depression is characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or a lack of interest in outside stimuli. It affects
the way one feels, thinks and behaves.
Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is mental disorder, that distorts the way a person thinks, acts, expresses emotions, perceives reality,
and relates to others. Schizophrenia result in combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered
thinking and behavior that impairs daily functioning,
Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that brings severe high and low moods and changes in sleep, energy, thinking,
and behavior. It includes periods of extreme mood swings with emotional highs and lows.
Post traumatic stress Post-traumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events. It
disorder includes flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
Generalized anxiety Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by a perpetual state of worry, fear,
disorder apprehension, inability to relax.
ICD codes for the above disorders / conditions are provided in Annexure II.
b. Pre-hospitalization and Post-hospitalization Medical Expenses are also covered within the overall benefit sub-limit as specified above in point (a).
What is covered:
We will indemnify the expenses incurred by the Insured Person for Hospitalization (including Day Care Treatment) due to condition caused by or associated
with HIV / AIDS.
Conditions:
a. The Hospitalization or Day Care Treatment is Medically Necessary and the Illness is the outcome of HIV / AIDS. This needs to be prescribed in writing
by a registered Medical Practitioner.
b. The coverage under this benefit is provided for opportunistic infections which are caused due to low immunity status in HIV / AIDS resulting in acute
infections which may be bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic.
c. The patient should be a declared HIV positive.
d. Pre-hospitalization Medical Expenses incurred for up to 60 days, if falling within the Policy Period, immediately preceding the Insured Person’s
admission and Post-hospitalization Medical Expenses incurred for up to 90 days, if falling within the Policy Period, immediately following the Insured
Person’s discharge will also be indemnified will also be indemnified under this benefit as per Section 3.2 & Section 3.3 respectively.
What is covered:
We will indemnify the expenses incurred by the Insured Person for Artificial life maintenance, including life support machine used to sustain the Insured
Person who is not brain dead, up to the limit as specified in Your Policy Schedule
Conditions:
a. Artificial life maintenance is Medically Necessary and prescribed by the treating Medical Practitioner.
What is covered:
The following procedures / treatments will be covered either as Inpatient Care or as part of Day Care Treatment in a hospital up to the limit as specified in
Your Policy Schedule.
a. Uterine Artery Embolization and HIFU (High intensity focused ultrasound)
b. Balloon Sinuplasty
c. Deep Brain stimulation
d. Oral chemotherapy
e. Immunotherapy- Monoclonal Antibody to be given as injection
f. Intra vitreal injections
g. Robotic surgeries
h. Stereotactic radio surgeries
i. BronchicalThermoplasty
j. Vaporisation of the prostrate (Green laser treatment or holmium laser treatment)
k. IONM - (Intra Operative Neuro Monitoring)
l. Stem cell therapy: Hematopoietic stem cells for bone marrow transplant for haematological conditions to be covered.
Sub-limit:
a. The following procedures / treatments shall be covered only up to the sub-limit as specified for each procedure / treatment in the below table:
Disorder / Condition Sub-limit* (Rs.)
Deep Brain Stimulation 5 Lac
Immunotherapy- Monoclonal Antibody to be given as injection 5 Lac
Intra vitreal injections 5 Lac
Robotic surgeries 2.5 Lac
Stereotactic radio surgeries 3.5 Lac
BronchicalThermoplasty 2 Lac
Vaporisation of the prostrate (Green laser treatment or holmium laser treatment) 2 Lac
*Maximum payout will be the sub-limit specified or Base Sum Insured, whichever is lower.
b. Pre-hospitalization and Post-hospitalization Medical Expenses are also covered within the overall benefit sub-limit as specified above in point (a).
3.16. The expenses that are not covered or subsumed into room charges / procedure charges / costs of treatment are placed as Annexure III
The following optional benefits shall apply under the Policy only if it is specified in the Policy Schedule. Optional benefits can be selected by You only at the time
of issuance of the First Policy or at Renewal on payment of the corresponding additional premium.
The optional benefits ‘Personal Accident Cover’ and ‘Critical Illness Cover’ will be payable (only on Reimbursement basis) if the conditions mentioned in the below
sections are contracted or sustained by the Insured Person covered under these optional benefits during the Policy Period.
The applicable optional benefits will be payable subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of this Policy and subject always to any sub-limits for the optional
benefit as specified in Your Policy Schedule.
All claims for any applicable optional benefits under the Policy must be made in accordance with the process defined under Section 7.2 (XII) (Claim Process &
Requirements).
What is covered:
This optional benefit is available either to the Primary Insured Person or Primary Insured Person along with his/her spouse, which is specified in the Policy
Schedule.
If the Insured Person covered under this optional benefit dies or sustains any Injury resulting solely and directly from an Accident occurring during the
Policy Period at any location worldwide, and while the Policy is in force, We will provide the benefits described below.
What is covered:
If the Injury due to Accident solely and directly results in the Insured Person’s death within 365 days from the occurrence of the Accident, We will
make payment of Personal Accident Cover Sum Insured specified in the Policy Schedule. If a claim is made under this optional benefit, the coverage
for that Insured Person under the Policy shall immediately and automatically cease. Any claim incurred before death of such Insured person shall be
admissible subject to terms and conditions under this Policy.
What is covered:
If the Injury due to Accident solely and directly results in the Permanent Total Disability of the Insured Person which means that the Injury results in
one or more of the following conditions within 365 days from the occurrence of an Accident, We will make payment of 125% of the Personal Accident
Cover Sum Insured as specified in the Policy Schedule.
Conditions:
1. The Permanent Total Disability is proved through a disability certificate issued by a Medical Board duly constituted by the Central and/or the
State Government; and
2. We will admit a claim under this optional benefit only if the Permanent Total Disability continues for a period of at least 6 continuous calendar
What is covered:
If the Injury due to Accident solely and directly results in the Permanent Partial Disability of the Insured Person which is of the nature specified in the
table below within 365 days from the occurrence of such Accident, We will make payment under this optional benefit in accordance with the table
below:
Conditions:
1. The Permanent Partial Disability is proved through a disability certificate issued by a Medical Board duly constituted by the Central and/or the
State Government; and
2. We will admit a claim under this optional benefit only if the Permanent Partial Disability continues for a period of at least 6 continuous calendar
months from the commencement of the Permanent Partial Disability, unless it is irreversible; and
3. If the Insured Person dies before a claim has been admitted under this optional benefit, no amount will be payable under this optional benefit,
however We will consider the claim under Section 4.1(1) (Accident Death) subject to the terms and conditions mentioned therein.
4. If a claim under this optional benefit has been admitted, then no further claim in respect of the same condition will be admitted under this
optional benefit.
5. If a claim under this optional benefit is paid and the entire Personal Accident Sum Insured specified in the Policy Schedule does not get utilized,
then the balance Personal Accident Cover Sum Insured shall be available for further claims under Section 4.1 (Personal Accident Cover) until the
entire Personal Accident Cover Sum Insured is consumed. The Personal Accident Cover Sum Insured specified in the first Policy Schedule shall
be a lifetime limit for the Insured Person and once this limit is exhausted, coverage for the Insured Person will immediately and automatically
cease under Section 4.1 (Personal Accident Cover) and this optional benefit shall not be applied in respect of that Insured Person on any Renewal
thereafter. However, other applicable benefits can be Renewed in respect of the Insured Person
What is covered:
This optional benefit is available either to the Primary Insured Person or Primary Insured Person along with his/her spouse, which is specified in the Policy
Schedule.
If the Insured Person covered under this optional benefit is diagnosed for the first time with any of the following listed Critical Illnesses or if any of the
following Critical Illnesses occurs or manifests itself in the Insured Person during the Policy Period for the first time, We will pay the Critical Illness Sum
Insured specified in the Policy Schedule provided that the Insured Person survives the Survival Period of 30 days from the diagnosis of the Critical Illness
during the Policy Period.
I. A malignant tumor characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of malignant cells with invasion and destruction of normal tissues. This
diagnosis must be supported by histological evidence of malignancy. The term cancer includes leukemia, lymphoma and sarcoma.
2. Myocardial Infarction
I. The actual undergoing of heart surgery to correct blockage or narrowing in one or more coronary artery(s), by coronary artery bypass grafting
done via a sternotomy (cutting through the breast bone) or minimally invasive keyhole coronary artery bypass procedures. The diagnosis must
be supported by a coronary angiography and the realization of surgery has to be confirmed by a cardiologist.
I. The actual undergoing of open-heart valve surgery is to replace or repair one or more heart valves, as a consequence of defects in, abnormalities
of, or disease affected cardiac valve(s). The diagnosis of the valve abnormality must be supported by an echocardiography and the realization
of surgery has to be confirmed by a specialist medical practitioner. Catheter based techniques including but not limited to, balloon valvotomy/
valvuloplasty are excluded.
I. A state of unconsciousness with no reaction or response to external stimuli or internal needs. This diagnosis must be supported by evidence of
all of the following:
i. no response to external stimuli continuously for at least 96 hours;
ii. life support measures are necessary to sustain life; and
iii. Permanent neurological deficit which must be assessed at least 30 days after the onset of the coma.
II. The condition has to be confirmed by a specialist medical practitioner. Coma resulting directly from alcohol or drug abuse is excluded
I. End stage renal disease presenting as chronic irreversible failure of both kidneys to function, as a result of which either regular renal dialysis
(haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) is instituted or renal transplantation is carried out. Diagnosis has to be confirmed by a specialist medical
practitioner
I. Any cerebrovascular incident producing permanent neurological sequelae. This includes infarction of brain tissue, thrombosis in an intracranial
vessel, haemorrhage and embolisation from an extracranial source. Diagnosis has to be confirmed by a specialist medical practitioner and
evidenced by typical clinical symptoms as well as typical findings in CT Scan or MRI of the brain. Evidence of permanent neurological deficit
lasting for at least 3 months has to be produced.
I. Total and irreversible loss of use of two or more limbs as a result of injury or disease of the brain or spinal cord. A specialist medical practitioner
must be of the opinion that the paralysis will be permanent with no hope of recovery and must be present for more than 3 months.
I. Motor neuron disease diagnosed by a specialist medical practitioner as spinal muscular atrophy, progressive bulbar palsy, amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis or primary lateral sclerosis. There must be progressive degeneration of corticospinal tracts and anterior horn cells or bulbar efferent
neurons. There must be current significant and permanent functional neurological impairment with objective evidence of motor dysfunction that
has persisted for a continuous period of at least 3 months.
I. The unequivocal diagnosis of Definite Multiple Sclerosis confirmed and evidenced by all of the following:
i. investigations including typical MRI findings which unequivocally confirm the diagnosis to be multiple sclerosis and
ii. there must be current clinical impairment of motor or sensory function, which must have persisted for a continuous period of at least 6
months.
II. Neurological damage due to SLE is excluded.
12. Deafness
I. Total and irreversible loss of hearing in both ears as a result of illness or accident. This diagnosis must be supported by pure tone audiogram test
and certified by an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist. Total means “the loss of hearing to the extent that the loss is greater than 90decibels
across all frequencies of hearing” in both ears.
I. End stage lung disease, causing chronic respiratory failure, as confirmed and evidenced by all of the following:
i. FEV1 test results consistently less than 1 litre measured on 3 occasions 3 months apart; and
ii. Requiring continuous permanent supplementary oxygen therapy for hypoxemia; and
iii. Arterial blood gas analysis with partial oxygen pressure of 55mmHg or less (PaO2 < 55mmHg); and
iv. Dyspnea at rest.
I. Permanent and irreversible failure of liver function that has resulted in all three of the following:
i. Permanent jaundice; and
ii. Ascites; and
iii. Hepatic encephalopathy.
I. Total and irrecoverable loss of the ability to speak as a result of injury or disease to the vocal cords. The inability to speak must be established
for a continuous period of 12 months. This diagnosis must be supported by medical evidence furnished by an Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) specialist.
I. There must be third-degree burns with scarring that cover at least 20% of the body’s surface area. The diagnosis must confirm the total area
involved using standardized, clinically accepted, body surface area charts covering 20% of the body surface area.
I. A sub-massive to massive necrosis of the liver by any virus, leading precipitously to liver failure.
This diagnosis must be supported by all of the following:
i. rapid decreasing of liver size; and
ii. necrosis involving entire lobules, leaving only a collapsed reticular framework; and
iii. rapid deterioration of liver function tests; and
iv. deepening jaundice; and
v. hepatic encephalopathy.
Acute Hepatitis infection or carrier status alone does not meet the diagnostic criteria
I. Aplastic Anemia is chronic persistent bone marrow failure. A certified hematologist must make the diagnosis of severe irreversible aplastic
anemia. There must be permanent bone marrow failure resulting in bone marrow cellularity of less than 25% and there must be two of the
following:
I. Muscular Dystrophy is a disease of the muscle causing progressive and permanent weakening of certain muscle groups. The diagnosis of
Muscular Dystrophy must be made by a consultant neurologist, and confirmed with the appropriate laboratory, biochemical, histological, and
electromyography evidence. The disease must result in the permanent inability of the Insured Person to perform (whether aided or unaided) at
least three (3) of the six (6)“Activities of Daily Living”.
Activities of Daily Living are defined as:
a. Washing : the ability to maintain an adequate level of cleanliness and personal hygiene
b. Dressing : the ability to put on and take off all necessary garments, artificial limbs or other surgical appliances that are Medically Necessary
c. Feeding : the ability to transfer food from a plate or bowl to the mouth once food has been prepared and made available
d. Toileting : the ability to manage bowel and bladder function, maintaining an adequate and socially acceptable level of hygiene
e. Mobility : the ability to move indoors from room to room on level surfaces at the normal place of residence
f. Transferring: the ability to move from a lying position in a bed to a sitting position in an upright chair or wheel chair and vice versa
I. Bacterial meningitis is a bacterial infection of the meninges of the brain causing brain dysfunction. There must be an unequivocal diagnosis by a
consultant physician of bacterial meningitis that must be proven on analysis and culture of the cerebrospinal fluid. There must also be permanent
objective neurological deficit that is present on physical examination at least 3 months after the diagnosis of the meningitis infection.
We shall not be liable to make any payment under this Policy for covered listed Critical Illnesses directly or indirectly caused by, based on,
arising out of or howsoever attributable to any of the following:
i. Pre-existing Diseases:
a. All the listed Critical Illnesses under the optional benefit, which occurs or manifests itself as a result of any Pre-existing Disease
(PED) and its direct complications shall be excluded until the expiry of 48 months of continuous coverage after the date of
inception of the first Policy with Us.
b. In case of enhancement of Sum Insured the exclusion shall apply afresh to the extent of Sum Insured increase.
c. If the Insured Person is continuously covered without any break as defined under the portability norms of the extant IRDAI
(Health Insurance) regulations, then waiting period for the same would be reduced to the extent of prior coverage.
d. Coverage under this optional benefit after the expiry of 48 months for any Pre-existing Disease is subject to the same being
declared at the time of application and accepted by Us.
Pre-existing Disease waiting period shall be applicable only if the pre-existing medical condition is the direct cause of any Critical
Illness and confirmed by the Medical Practitioner.
a. All the listed Critical Illnesses under the optional benefit, which occurs or manifests itself within 90 days from the first Policy
commencement date shall be excluded except claims arising due to an Accident, provided the same are covered.
b. This exclusion shall not, however, apply if the Insured Person has continuous coverage for more than twelve months
c. The within referred waiting period is made applicable to the enhanced Sum Insured in the event of granting higher Sum Insured
subsequently.
iv. If the Insured Person is diagnosed / undergoes a Surgical Procedure or any medical condition occurs falling under the definition of Critical
Illness as specified above that may result in a claim, then We shall be given written notice immediately and in any event within 7 days of
the aforesaid Illness/ condition/ Surgical Procedure.
v. We shall not be liable to make any payment under this optional benefit if the Insured Person does not survive the Survival Period.
vi. If diagnosis of the Critical Illness takes place on or before the Policy expiry date specified in the Policy Schedule, but the Survival Period
expires after the Policy expiry date, such claims would be admissible if the Insured Person survives the Survival Period.
vii. In the event of death of the Insured Person post the Survival Period, the immediate family member/relative of the Insured Person claiming
on Insured Person’s behalf must inform Us in writing immediately and send a copy of all the required documents to prove the cause of
death within 30 days of the death. We upon acceptance of the admission of claim under the Policy shall make payment to the Nominee/
legal heirs of the Insured Person.
viii. If We have admitted a claim under this optional benefit for an Insured Person in any Policy Year, this optional benefit shall not be renewed
in respect of that Insured Person for any subsequent Policy Year, but the cover for this optional benefit will be renewable for other Insured
Persons.
If this optional benefit is in force under the Policy, then the maximum eligibility for a room category in case of Hospitalization of the Insured Person payable
by Us will be limited to stay in a Single Private Room.
The following claim cost sharing options shall apply under the Policy if specified in the Policy Schedule and shall apply to all Insured Persons. These claim cost
sharing options can be selected only at the time of issuance of the First Policy and cannot be altered at Renewal by You unless as specified below under Section 5.1.
The Insured Person shall bear on his/her own account an amount equal to the Deductible specified in the Policy Schedule for all admissible claim amounts
We assess to be payable by Us in respect of all claims made by that Insured Person in a Policy Year. It is agreed that Our liability to make payment under
the Policy in respect of any claim made in that Policy Year will only commence once the Deductible has been exhausted.
6. Exclusions
Note: Exc01, Excl02, Excl03 shall not apply to Section 3.9 (e-Consultation), Section 4.1 (Personal Accident Cover) and Section 4.2 (Critical Illness
Cover).
XII. Treatment for, alcoholism, drug or substance abuse or any addictive condition and consequences thereof. (Code-Excl12)
XIII. Treatments received in heath hydros, nature cure clinics, spas or similar establishments or private beds registered as a nursing home attached to such
establishments or where admission is arranged wholly or partly for domestic reasons. (Code-Excl13)
XIV. Dietary supplements and substances that can be purchased without prescription, including but not limited to vitamins, minerals and organic
substances unless prescribed by a Medical Practitioner as part of Hospitalization claim or Day Care procedure (Code-Excl14)
II. Charges related to a Hospital stay not expressly mentioned as being covered. This will include charges for RMO charges , surcharges and service
charges levied by the Hospital.
VIII. Multifocal Lens and ambulatory devices such as walkers, crutches, splints, stockings of any kind and also any medical equipment which is subsequently
used at home.
IX. Sexually transmitted Infections & diseases (other than HIV / AIDS):
Screening, prevention and treatment for sexually related infection or disease (other than HIV / AIDS).
X. Sleep disorders:
Treatment for any conditions related to disturbance of normal sleep patterns or behaviors.
XI. Any treatment or medical services received outside the geographical limits of India.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein or otherwise, no refunds of premium shall be made in respect of Cancellation where, any claim has
been admitted or has been lodged or any benefit has been availed by the insured person under the policy.
II. The Company may cancel the policy at any time on grounds of misrepresentation non-disclosure of material facts, fraud by the insured person
by giving 15 days’ written notice. There would be no refund of premium on cancellation on grounds of misrepresentation, non-disclosure of
material facts or fraud.
In case of death of an Insured, pro-rate refund of the premium for the deceased insured will be refunded, provided there is no history of claim.
V. Fraud
lf any claim made by the insured person, is in any respect fraudulent, or if any false statement, or declaration is made or used in support thereof, or if
any fraudulent means or devices are used by the insured person or anyone acting on his/her behalf to obtain any benefit under this policy, all benefits
under this policy and the premium paid shall be forfeited.
Any amount already paid against claims made under this policy but which are found fraudulent later shall be repaid by all recipient(s)/policyholder(s),
who has made that particular claim, who shall be jointly and severally liable for such repayment to the insurer.
For the purpose of this clause, the expression “fraud” means any of the following acts committed by the insured person or by his agent or the hospital/
doctor/any other party acting on behalf of the insured person, with intent to deceive the insurer or to induce the insurer to issue an insurance policy:
a) the suggestion, as a fact of that which is not true and which the insured person does not believe to be true; b) the active concealment of a fact
by the insured person having knowledge or belief of the fact; c) any other act fitted to deceive; and d) any such act or omission as the law specially
declares to be fraudulent
The Company shall not repudiate the claim and / or forfeit the policy benefits on the ground of Fraud, if the insured person / beneficiary can prove
that the misstatement was true to the best of his knowledge and there was no deliberate intention to suppress the fact or that such misstatement of
or suppression of material fact are within the knowledge of the insurer.
VI. Possibility of Revision of Terms of the Policy Including the Premium Rates
The Company, with prior approval of lRDAl, may revise or modify the terms of the policy including the premium rates. The insured person shall be
notified three months before the changes are effected.
lnsured Person will have the option to migrate to similar health insurance product available with the Company at the time of renewal with all the
accrued continuity benefits such as cumulative bonus, waiver of waiting period as per IRDAI guidelines, provided the policy has been maintained
without a break.
If the Insured person is not satisfied with the above, they can escalate to GRO@nivabupa.com.
b. lf lnsured person is not satisfied with the redressal of grievance through above methods, the insured person may also approach the office of
lnsurance Ombudsman of the respective area/region for redressal of grievance as per lnsurance Ombudsman Rules 2017 ( at the addresses given
in Annexure 1).
c. Grievance may also be lodged at IRDAI lntegrated Grievance Management System - https://igms. irda.gov. in/
X. Multiple Policies
a. ln case of multiple policies taken by an insured person during a period from one or more insurers to indemnify treatment costs, the insured
person shall have the right to require a settlement of his/her claim in terms of any of his/her policies. ln all such cases the insurer chosen by the
insured person shall be obliged to settle the claim as long as the claim is within the limits of and according to the terms of the chosen policy.
b. lnsured person having multiple policies shall also have the right to prefer claims under this policy for the amounts disallowed under any other
policy / policies even if the sum insured is not exhausted. Then the insurer shall independently settle the claim subject to the terms and conditions
of this policy.
c. lf the amount to be claimed exceeds the sum insured under a single policy, the insured person shall have the right to choose insurer from whom
he/she wants to claim the balance amount.
d. Where an insured person has policies from more than one insurer to cover the same risk on indemnity basis, the insured person shall only be
indemnified the treatment costs in accordance with the terms and conditions of the chosen policy
XIII. Portability
The insured person will have the option to port the policy to other insurers by applying to such insurer to port the entire policy along with all the
members of the family, if any, at least 45 days before, but not earlier than 60 days from the policy renewal date as per IRDAI guidelines related to
portability. lf such person is presently covered and has been continuously covered without any lapses under any health insurance policy with an lndian
General/Health insurer, the proposed insured person will get the accrued continuity benefits in waiting periods as per IRDAI guidelines on portability
XIV. Migration:
The insured person will have the option to migrate the policy to other health insurance products/plans offered by the company by applying for
migration of the policy atleast 30 days before the policy renewal date as per IRDAI guidelines on Migration. lf such person is presently covered and
has been continuously covered without any lapses under any health insurance product/plan offered by the company, the insured person will get the
accrued continuity benefits in waiting periods as per IRDAI guidelines on migration.
I. Automatic Cancellation:
i. Individual Policy:
The Policy shall automatically terminate in the event of death of the Insured Person.
ii. For Family Floater Policies:
The Policy shall automatically terminate in the event of the death of all the Insured Persons. .
iii. Refund:
A refund in accordance with the table in Section 7.1 (II) shall be payable if there is an automatic cancellation of the Policy provided that no
claim has been made and e-Consultation has not been availed under the Policy by or on behalf of any Insured Person. We will pay the refund
of premium to the Nominee named in the Policy Schedule or Your legal heirs or legal representatives holding a valid succession certificate.
b. Reinstatement:
i. The Policy shall lapse after the expiration of the Grace Period. If the Policy is not Renewed within the Grace Period then We may agree to
issue a fresh Policy subject to Our underwriting criteria, as per Our Board approved underwriting policy and no continuing benefits shall
be available from the expired Policy.
ii. We will not pay for any Medical Expenses which are incurred between the date the Policy expires and the date immediately before the
reinstatement date of Your Policy.
iii. If there is any change in the Insured Person’s medical or physical condition, We may add exclusions or charge an extra premium from the
reinstatement date.
c. Disclosures on Renewal:
You shall make a full disclosure to Us in writing of any material change in the health condition or geographical location of any Insured Person
at the time of seeking Renewal of this Policy, irrespective of any claim arising or made. The terms and condition of the existing Policy will not
be altered.
IX. Notices
Any notice, direction or instruction given under this Policy shall be in writing and delivered by hand, post, or facsimile to:
a. You/the Insured Person at the address specified in the Policy Schedule or at the changed address of which We must receive written notice.
b. Us at the following address:
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited
D-5, 2nd Floor, Logix Infotech Park
opp. Metro Station, Sector 59, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201301
Fax No.: +91 11 41743397
c. No insurance agents, brokers or other person/entity is authorized to receive any notice on Our behalf.
d. In addition, We may send You/the Insured Person other information through electronic and telecommunications means with respect to Your
Policy from time to time.
XI. Assignment
The Policy can be assigned subject to applicable laws.
A. Claims Administration:
On the occurrence or discovery of any Illness or Injury that may give rise to a claim under this Policy, the Claims Procedure set out below shall
be followed:
a. We advise You to submit all claims related documents, including documents for claims within the Deductible amount, once the Deductible
limit has been exhausted.
b. We/Our Service Provider must be permitted to inspect the medical and Hospitalization records pertaining to the Insured Person’s treatment
and to investigate the circumstances pertaining to the claim.
c. We and Our Service Provider must be given all reasonable co-operation in investigating the claim in order to assess Our liability and
quantum in respect of the claim.
d. It is hereby agreed and understood that no change in the Medical Record provided under the Medical Advice information, by the Hospital
or the Insured Person to Us or Our Service Provider during the period of Hospitalization or after discharge by any means of request will be
accepted by Us. Any decision on request for acceptance of such change will be considered on merits where the change has been proven
to be for reasons beyond the claimant’s control.
B. Claims Procedure: On the occurrence or the discovery of any Illness or Injury that may give rise to a claim under this Policy, then as a Condition
Precedent to Our liability under the Policy the following procedure shall be complied with:
a. For Availing Cashless Facility: Cashless Facility can be availed only at Our Network Providers or Service Providers (as applicable). The
complete list of Network Providers are available on Our website and at Our branches and can also be obtained by contacting Us over the
telephone. In order to avail Cashless Facility, the following process must be followed:
Each request for pre-authorization must be accompanied with completely filled and duly signed pre-authorization form including all
of the following details:
I. The health card We have issued to the Insured Person at the time of inception of the Policy (if available) supported with KYC
document;
II. The Policy Number;
III. Name of the Policyholder;
IV. Name and address of Insured Person in respect of whom the request is being made;
V. Nature of the Illness/Injury and the treatment/Surgery required;
VI. Name and address of the attending Medical Practitioner;
VII. Hospital where treatment/Surgery is proposed to be taken;
VIII. Date of admission;
IX. First and any subsequent consultation paper / Medical Record since beginning of diagnosis of that treatment/Surgery;
X. Admission note;
XI. Treating Medical Practitioner certificate for Illness / Insured Event history with justification of Hospitalization.
If these details are not provided in full or are insufficient for Us to consider the request, We will request additional information or
documentation in respect of that request.
In case of preauthorization request where chronicity of condition is not established as per clinical evidence based information,
We may reject the request for preauthorization and ask the claimant to claim as Reimbursement. Claim document submission for
Reimbursement shall not be deemed as an admission of Our liability.
Once the request for pre-authorisation has been granted, the treatment must take place within 15 days of the pre-authorization date
and pre-authorization shall be valid only if all the details of the authorized treatment, including dates, Hospital, locations, indications
and disease details, match with the details of the actual treatment received. For Hospitalization on a Cashless Facility basis, We will
make the payment of the amount assessed to be due, directly to the Network Provider / Service Provider.
We reserve the right to modify, add or restrict any Network Provider or Service Provider for Cashless Facility at Our sole discretion.
ii. Reauthorization
Cashless Facility will be provided subject to re-authorization if requested for either change in the line of treatment or in the diagnosis
or for any procedure carried out on the incidental diagnosis/finding prior to the discharge from the Hospital.
C. Claims Documentation:
We shall be provided with the following necessary information and documentation in respect of all claims at Your/Insured Person’s expense
within 30 days of the Insured Event giving rise to a claim or within 30 days from the date of occurrence of an Insured Event or completion of
Survival Period (in case of Critical Illness Cover).
We will be provided these documents by the Network Provider immediately following the Insured Person’s discharge from Hospital.
In the event of the Insured Person’s death during Hospitalization, written notice accompanied by a copy of the post mortem report (if any) shall
be given to Us regardless of whether any other notice has been given to Us.
Additional claim documentation for Personal Accident Cover under Section 4.1:
1. Accident Death
i. Copy of death certificate (issued by the office of Registrar of Births and Deaths or any other authorized legal institution)
ii. Copy of post mortem report wherever applicable
Additional claim documentation for Critical Illness Cover under Section 4.2:
1. Treating Medical Practitioner’s certification for insured person’s survival post survival period.
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