Diabetic Plan: Sweet is Not So Sweet
Diabetes can assume frightening proportions if it remains uncontrolled. Living with Diabetes can sometimes feel lonely and bitter but it does not have to be that way anymore. Earlier, it was difficult for patients suffering from Diabetes to get a cover, however, with a new generation plan, the much-needed cover is now available to Diabetic patients. If you keep your sugar levels under control, insurance companies also give you many incentives in Diabetic plans.
India is the second-largest country in the world with the Diabetic population. However, the awareness of the disease and its management is very poor in our country. Diabetes can assume frightening proportions if it remains uncontrolled. Diabetic patients in the older regime used to find it difficult to get a policy from any insurance company, not anymore. Health insurance companies have come out with special Diabetic plans where Type 1 and Type 2 patients, especially those taking Insulin can get Mediclaim Cover. Though the plan is slightly expensive than the normal plans, it is better to be covered rather than remain uncovered.
The best predictor – or most major risk factor – for type 2 diabetes is being overweight or obese. Nearly 90% of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese, and this puts additional pressure on their body's ability to use insulin to efficiently control blood sugar (glucose) levels. Other risk factors for type 2 diabetes include age, race, pregnancy, stress, certain medications, genetics or family history, and high cholesterol.
Yes. In general, type 2 diabetes is preventable. Just a 5-10% weight loss along with lifestyle changes such as exercise may prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes in at-risk individuals. Studies have shown that diet and moderate physical activity (such as walking a total of 150 minutes per week – about 30 minutes per day, 5 days a week) can reduce weight and reduce the development of diabetes by 40-60%. The best way to prevent type 2 diabetes is to maintain a healthy weight, to increase activity, and to lose weight if you are overweight.
It's a myth that simply eating too much sugar causes diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is genetic, and it is unknown what triggers the disease, while type 2 diabetes is a combination of genetics and lifestyle. Where sugar enters the equation is that being overweight is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes, and a diet high in calories and sugar can contribute to weight gain. Research has shown that drinking sugary drinks is linked to developing type 2 diabetes.
Extreme thirst, Frequent urination and Fatigue. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes are related to high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia). Symptoms may not be present at first because type 2 diabetes can develop gradually over time. High blood sugar levels can result in symptoms including thirst, frequent urination, tiredness, listlessness, nausea, and dizziness. If the blood sugar levels are extremely high, symptoms may escalate to confusion, drowsiness, and even loss of consciousness (diabetic coma, which is a medical emergency).
Only individuals suffering from type 1 diabetes/prediabetes (IFG, IGT), type 2 diabetes and/or hypertension
It is a policy exclusively meant for persons who are diabetic. No insurer prefers to cover persons who have some existing illnesses. If cover is given, it is given with a lot of limits and exclusions.
Your concerns are well taken care of in this policy. There is an Auto-Restore facility which restores the SI to the original level (100% of SI) once in the policy period.
Yes, this product is eligible for portability. Portability would be limited to the extent of previous sum insured + CB (if any) and waiting periods (2 years and PED) would be reduced depending on the number of continuous years of previous insurance.
Unfortunately, no. The cover is possible only for persons above 18
This policy covers the PED and its complications
from Day One of the policy. You need not wait for 48 months for getting
coverage of complications of Diabetes
Energy policy is planned as a wellness program at its core to help people with diabetes/hypertension lead an active lifestyle through efficient diet management and exercise plan. This is why, this plan only covers the people who need it the most. For people not suffering from these conditions, offers other health insurance plans that offer comprehensive coverage and many benefits.
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RESTORE BENEFIT:
A plan which restores your Sum Insured when you need it the most. Instant addition of 100% Basic Sum insured on complete or partial utilisation of your existing policy Sum Insured Cumulative Benefit if applicable during the policy year. This total amount (Basic Sum Insured, Cumulative Benefit and Restore Sum Insured) will be available to all Insured Persons for all claims under in-patient benefit during the current policy year.
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CUMULATIVE BONUS:
Normally, 10% cumulative bonus will be applied on the base sum insured for next policy year under the policy after every claim-free policy year, provided that the policy is renewed with the insurer without a break. The maximum cumulative bonus shall not exceed 100% of the Sum Insured in any policy year. If a cumulative bonus has been applied and a claim is made, then in the subsequent policy year, the insurer will automatically decrease the cumulative bonus by 10% of the sum insured. There will be no impact on the in-patient Sum Insured, only the accrued cumulative bonus will be decreased.
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PRE- AND POST-HOSPITALISATION EXPENSES:
The old generation plans provide 30/60 days cover but in the new generation plans 60/180 days cover is provided.
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AMBULANCE COVER:
Up to a certain limit subject to hospitalisation
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ORGAN DONOR:
Covered up to Sum Insured.
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REWARD POINT:
Based on the results of your medical tests and key health parameters such as BMI, BP, HbA1c and cholesterol, the insurer will offer you incentives for staying healthy.
• Renewal premium discounts of up to 25% for management of health conditions.
• Reimbursement up to 25% of renewal premium towards your medical expenses (like a consultation charges, medicines and drugs, diagnostic expenses,acidental expenses and other miscellaneous charges not covered under any medical insurance).
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WITH CO-PAYMENT:
If opted and/or mentioned on the policy schedule that a co-payment is effective in an admissible claim, the insurer shall bear the co share amount which is normally 10-20% as per the policy condition of the eligible claim amount payable under the policy and his liability, if any, shall only be in excess of that sum and would be subject to the Sum Insured.
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Claim Process for Mediclaim:
Cashless Settlement- Most of the claims for IPD is settled cashless if the insurer opts for the network hospital. The process is seamless and hassle-free where one is entitled to cashless treatment for an amount within the eligible SA of the Policy. The Process for settlement of Mediclaims can be divided into two parts which are;
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Planned Hospitalisation
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Unplanned Hospitalisation
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Planned Hospitalisation:
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Once everything is to the satisfaction of TPA you would get discharged from the hospital after paying the amount you are required to pay, if any.
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Get the claim form filled from the Treating Doctor and submit with The TPA.
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Once approval is received one can get admitted and get the treatment without paying anything (should be within the scope of Policy)
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During the treatment your bill might exceed the initial approved amount, thus you have to send request through hospital alongwith the interim bill for enhancement of the claimed amount to be utilised for the treatment.
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At the time of discharge, the final bill has to be submitted to the TPA for the clearance of the claim. At the time of final approval information on deductions or the expenses in the bill not within the scope of the policy is also shared by the TPA. The said amount has to be paid by the insured to the hospital.
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Once everything is to the satisfaction of TPA you would get discharged from the hospital after paying the amount you are required to pay, if any.
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Unplanned Hospitalisation:
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In case of an emergency at the time of admission you would require to pay some amount. To initiate approval from TPA get a claim form duly filled by treating doctor and submits to the TPA.
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Keep a close watch on the initial approval as you might have to resolve the queries raised by TPA, once approval is received, the hospital accounts department should be informed.
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During the treatment your bill might exceed the approved amount so you have to send requests through hospital along with the interim bill for enhancement of the amount.
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At the time of discharge, the final bill has to be submitted to the TPA for the clearance of the claim. At the time of final approval information on deductions or the expenses in the bill not within the scope of the policy is also shared by the TPA. The said amount has to be paid by the insured to the hospital.
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Once everything is of satisfaction to TPA you would get discharged from the hospital after paying the amount you are required to pay over and the above the initial amount deposited by you. However, anything excess would be refunded by the hospital to you at the time of discharge.
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Claim Process for Pre and Post hospitalisation Expenses:
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Get all the papers of the expenses incurred pre and post hospitalisation such as Bills of OPD prescription, Original Reports, bills of medication, Diagnostic bills etc 30/60 or 60/180 (as the terms offered in your policy)days prior and after the admission. Your claim in such category cannot exceed the Sum Assured limit of the Policy after the consuming during the Hospitalisation.
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The original Papers along with the claim form and cancelled cheque have to be submitted with the Insurance Company or TPA
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Insurance Company takes around 2-4 working days to respond in case of any queries
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Get the queries responded at the earliest.
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With the satisfaction of the TPA the claim is processed and paid in 7-10 working days.
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With satisfaction of the TPA, the approval is sent of the sanctioned amount and transfer of approved amount to the account is done in around 3-4 days.
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Claim Process for Reimbursement of claim incase of Non Network hospital
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Get all the papers like Bills of OPD prescription, Original Reports ,bills of Medication, Diagnostic bills, discharge summary, Final Bill with payment receipt of hospital, etc collected
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The original Papers alongwith the claim form and cancelled cheque have to be submitted with the Insurance Company or TPA
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Insurance Company takes around 2-4 working days to respond if there are queries
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Get the queries responded at the earliest with satisfaction of the TPA the approval is sent of the sanctioned amount and transfer of approved amount to the account is done in around 3-4 days
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