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Planning to Buy or Renew ManipalCigna Health Insurance? Check Pro Tips

By Juhi Walia
11 October 2022, 4:01 PM

ManipalCigna was previously known as the Cigna TTK Health Insurance Company, and later on, it collaborated with Manipal Group and the name changed to ManipalCigna. It deals in health insurance plans and is one of the best health insurers in India. This company offers multiple health insurance plans that cover various types of health risks and hospitalisation expenses. Uncertainties or medical emergencies can knock on your door anytime, so it is better to be prepared. But before you buy or renew the ManipalCigna Health Insurance plan, make sure you examine some important points related to the policy.

Tips to Buy ManipalCigna Health Plans

Here are some tips that you must follow before you buy health insurance plan. Make sure you go through the points given below before you finalise any ManipalCigna health plan.

  1. There are multiple plans offered by ManipalCigna. Choose the plan according to your needs. You need to understand your requirements, compare health insurance plans offered by ManipalCigna and then opt for the plan that best suits your requirements.
  2. Opt for an optimal coverage amount, i.e. the sum insured of the plan that is sufficient for you and your family.
  3. Check the list of network hospitals that are mentioned on the official website of ManipalCigna so that you know which is your go-to hospital in case of an emergency where you can avail of cashless treatment.
  4. Preferably opt for plans without co-payment and sub-limits to enjoy the maximum benefits of the plan.
  5. Remember to fill the form yourself, declare all relevant information and disclose all pre-existing ailments before the policy inception so that there is no concern at the time of a claim.

Key Points to Remember While Renewing ManipalCigna Health Plans 

Once you have bought a health insurance plan, remember the date for its renewal. There are some other key points as well that you must remember at the time of ManipalCigna health insurance plan renewal:

  • Remember the last due date of the renewal and renew the policy before expiry to enjoy continuity benefits. In case your policy surpasses the grace period, your policy would lapse, then you would lose your no-claim bonus if any and also the waiting period time period.
  • Also, once your policy lapses, the insurer might now allow you to revive the policy but at a higher premium. In such a case, you would have to undergo a pre-policy health check-up and then opt for a fresh health insurance policy.
  • You can make online payments of ManipalCigna health plan premiums to renew your policy instantly.
  • Inform the Insurer about any new illness at or before the time of renewal in order to avoid complications at the time of making health insurance claims.
  • You can also increase the amount of sum insured at the time of renewal if you think the existing sum insured is not enough to indemnify the risks.

Features of ManipalCigna Health Insurance

  •  It is the second largest healthcare company in India.
  • There are 27 hospitals owned by this company with 7600+ beds across 600+ cities.
  •  This company has made claims more than worth 1295 crores.
  • It has 77 branches in India with 48000+ agents and 500+ distribution partners.
  • More than 138000 claims have been settled by ManipalCigna.
  • It has a high percentage of cashless settlements of 96% within 2 hours.

Types of ManipalCigna Health Insurance Plans

ManipalCigna offers various health plans, but here you can see the top 5 health insurance plans offered by this insurer. You must also explore the premiums, and the amount of Sum Insured offered in these plans.

ManipalCigna Health PlansSum InsuredFeaturesPolicy Details
ProHealth Prime Protect Plan

Minimum SI- INR 3 Lakhs

Maximum SI- INR 1 Crore

Restoration of sum insured is unlimited

Earn 20% of the base premium as a reward under the Wellness Program

Cumulative bonus of 25% every year

Covers non-medical expenses

Annual health checkups

Minimum Age of Entry- 91 days for a child and 18 years for an adult

Maximum Age of Entry- 25 years for a child under family floater health insurance plan and no limit for an adult

Policy Tenure- 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years

Premium Payment Frequency- One-time, half-yearly, quarterly, and monthly

Lifetime Health India Plan

Minimum SI- INR 50 Lakhs

Maximum SI- INR 3 Crore

Hospitalization expenses cover

Treatment for daycare cover

Pre-hospitalization and Post-hospitalization cover

AYUSH treatment cover

Road ambulance cover

HIV/AIDS and STD cover

Cover for the surgery by cyber knife and robotic

Minimum Age of Entry- 91 days for a child and 18 years for an adult

Maximum Age of Entry- 25 years for a child and 65 years for an adult

Policy Tenure- 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years

Premium Payment Frequency- One-time, annual, half-yearly, quarterly, and monthly

ProHealth Protect Health Plan

Minimum SI- INR 2.5 Lakhs

 

Maximum SI- INR 50 Lakhs

INR 1000 as the hospital daily cash

Cumulative bonus of up to 200%

Restoring sum insured in case of unrelated injury and illness

Add-on cover for critical illnesses

Wellness Programs and medical checkups

Minimum Age of Entry- 91 days for a child and 18 years for an adult

Maximum Age of Entry- 23 years for a child under family floater plan and no limit for an adult

Policy Tenure- 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years

Premium Payment Frequency- One-time, annual, half-yearly, quarterly, and monthly

Pro Health Select A Plan

Minimum SI- INR 50,000

Maximum SI- INR 25 Lakhs

Long-term health insurance plan for up to 3 years 

AYUSH treatment benefits

Restoration benefits

Pre-hospitalization and Post-hospitalization  cover

INR 2000 as the ambulance cover

Minimum Age of Entry- 91 days for a child and 18 years for an adult

Maximum Age of Entry- No limit

Policy Tenure- 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years

Premium Payment Frequency- One-time, annual, half-yearly, quarterly, and monthly

Pro Health Cash Basic Plan

Minimum SI- INR 500

Maximum SI- INR 5,000

Cash benefit in case of hospitalization due to sickness/ accident

 ICU cash benefit

Global coverage

Minimum Age of Entry- 91 days for a child and 18 years for an adult

Maximum Age of Entry- 65 Years

Policy Tenure- 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years

Take Away

There are many important points that you must consider before finalising any online health insurance plan. There are a lot of clauses and terms and conditions that have to be read thoroughly present in the insurance brochures. On the other hand, all the ManipalCigna Health Insurance policies have brochures or prospectus in which you can read all about the health plan. Make sure you go through them before buying and renewing the health plan.

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FAQs

1. Are the ManipalCigna policies available online?

Yes, all the health insurance policies offered by ManipalCigna are available online, and you can compare their features, and sum insured.
 

2. How can I buy the ManipalCigna health plans?

You can buy the ManipalCigna health plans online by comparing the same through Paytm Insurance.
 

3. What is the policy tenure of ManipaCigna health plans?

Health insurance plans are always annual renewable plans. However, ManipalCigna offers a discount in premium if you wish to renew your plan for the long term, i.e. for a maximum of 3 years. Also, ManipalCigna Health Insurance plans can be renewed lifelong, provided the premium is duly paid on time.

4. How can I get a discount on premiums of the ManipalCigna health plans?

If you buy a health insurance policy for a period of 3 years and make a single premium payment, then you can grab a discount of 10% on the premium. A discount of 7.5% will be applicable if you make a single premium payment for a policy tenure of 2 years.

5. Can I get tax benefits through the ManipalCigna health plans?

Yes, you will get tax benefits of up to INR 1 lakh under section 80D of the Income Tax Act 1961.

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