The expenses incurred to treat cancer can range easily from Rs 20 lakhs to Rs 50 lakhs or sometimes more than that. To manage all your financial burdens related to cancer treatment, HDFC Ergo Health insurance has introduced iCan Cancer Insurance Plan.
The New iCan Cancer Insurance Plan never lets the insured give up. iCan is a lifelong bag of goodies that will help the insured in fighting with cancer more easily by providing all the basic and advanced facilities required for the treatment of the disease. This plan offers the option of a high sum Insured at affordable premiums. iCan Cancer insurance plan specially for women is available in the form of individual health insurance plans and family floater plans.
There are two variants of the iCan Cancer Insurance Plan:
Know your policy!!!! What does this mean? This means that you should buy a health insurance plan that you are aware of. Always get familiar with the salient features by reading policy documents/brochures thoroughly to avoid the selection of a wrong plan. Let’s discuss the key features of iCan Cancer Insurance Plan that will help you in making the correct selection-
iCan Plan offers lifelong coverage for individuals going through cancer treatment irrespective of the health status or claims of an insurer.
This plan covers the expenses incurred in the 30 days before the date of getting admitted to the hospital whereas post-hospitalization includes the expenses incurred after 60 days the policyholder is discharged from the hospital.
iCan offers no medical check-up for sum insured up to Rs. 20 lakhs and age up to 55 years.
Get the cashless facility for the treatment of cancer at 4000+ network hospitals. Moreover, the reimbursement process of treatment costs is smooth and hassle-free.
It includes the coverage of medical examination while undergoing cancer treatment, but to a specific limit after the discontinuation of the treatment. This is done on the basis of a referral from a medical practitioner for at least 6 months with a report saying ‘No’ evidence found related to the disease.
We at PolicyX.com have tried to sum up all the key features in the table. It is suggested to go through the table for a better understanding.
Criteria | iCan Essential | iCan Enhance |
Sum Insured Options | 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50 (Rs. In Lakhs) | 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50 (Rs. In Lakhs) |
Second Opinion | Covered | Covered |
CritiCare Benefit: On diagnosis of cancer, of specified severity | Not available | 60% of the sum insured as lump sum payment, over and above the base sum insured. |
MyCare Benefit Covers in-patient, outpatient & daycare costs for
| Up to sum insured | Up to sum insured |
FamilyCare Benefit: On Diagnosis of Stage IV cancer/ recurrence of cancer | Not available | 100% of the sum insured as lump sum payment, over and above the base sum insured. |
FamilyCare Benefit: On Diagnosis of Stage IV cancer/ recurrence of cancer | Not available | 100% of the sum insured as lump sum payment, over and above the base sum insured. |
Emergency Ambulance | Rs 2000 is provided to the insured per hospitalization | The insured is provided with Rs.2000 per hospitalization |
Follow-up Care Post Treatment | An amount of Rs. 3000 is provided twice a year for follow-up care. | Rs. 3000 is provided under this. |
Payout Basis | Cashless and reimbursement | Two lump sum payouts along with cashless and reimbursement |
Waiting Period | 120 days of a waiting period is applicable | 120 days of a waiting period is applicable |
**Last Updated on 18-03-2021
There are few eligibility criteria that are required to be met by an individual who is availing this plan,
Criteria | Details |
Minimum Entry Age To Buy iCan Cancer Policy | 5 Years |
Maximum Entry Age To Buy iCan Cancer Policy | 65 Years |
Family Care Benefits | 18 years and above |
CritiCare Benefits | All who are 18 years and above in age |
**Last Updated on 18-03-2021
Here are the following benefits of iCan Cancer Insurance Plan that will help you in choosing a plan,
There are high chances of recurrence of cancer in the first five years after the treatment. The plan does not stop giving coverage to its insured for a lifetime irrespective of medical state and age.
This is more beneficial in the case of cancer insurance for women because with the increase in age the probability of occurrence of cancer increases in females. Cases of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, etc have been found in females as their age increases.
In case the insured is diagnosed with cancer then s/he gets a 60% lump sum payout of the sum insured. This is also applicable to cancer insurance for women.
This means if the insured sum is chosen is Rs. 20 lakhs then, in this case, the insured gets Rs. 12 lakhs as a lump sum and still the insured can use the base 20 lakhs, to meet the treatment expenses.
There are cancer plans for the family also. On diagnosis of stage IV cancer or recurrence of cancer, a 100% lump sum payment of the sum insured is provided to the policyholder.
So, in case the insured has a cover of Rs. 20 lakhs, s/he will get a lump sum amount of 20 lakhs, and still, the policyholder is eligible to have the base 20 lakhs to cover the treatment expenses.
iCan cancer insurance provides coverage for a second opinion from a specialist in certain cases depending upon the criticality of the cancer phase for women and individual/ family floaters.
The treatment cost of cancer might range between Rs. 20 lakhs to Rs. 50 lakhs and regular health insurance with such a high sum insured can result in a rise in the premium amount. But in the case of HDFC ERGO iCan Cancer insurance plan, the insured sum is provided at a lower premium comparatively.
Get the Income-tax benefits U/S 80(D) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Here are mentioned the two MyCare benefit cover in details, that an insured can get under HDFC ERGO iCan Cancer Insurance Policy:
The plan covers expenses for hospitalization (Daycare and Inpatient) and outpatient treatment taken for cancer.
1. Chemotherapy
2. Radiotherapy
3. Organ transplantation, as part of cancer transplantation
4. Surgeries for excision of cancerous tissue or removal of organs/ tissue (Onco-surgery)
Other than the base cover following are mentioned things get coverage under the advanced plan:
A premium table is given for the enhanced plan and standard plans. The table mentioned the premium to be paid by male insured separately under an individual plan.
Annual premium Table - iCan Enhanced (Non -smoker)
Age (Male) | SI - 5 Lakhs | SI - 10 Lakhs | SI - 20 Lakhs | SI - 50 Lakhs |
20 | 1079 | 1193 | 1418 | 2471 |
30 | 1155 | 1328 | 1742 | 3395 |
40 | 1303 | 1764 | 2984 | 5986 |
50 | 2800 | 4570 | 7724 | 15614 |
**Last Updated on 18-03-2021
Annual premium Table - iCan Essential (Non -smoker)
Age (Male) | SI - 5 Lakhs | SI - 10 Lakhs | SI - 20 Lakhs | SI - 50 Lakhs |
20 | 976 | 1001 | 1075 | 1613 |
30 | 1016 | 1062 | 1246 | 2093 |
40 | 1071 | 1302 | 2025 | 3400 |
50 | 2176 | 3329 | 5503 | 8240 |
**Last Updated on 18-03-2021
With the help of this table, you will get an idea about the premium which is required to be paid by an individual(non smoker). Go through the table and choose your plan wisely.
As we have discussed above, the premiums paid by non smoker individuals under iCan Enhanced and Essential Cancer Insurance Plans. Now, you are definitely going to think what if I smoke? So we are providing a table of premiums paid by smoker and non-smoker.
The table mentioned the premium to be paid by an individual (male) at different ages for a sum insured Rs. 5 lakhs separately under an individual plan. Graph drawn here shows premium paid by smoker Vs Non-Smoker.
Annual Premium Rates for iCan Enhanced Plan
Age | Smoker | Non-Smoker |
20 | 1079 | 1240 |
30 | 1155 | 1329 |
40 | 1303 | 1499 |
50 | 2800 | 3220 |
**Last Updated on 18-03-2021
As you can see on the graph, the premium for non- smokers is lower than smokers. The reason behind this is the low expectancy ratio of Smokers as they are more susceptible to chronic illnesses such as bronchitis, lung cancer, and other associated heart problems. Because of this, they may have a shorter life expectancy than non-smokers.
**Policy T&Cs and Premium Rates are subject to change.
The insurance company should be informed about the planned hospitalization at the time of filing a claim. In case of cashless claim service, the insurer should be intimated at least 48 hours prior to the hospitalization. If there is a case of emergency hospitalization, then the company can be informed within 24 hours after the treatment procedures or the hospitalization.
Documents required at the time of filing a claim,
In case your treatment falls on the exclusion list then the claim might get rejected. So, here is a list of exclusions under iCan Cancer Insurance Policy and iCan Cancer Insurance Plan for women:
The plan is highly recommended for the individuals looking for cancer cover. The plan has procedures for cancer insurance that can be availed at affordable premium rates. This is a quite simple and flexible plan that fulfills the policyholder’s essential needs with various benefits. Both smoker and non-smoker insured have given positive feedback for HDFC ERGO General iCan Cancer insurance policy. The policy has received positive feedback from its insured and is worth buying.
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No, the plan does not cover any of the non-allopathic treatments.
The maximum age limit to buy the plan is 65 years.
Particularly there is no such plan. Rather women can be covered under the iCan Cancer Insurance individual plan.
The waiting period is for 120 days.
The maximum sum insured limit is Rs. 50 lakhs.
No, these diseases are clearly mentioned in the exclusions of the plan.
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