Network hospitals
9747+
Incurred claim ratio
53.82%
Sum insured
Up to 6 CR
No. of Plans
14
Solvency Ratio
1.8
Pan India Presence
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Network hospitals
9747+
Incurred claim ratio
53.82%
Sum insured
Up to 6 CR
No. of Plans
14
Solvency Ratio
1.8
Pan India Presence
-
PolicyX.com is a Recognised Care Partner View Certificate
Free yourself from the worries of healthcare.
As the name suggests, Care Freedom is the plan that allows you to be worry-free in every situation. This health insurance is for people suffering from diabetes, high pressure, and BMI. So, now you can get health insurance coverage without worrying about your current health status. With this plan, you only need to serve a 2-year waiting period. Two types of variants fall under the Care Freedom plan, which are:
If you are someone who is diagnosed with any critical illness, then this plan is for you. You just need to serve two years waiting period and then apply for the claim. Read more to understand about the plan.
Care Health Insurance Plan Detailed Review
Religare Care Freedom | Care Health Insurance Plan
Care Freedom policy is a comprehensive health insurance plan and is available in two plan variants. To know more about the plan specification and the eligibility of both the plan variants. Take a look at the below table of its specifications:
Variant
Care Freedom Plan 1
Sum Insured
3 | 5 Lakhs
Age Eligibility
Adult: 18 to Lifelong Child: 90 days to 24 years
Plan Type
Individual and Family Floater
Policy Term
1,2,3 Years
Renewability
Lifetime
Initial Waiting Period*
30 Days
Care Freedom Plan 2
Sum Insured
7 | 10 Lakhs
Age Eligibility
Individual: 46 yrs, Floater: Oldest Person- 46 Yrs, Other Adult: 18 Yrs, Child: 90 days
Plan Type
Individual and Family Floater
Policy Term
1,2,3 Years
Renewability
Lifetime
Initial Waiting Period*
30 Days
*Initial Waiting Period is the time period between the issuance of the policy and the time it starts actively. During this period, a policyholder has to wait to avail of the benefits offered under a health insurance plan.
Care Freedom policy is available in two variants that allow policyholders to customize the plan as per their requirements. Take a look at the below coverage table and choose the variant according to your budget and need:
In-patient & Out-patient Coverage
Room Rent
Twin Sharing Room (Max up to 1% SI per day)
ICU Charges
Covered up to 2% SI per day
Pre-Hospitalization
Covered up to 7.5% of hospitalization expenses
Post-Hospitalization
Covered up to 7.5% of hospitalization expenses
Domiciliary Hospitalization
Covered up to 10% of SI
Daycare Treatment
Covered up to SI
OPD Charges
Not Covered
Coverage Terms
COVID-19 Treatment
Covered under a rider
Cataract
Covered up to 20K per eye
No Claim Bonus
Not available
Automatic Restoration
100% of SI
Daily Hospital Cash
Not available
Organ Donor
Not Covered
Maternity Cover
Not Covered
New Born Baby Cover
Not Covered
Alternative Treatments
AYUSH Treatment
Not Covered
IVF Treatment
Not Covered
Modern Treatment
Not Covered
Emergency Coverage
Ambulance
Covered up to 1K per Hospitalization
Air Ambulance
Not available
Compassionate Travel
Covered up to 10K
Global Coverage
Not available
Wellness Programmes
E-Consultation
Not available
Health Check-Up
Covered
Second Medical Opinion
Not available
Vaccination
Not Covered
Limitations
Co-payment
Applicable
Sub-limits
Applicable
In-patient & Out-patient Coverage
Room Rent
Twin Sharing Room
ICU Charges
Covered up to SI
Pre-Hospitalization
Covered up to 10% of hospitalization expenses
Post-Hospitalization
Covered up to 10% of hospitalization expenses
Domiciliary Hospitalization
Covered up to 10% of SI
Daycare Treatment
Covered up to SI
OPD Charges
Not Covered
Coverage Terms
COVID-19 Treatment
Covered under a rider
Cataract
Covered up to 30K per eye
No Claim Bonus
Not available
Automatic Restoration
100% of SI
Daily Hospital Cash
Not available
Organ Donor
Not Covered
Maternity Cover
Not Covered
New Born Baby Cover
Not Covered
Alternative Treatments
AYUSH Treatment
Not Covered
IVF Treatment
Not Covered
Modern Treatment
Not Covered
Emergency Coverage
Ambulance
Covered up to 1K per Hospitalization
Air Ambulance
Not available
Compassionate Travel
Covered up to 15K
Global Coverage
Not available
Wellness Programmes
E-Consultation
Not available
Health Check-Up
Covered
Second Medical Opinion
Not available
Vaccination
Not Covered
Limitations
Co-payment
Applicable
Sub-limits
Applicable
In-patient & Out-patient Coverage
Room Rent
Single Private room
ICU Charges
Covered up to SI
Pre-Hospitalization
Covered up to 10% of hospitalization expenses
Post-Hospitalization
Covered up to 10% of hospitalization expenses
Domiciliary Hospitalization
Covered up to 10% of SI
Daycare Treatment
Covered up to SI
OPD Charges
Not Covered
Coverage Terms
COVID-19 Treatment
Covered under a rider
Cataract
Covered up to 30K per eye
No Claim Bonus
Not available
Automatic Restoration
100% of SI
Daily Hospital Cash
Not available
Organ Donor
Not Covered
Maternity Cover
Not Covered
New Born Baby Cover
Not Covered
Alternative Treatments
AYUSH Treatment
Not Covered
IVF Treatment
Not Covered
Modern Treatment
Not Covered
Emergency Coverage
Ambulance
Covered up to 1K per Hospitalization
Air Ambulance
Not available
Compassionate Travel
Covered up to 15K
Global Coverage
Not available
Wellness Programmes
E-Consultation
Not available
Health Check-Up
Covered
Second Medical Opinion
Not available
Vaccination
Not Covered
Limitations
Co-payment
Applicable
Sub-limits
Applicable
In-patient & Out-patient Coverage
Room Rent
Single Private room
ICU Charges
Covered up to SI
Pre-Hospitalization
Covered up to 10% of hospitalization expenses
Post-Hospitalization
Covered up to 10% of hospitalization expenses
Domiciliary Hospitalization
Covered up to 10% of SI
Daycare Treatment
Covered up to SI
OPD Charges
Not Covered
Coverage Terms
COVID-19 Treatment
Covered under a rider
Cataract
Covered up to 30K per eye
No Claim Bonus
Not available
Automatic Restoration
100% of SI
Daily Hospital Cash
Not available
Organ Donor
Not Covered
Maternity Cover
Not Covered
New Born Baby Cover
Not Covered
Alternative Treatments
AYUSH Treatment
Not Covered
IVF Treatment
Not Covered
Modern Treatment
Not Covered
Emergency Coverage
Ambulance
Covered up to 1K per Hospitalization
Air Ambulance
Not available
Compassionate Travel
Covered up to 15K
Global Coverage
Not available
Wellness Programmes
E-Consultation
Not available
Health Check-Up
Covered
Second Medical Opinion
Not available
Vaccination
Not Covered
Limitations
Co-payment
Applicable
Sub-limits
Applicable
Room rent limit is the maximum amount of bed charge that you can claim if you are hospitalized.
Common Room categories covered under room rent are:
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
Under this plan, the room rent coverage is offered as per the selected SI amount as mentioned in the table below:
SI Options | 3 Lakhs | 5 Lakhs | 7 Lakhs | 10 Lakhs |
Room Rent | Twin Sharing Room (Max up to 1% SI per day) | Twin Sharing Room | Single Private room |
It is a special department in the hospitals where patients with serious medical conditions are treated.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
Under this plan, ICU charges coverage is based on your selected Sum Insured.
SI Options | 3 Lakhs | 5 Lakhs | 7 Lakhs | 10 Lakhs |
ICU Charges | Covered up to 2% SI per day | Covered up to SI | Covered up to SI |
Medical expenses incurred before the hospitalization of the policyholder.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
This plan covers medical expenses up to 30 days as mentioned in the table below:
SI Options | 3 Lakhs | 5 Lakhs | 7 Lakhs | 10 Lakhs |
Pre-Hospitalization | Covered up to 7.5% of hospitalization expenses | Covered up to 10% of hospitalization expenses | Covered up to 10% of hospitalization expenses |
Medical expenses incurred after the discharge of the policyholder from the hospital.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
This plan covers medical expenses up to 60 days as mentioned in the table below:
SI Options | 3 Lakhs | 5 Lakhs | 7 Lakhs | 10 Lakhs |
Post-Hospitalization | Covered up to 7.5% of hospitalization expenses | Covered up to 10% of hospitalization expenses | Covered up to 10% of hospitalization expenses |
Home hospitalization arrangement for the insured person due to unavailability of medical amenities in hospitals. The treatment should last equal to or more than 72 hrs to get the financial coverage.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
Under this plan, the domiciliary hospitalization that exceeds 3 days is covered up to 10% of your selected Sum Insured.
Treatments that can be treated in less than 24 hours of hospitalization like blood dialysis, cataract, etc.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
This plan covers expenses of day care procedures up to the selected SI amount.
The cost of doctor consultation and prescribed medical tests that may not require hospitalization.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
Not covered
COVID-19 treatment includes the cost of treatment for COVID-19 with a confirmative diagnosis from Govt. approved Centre.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
COVID-19 treatment cover is available under a rider that can be availed of by paying an extra premium.
A common eye condition in which your vision gets blurred.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
This plan offers coverage for Cataract treatment as per the selected Sum Insured amount.
SI Options | 3 Lakhs | 5 Lakhs | 7 Lakhs | 10 Lakhs |
Cataract | Covered up to 20K per eye | Covered up to 30K per eye | Covered up to 30K per eye |
For every claim-free year, insurance companies reward policyholders with an increase in the Sum Insured amount as a no-claim bonus on policy renewal. However, in the case of claim, this bonus amount either lapses or is reduced by a certain percentage that varies from plan to plan.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
Not Available
Automatic restoration is a benefit in which an insurance company restores the sum insured amount completely or up to a certain percentage after it gets fully exhausted in treatments. This restoration amount may vary from plan to plan.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
The plan offers automatic restoration of 100% of your basic SI.
It is a cash amount that you receive each day during the time of hospitalization.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
Not available
It is a cover that includes the cost of the procedure for removing the damaged or malfunctioning organs from the body.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
Not available
It refers to the cover that includes expenses for normal and c-section procedures deliveries.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
Maternity cover is not available under this plan.
*It is generally not covered under most health insurance plans as pregnancy is a planned condition.
It takes care of the medical expenses that arise due to the hospitalization of the newborn baby in case of unforeseen circumstances. Some of the common treatments that are covered under the new born cover and these common treatments can vary from plan to plan:
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
Newborn baby expenses are not covered under this plan.
Refers to the cost of medicines and procedures used under AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) treatment.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
Not Covered
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a method of assisted reproductive technology. The common expenses incurred under IVF and infertility treatments are for:
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
Not Covered
Medical treatments that demand the use of modern technology such as robotic surgeries, stem cell therapy, etc.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
Not Covered
An ambulance is used to move the patient from home to hospital, transfer to another hospital, and take them for different tests outside the hospitals.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
This plan covers Ambulance charges of up to 1K per hospitalization.
Air ambulances are specially prepared planes that transfer the patient from one place to another in case of a health emergency.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
Not available
Refers to the traveling expenses of a family member of the insured person in case the policyholders get admitted to a hospital outside his/her residential city.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
The policy covers compassionate travel expenses if hospitalization exceeds 10 days. The coverage is as mentioned in the table below:
SI Options | 3 Lakhs | 5 Lakhs | 7 Lakhs | 10 Lakhs |
Compassionate Travel | Covered up to 10K | Covered up to 15K | Covered up to 15K |
Any kind of medical/health emergency when you are outside of India.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
Not available
If a policy offers E-consultation it allows policyholders to connect with a doctor for medical consultation through video chat, audio call, or chatbot.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
Not available
A facility where the policyholder can avail free health check-ups after fulfilling the company's policies.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
The policy allows health check-ups for all insured members once a year.
If the policyholder wants, they may opt for a second medical opinion wherein the policyholder can consult another doctor within the company’s network of medical practitioners.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
Not available
Coverage against the expenses incurred on vaccinations is provided by the insurance companies.
Coverage status under Care Freedom Plan?
Not available
In the co-payment clause, policyholders have to pay a portion of the hospitalization expense on their own and the insurer will pay the rest of the amount.
Status under Care Freedom Plan?
Sub limit is a condition in which the insurer will have to pay the medical expense up to a certain percentage and the remaining amount will have to pay by the policyholder.
Status under Care Freedom Plan?
Below mentioned are the sub-limit available under the care freedom plan:
Variant | Care Freedom 1 | Care Freedom 2 | ||
Sum Insured Option | 3L | 5L | 7L | 10L |
Total Knee Replacement | Covered up to 80K per knee | Covered up to 1 Lakh per knee | Covered up to 1.2 Lakhs per knee | |
Surgery for treatment of all types of Hernia | Covered up to 50K | Covered up to 65K | Covered up to 80K | |
Hysterectomy | Covered up to 50K | Covered up to 65K | Covered up to 80K | |
Surgeries for Benign Prostate Hypertrophy (BPH) | Covered up to 50K | Covered up to 65K | Covered up to 80K | |
Surgical Treatment of stones of Renal System | Covered up to 50K | Covered up to 65K | Covered up to 80K | |
Treatment of cerebrovascular and cardiovascular disorders | Covered up to 2 Lakh | Covered up to 2.5 Lakhs | Covered up to 3 Lakhs | |
Treatments/Surgeries for cancer | Covered up to 2 Lakh | Covered up to 2.5 Lakhs | Covered up to 3 Lakhs | |
Treatment of other renal complications and Disorders | Covered up to 2 Lakh | Covered up to 2.5 Lakhs | Covered up to 3 Lakhs | |
Treatments for breakage of bones | Covered up to 2 Lakh | Covered up to 2.5 Lakhs | Covered up to 3 Lakhs |
Care Health Insurance promises a wide Network of cashless Hospitals across India. A well connected network of over 9747+ cashless hospitals, Care Health Insurance ensures that you are medically secured, irrespective of the city you reside in
Permanent Exclusions
Permanent diseases or health conditions that are not included under this plan are:
Injuries resulting from a suicide attempt
Injuries resulting from adventurous sports
Hospitalization due to alcohol, and drug abuse
Maternity
Cost of the routine eye and ear examination, dentures, and artificial teeth
Tests and treatments related to infertility and sterility
External Congenital Disease
Coverage after Waiting Period
Some treatments are covered after a defined waiting period under this plan. To know more, read below:
Pre-Existing Diseases after 2 years
Initial Waiting Period after 30 Days
Specific ailment after 2 years
COVID-19 Treatment after 15 days
To give a better idea of the premiums, we have shown the premium of both the variants with different ages, sum insured, and the number of members insured based on a policy term of 1 year. Take a look:
Care Freedom 1: Age 25-35
Sum Insured | 1 Adult | 2 Adult |
3 Lakhs | 5653 | 7858 |
5 Lakhs | 6548 | 9149 |
Care Freedom 2: Age 51-55
Sum Insured | 1 Adult | 2 Adult |
7 Lakhs | 18184 | 29514 |
10 Lakhs | 20424 | 33032 |
Care Freedom plan offers numerous coverage benefits along with some additional riders under both the plan variants. Care freedom offers 5 optional riders that can cover your specific needs:
COVID Care with OPD
COVID treatment up to 1% of SI
COVID Care
Covers the COVID-19 treatment
Home Care
Covers medical expenses incurred during home care
Health Check+
Upgrade health check-up specific to a disease.
Care Shield
Combination of 3 additional benefits in one
Get COVID treatment with up to 1% of Sum Insured as OPD benefit. Below mentioned are some of the benefits available under this rider:
Covers the cost of treatment for COVID-19 with a confirmative diagnosis from Govt. approved Centre. Below mentioned are some of the benefits available under this rider:
Offers coverage for expenses such as hiring a qualified nurse on doctor’s recommendation during undergoing treatment at home.
Max. INR 1000 for max. 7 days/hospitalisation
Max. 45 days of coverage is available in a year
Upgrade your health checkup to a diabetic or cardiac checkup as per your requirement.
Combination of 3 additional benefits in one:
Claim Shield: Covers the non-payable expenses like gloves, masks, etc.
No Claim Bonus Shield: Applicable if the claim amount is less than 25% of the SI.
Inflation Shield: Sum Insured will increase at every renewal on a cumulative basis.
Care Health Insurance offers a wide range of health insurance plans to fulfill the medical needs of individuals, families, and senior citizens.
Comprehensive
A comprehensive health plan for individual and family with SI of 3 lacs to 6 Cr. with global coverage.
Unique Benefits
Comprehensive
A plan designed to provide coverage for the high expenses occurred from major surgeries and procedures.
Unique Benefits
Flexible
A flexible health plan that covers advanced technology methods, unlimited e-consultations and personal accidents.
Unique Benefits
Comprehensive
A comprehensive family floater plan that decides your policy premium based on the living cost of the city you reside in.
Unique Benefits
Affordable
Enjoy the advantage of 1 crore cover and multiple benefits at lower monthly premiums with this affordable individual & family floater plan.
Unique Benefits
Maternity
A maternity health insurance plan with child cover. This plan protects individuals and families during medical emergencies.
Unique Benefits
Standard
A standard comprehensive plan mandated by IRDAI that offers coverage for both Ayurvedic or Allopathic treatments.
Unique Benefits
Heart Diseases
Individuals with pre-existing cardiac diseases can get coverage against medical treatments by paying 20-30% of co-payment for every claim.
Unique Benefits
Cancer Care
Offers lifelong coverage against cancer and the cost of its treatment with several other benefits.
Unique Benefits
Top-Up Plan
A super top-up health insurance plan to provide extra medical cover on the basis of policy deductible principle.
Unique Benefits
Senior Citizen Plan
Comprehensive health plan for people above 60 to make their second inning stress-free from health-related financial worries.
Unique Benefits
Critical Illness Plan
Offers coverage against 32 critical illnesses that are pre-defined under the policy such as catastrophic burns, coma, etc.
Unique Benefits
Supreme Plan
A unique healthcare plan offering extensive coverage to individuals and families under a single plan with affordable premiums.
Unique Features
Supreme Plan
A unique personal accident plan covering serious ailments arising due to accidents and safeguarding your family
Unique Benefits
1. Up to what amount will my Dialysis be covered?
Care Freedom will cover Dialysis up to INR 1,000 per sitting.
2. Will I get coverage for Plastic surgery?
No, the plan does not provide coverage for Plastic or cosmetic surgeries.
3. Are there any discounts available on the policy?
Yes, Care Freedom offers discounts on your premium if you opt for a longer policy term.
4. My father is Diabetic and has a high BP. Can he opt for this Care Freedom plan?
Yes, he can. Care Freedom is especially designed for those suffering from Diabetes or Hypertension. You can buy this plan without any pre-medical check-ups.
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