Network hospitals
14000+
Incurred claim ratio
65%
Sum insured
Up to 2 CR
No. of Plans
24
Solvency Ratio
2.0
Pan India Presence
850+
Network hospitals
14000+
Incurred claim ratio
65%
Sum insured
Up to 2 CR
No. of Plans
24
Solvency Ratio
2.0
Pan India Presence
850+
The burden of medical expenses for cancer treatment can be overwhelming leaving the individuals and their families under financial strain. Star Cancer Care Gold was launched on October 24, 2017, as a pilot health insurance project and since then it has offered a groundbreaking service to the customers. The plan provides comprehensive protection against cancer and goes beyond conventional health insurance by extending coverage to existing cancer patients, including Stage 1 and Stage 2. It also offers financial protection in case of cancer recurrence, metastasis or development of a second malignancy. The plan has many more features and benefits that are discussed below in the later sections.
The individual has to fulfil the following eligibility criteria to buy the plan:
Criteria | Specifications |
---|---|
Sum Insured | INR 3 Lakh & 5 Lakh |
Age | MIn: 5 Months Max: 65 Years |
Coverage Type | Individual |
Medical Condition Covered | Individuals diagnosed with Stage 1 or Stage 2 cancer |
Policy Tenure | 1 Year |
Medical CheckUp | Not Required |
Initial Waiting Period | 30 Days |
Specific Illness Waiting Period | 24 Months |
Co-Payment | 10% for people above 60 years |
Pre-existing Waiting Period | 48 Months |
The plan has many features that make it special and they are mentioned below:
Star Health Insurance Network Hospitals are present in 31 states nationwide. With a wide network of hospitals, Star Health Insurance ensures that you are medically secured, irrespective of the city you reside in.
The plan covers the following:
The plan provides a lump sum cover in the event of cancer metastasis, recurrence or the development of a second malignancy, providing financial support during challenging times.
Coverage Distribution Table
Section | Sum Insured (Rs) | Sum Insured (Rs) |
---|---|---|
Section 1- Lumpsum Benefit (When there is recurrence /metastasis and/or second cancer) | 1,50,000 | 2,50,000 |
Section 2 - Indemnity Cover (Surgical and Interventional therapy) | 1,00,000 | 1,50,000 |
Section 3 -Indemnity Cover (Non-Surgical and Non-Interventional Therapy) | 50,000 | 1,00,000 |
Total | Rs 3,00,000 | Rs 5,00,000 |
The plan of co-payment of 10% above the age of 60.
The plan covers a specific illness such as heart disease, or urinary tract infections, with a waiting period of 24 months.
The policy provides coverage for:
Following are the expenses that are excluded under Star Cancer Care Gold:
The Star Cancer Care Gold Plan is a comprehensive insurance cover that prioritizes the well-being of cancer patients. It has unique benefits such as coverage of existing cancer patients, protection against second malignancies, no pre-acceptance medical test, cashless hospitalization and tax benefits. This plan also has many key features which ensure that the person can focus on their recovery without added stress.
To cater to the different medical needs of an individual & their family, Star Health offers several Health Plans ranging from senior citizen plans to specialized plans for autistic children, to health insurance for cardiac patients, and many more.Take a look below to explore more:
Comprehensive
This policy is designed to provide complete protection against all health care eventualities to you and your family.
Unique Features
Comprehensive
The plan is ideal for the families who want to get covered under single sum insured.
Unique Features
Youth-specific
Created for young individuals under 40 years of age. It also offers various benefits such as discounts on renewals, incentive-led wellness programs, lowest waiting periods.
Unique Features
Protection Plan
This plan is designed to enhance your base health policy’s sum insured to provide maximum coverage for room rent, modern treatment, etc.
Unique Features
Standard
A standard health plan mandated by IRDAI that covers all essential healthcare benefits including Ayush treatment, day care procedures, etc. for individuals and families.
Unique Features
Comprehensive
A uniquely designed insurance policy that covers organ donor expenses up to sum insured, AYUSH treatments, modern treatments, and many more.
Unique Features
Flexible
Provides flexibility in terms of choosing the Sum Insured amount, premium amount, family size. It can be a perfect tax saver for you.
Unique Features
Individual Plan
A unique health plan for individuals above the age of 50 years with no upper age entry limit. The plan comes with a high SI.
Unique Features
Women Care
A special plan designed for women, wherein women can avail multifold benefits along with the coverage to the whole family.
Unique Features
Senior Citizen
The plan is specially designed for those individuals who are willing to secure their old-age medical needs after their retirement.
Unique Features
Top-up
The plan offers additional coverage to the policyholder in case their existing coverage is exhausted.
Unique Features
Critical Illness
Provides reimbursement of hospitalization expenses and also provides a total amount of sum insured if the insured person is diagnosed with a major illness.
Unique Features
Care Policy
A unique plan designed for cardiac care with a wide range of sum-insured options and flexible payment options
Unique Features
Affordable Plan
It is designed to care for your incidental expenses such as travel, food, etc. that are not covered under your Health Insurance Policy in the event of Hospitalization.
Unique Features
Cardiac
Star Cardiac Care is ideal for those individuals who want to cover the expenses of cardiac & non-cardiac ailments.
Unique Features
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Star Special Care provides coverage to children (3 years to 25 years) who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Unique Features
Individual Plan
An individual and floater basis rural plan with SI of 1 lakh and 2 lakh respectively. Comes with installment on premiums and lifelong renewal.
Unique Features
Individual Plan
An OPD coverage policy with an individual and family floater option and 4 SI variants. Comes with 3 plan variants: Silver, Gold and Platinum.
Unique Features
Individual Plan
An accidental coverage policy for individuals and families and comes with high sum insured. The policy gives cumulative bonus and multiple discounts.
Unique Features
Individual Plan
Special Care Gold is a special product tailored specifically for individuals with disabilities and those who are HIV/AIDS positive.
Unique Features
COVID-19
This plan is for individuals who want to protect themselves and their families against the deadliest virus of Covid-19.
Unique Features
COVID-19
It covers the cost of hospitalization if the policyholder tested positive for COVID-19.
Unique Features
COVID-19
This policy offers 100% sum insured to the policyholder if he/she tested positive for COVID-19.
Unique Features
Accident Plan
A new-age plan with loaded benefits covering hospitalization expenses arising due to illness or accident.
Unique Features
Individual Plan
A specified plan for Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes with flexible plan options. Offers automatic sum restoration with accident cover.
Unique Features
Platinum Plan
A cancer oriented policy which offers all-round protection and covers the high medical bills of the disease.
Unique Features
Critical Plan
A critical illness policy providing lump sum benefit on diagnosis of Critical illnesses related to Cancer, Heart, Brain & Nervous System, and Major Organs.
Unique Features
Critical Plan
A truly smart health plan launched by Star Health Insurance offering tailored healthcare solutions with a high sum insured of up to INR 1 crore.
Unique Features
Protection Plan
Star Extra Protect is an add-on Cover that enhances the limits of existing covers in addition to offering new features to the base policy
Unique Features
The waiting period for specific illnesses is 24 months.
The minimum age to buy the Star Cancer Care Gold Insurance Plan is 5 months.
No, non-allopathic treatments are excluded from the coverage of the Star Cancer Care Gold Insurance Plan.
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