Star Health Insurance for Cancer

Cancer is a deadly and difficult disease to deal with, causing patients and their families to struggle emotionally, physically, and psychologically. Cancer health insurance plans are intended to provide financial assistance to an insured individual during times of stress. When dealing with a deadly disease like cancer, the last thing any cancer patient or their family wants is financial stress. Cancer health plans cover all stages of cancer and provide dual benefits such as a lump sum amount to treat cancer and an income option to support your family if you are the sole breadwinner. Cancer plans allow individuals to select their preferred cancer treatment through their doctor and hospital of choice.

Star health insurance provides a variety of health insurance options for individuals, families, and groups. Star Health insurance for cancer patients is an effective cancer care plan that provides you with a variety of features that will help you fight cancer. Star health insurance for cancer patients is a dependable solution with features such as hospice care, pre and post-hospitalization, modern treatments, and more.

Star Health Cancer Plans Eligibility Criteria

Entry Age

Minimum: 5 months

Adult Entry Age

Minimum: 18 Years
Maximum: 65 Years

Plan Type

Individual/Family Floater

Policy Term

1/2/3 Years

Sum Insured

5 L | 7.5 L | 10 L
5 L to 25 L

Initial Waiting Period*

30 Days*

Star Health Cancer Plans

Star Cancer Care Platinum Insurance Policy

A unique one-year cancer care plan with multiple features such as rehabilitation and pain management, hospice care, modern treatments, and more.

Unique Features

High Sum Insured
Second Medical Opinion
Wellness Services

Star Critical Illness Multipay Policy

The plan covers over 37 critical illnesses such as cancer, cardiac illnesses and more along with wellness benefits.

Unique Features

Wellness Benefits
Avail Cancer Care
No pre-policy screening

Key Benefits of star health cancer policy

Cancer is a financially draining disease. The last thing one should be worried about when dealing with such a deadly disease is their financial condition. To safeguard families from financial stress, multiple features are loaded in star health insurance for cancer patients.

Tax Benefits
Star health insurance for cancer patients is eligible under Income Tax Act 1981. The plan premiums paid will be eligible for tax deductions. Insurance holders can claim deductions for the premiums paid towards the upkeep of health insurance policies.
Hospice Care
Under Star health insurance for cancer patients and hospice care patients with advanced life-limiting cancer, 20% of the Sum Insured is available for compassionate care at Network Hospitals after the completion of a 12-month waiting period.
High Sum Insured
Star Health Insurance for cancer patients provides insurance holders with a high sum insured up to INR 10 lac.
Wellness Services
Star health insurance for cancer patients offers wellness services wherein an insured individual will avail of multiple rewards and benefits on completion of wellness tasks such as walking a certain amount of steps, completing regular health check-ups, and more. Every task reward will translate towards discounts on premiums on renewal.
Second Medical Opinion
Insured individuals have the option to avail of a second medical opinion from a doctor in the Company's network of Medical Practitioners under the Star Health insurance for cancer patients.

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Star Health Cancer Policy Inclusions

The Star Health Insurance for cancer patients inclusions are mentioned below:

Domiciliary Treatment

Critical Illness Cover

Organ donor expenses

Wellness Benefit

Ambulance Cover

Second Opinion

Health Check-up

AYUSH Benefit

Inpatient hospitalization expenses

Pre- and post-hospitalization expenses

Day-care procedures

Star Health Cancer Policy Exclusions

The Star Health Insurance for cancer patients exclusions is mentioned below:

Infertility, congenital external

Any hospitalization primarily for investigation / diagnostic purpose · Alternative Treatments (Non Allopathic treatments)

pregnancy or childbirth

HIV infection / AIDS

cosmetic or sex-change treatment/surgery

alcohol consumption, smoking, another tobacco intake, or drug abuse

intentional self-injury, suicide, or attempted suicide

any breach of law or participation in an actual or attempted felony, riot, crime, misdemeanor, or civil commotion

war, terrorism, or nuclear weapons

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To cater to the different medical needs of an individual & their family, Star Health offers several Health Plans. Along with Star Health Insurance Plan, there are other plans to choose from. Take a look below to explore more:

Star Women Care Plan

A special plan designed for women, wherein women can avail multifold benefits along with the coverage to the whole family.

Unique Features

Coverage for Modern Treatments
Coverage during Pregnancy
Preventive Health Check Up

Star Women Care Plan(Pros)

Designed for Women's Care
Cancer cover optional
Bariatric Surgery Cover
Mid-term inclusions
High SI

Star Women Care Plan (Cons)

Obesity Treatment Unavailable
Hazardous Activity not covered
HIV/AIDS not covered
Cosmetic Surgery unavailable
Congenital Disease Cover

Star Women Care Plan (Other Benefits)

10% long-term discount
10% Air Ambulance Cover
Pain Management Cover
Assisted Reproduction
Automatic Restoration

Star Women Care Plan (Eligibility Criteria)

Entry Age - 91 Days
Max Entry Age - 75 Years
SI - 5 L to 1 Cr
Waiting Period - 30 Days

Star Health Senior Citizens Red Carpet Policy

The plan is specially designed for those individuals who are willing to secure their old-age medical needs after their retirement.

Unique Features

Guaranteed Lifelong renewals
No Pre-acceptance Medical test
Availability of Instalment Facility

Senior Citizens Red Carpet Policy (Pros)

Individual & family floater plan
Flexible SI
Road Ambulance Cover
ICU cover
Health Check-up cover

Senior Citizens Red Carpet Policy (Cons)

Obesity Treatment Unavailable
Hazardous Activity not covered
HIV/AIDS not covered
Cosmetic Surgery unavailable
Congenital Disease Cover

Senior Citizens Red Carpet Policy (Other Benefits)

Flexible-Premium Payment
Cataract Treatment available
Modern treatment cover
No pre-policy checkup
OP Consultation

Senior Citizens Red Carpet Policy (Eligibility Criteria)

Entry Age - 60 Years
Max Entry Age - 75 Years
SI - 1 L to 25 L
Waiting Period - 30 Days

Star Comprehensive Plan

This policy is designed to provide complete protection against all health care eventualities to you and your family.

Unique Features

Avail free health check-ups
Hospital Cash Benefit
100% Automatic Restoration

Star Comprehensive Plan (Pros)

99.6% CSR
Up to 1 Cr SI
Maternity Cover
New Born Baby Cover
Road and Air Ambulance

Star Comprehensive Plan (Cons)

No Global Coverage
No IVF Treatment
No compassionate Travel
HIV/AIDS not covered

Star Comprehensive Plan (Other Benefits)

Individual and family floater
Mid-term inclusion available
Accidental Death
Permanent Total Disablement
Star Wellness Program

Star Comprehensive Plan (Eligibility Criteria)

Entry Age - 3 Months
Max Entry Age - 65 Years
SI - 5 L to 1 Cr
Waiting Period - 30 Days

Star Family Health Optima Policy

The plan is ideal for the families who want to get covered under single sum insured.

Unique Features

Automatic Restroration of SI
Instant Recharge UPTO 30% of SI
New born baby cover from 16th day

Family Health Optima Policy (Pros)

No Pre-Policy Check-up
Lifelong Renewability
High SI available
COVID-19 cover
OPD covered

Family Health Optima Policy (Cons)

PED cover not available
Obesity Treatment Unavailable
Hazardous Activities
HIV/AIDS not covered
Cosmetic Surgery unavailable

Family Health Optima Policy (Other Benefits)

Long term discounts
Premium Payment flexibility
Health Check-up Cover
Domiciliary Hospitalization
Modern Treatment Cover

Family Health Optima Policy (Eligibility Criteria)

Entry Age - 18 Years
Max Entry Age - 65 Years
SI - 1 L to 25 L
Waiting Period - 30 Days

Star Cardiac Care Policy

Star Cardiac Care is ideal for those individuals who want to cover the expenses of cardiac & non-cardiac ailments.

Unique Features

Accidents and non-cardiac ailments
Day care procedure
No pre-acceptance Medical test

Star Cardiac Care Policy (Pros)

Flexible Product
Personal Accident Cover
2 Plan Variants
Road Ambulance
Day Care Procedures

Star Cardiac Care Policy (Cons)

10% Co-Payment
PED
Cosmetic Surgery
Obesity Treatment
Change of Gender Treatments

Star Cardiac Care Policy (Other Benefits)

Personal Accident Cover
Heart Transplantation
OPD expenses Cover
Modern Treatment Cover
COVID-19 Cover
Cataract Cover

Star Cardiac Care Policy (Eligibility Criteria)

Entry Age - 10 Years
Max Entry Age - 65 Years
SI - 3 L to 4 L
Waiting Period - 30 Days

Star Super Surplus Policy

The plan offers additional coverage to the policyholder in case their existing coverage is exhausted.

Unique Features

All Daycare procedure
Pre and Post Hospitalization
Organ Donor Expense

Star Super Surplus Policy (Pros)

Flexible Policy
Avail Long Term Discount
7 family cover size options
Lifelong renewal
3 Plan variants

Star Super Surplus Policy (Cons)

Includes Deductibles
Hazardous Activity not covered
HIV/AIDS not covered
Cosmetic Surgery unavailable
Congenital Disease Cover

Star Super Surplus Policy (Other Benefits)

Avail e-opinions
Star Wellness Services
Recharge benefit
Air Ambulance
No pre-policy Medical check-up

Star Super Surplus Policy (Eligibility Criteria)

Entry Age - 18 Years
Max Entry Age - 65 Years
SI - 5 L to 1 Cr
Waiting Period - 30 Days

Star Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) (COVID-19) Insurance Policy

This plan is for individuals who want to protect themselves and their families against the deadliest virus of Covid-19.

Unique Features

No pre-medical Test
Only 16 days of Waiting Period
Low premium amount

Star Cancer Care Gold (Pilot Product)

Covers the risk of spreading/recurrence of first cancer (metastasis) & second cancer (second malignancy)

Unique Features

Pre-hospitalization (30 days)
All daycare procedure
Nursing Expense

Star Special Care Policy

Star Special Care provides coverage to children (3 years to 25 years) who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Unique Features

No Pre-medical test
Nursing Expense
Emergency Ambulance Charges

Star Special Care Policy (Pros)

Modern Treatment Available
Day Care Procedures Available
Ambulance cover
Room rent cover
Shared Accommodation cover

Star Special Care Policy (Cons)

Obesity Treatment Unavailable
Hazardous Activity not covered
HIV/AIDS not covered
Cosmetic Surgery unavailable
Pre-existing Diseases

Star Special Care Policy (Other Benefits)

Treatment of Seizures
Behavioral Therapy Cover
Speech Therapy Cover
Occupational Therapy Cover
Adeno Tonsillectomy

Star Special Care Policy (Eligibility Criteria)

Entry Age - 3 Years
Max Entry Age - 25 Years
SI - 3 L
Waiting Period - 30 Days

Star Diabetes Safe Insurance Policy

Designed specifically for diabetic persons. Hospitalization related to diabetes and non-diabetic problems is covered under this plan.

Unique Features

30 days waiting period
Automatic restoration of Sum Insured
Outpatient Expenses

Corona Kavach Policy

It covers the cost of hospitalization if the policyholder tested positive for COVID-19.

Unique Features

AYUSH Treatments
Home Care Treatment
No pre-medical screening test

Corona Rakshak Policy

This policy offers 100% sum insured to the policyholder if he/she tested positive for COVID-19.

Unique Features

No pre-medical screening test
Sum insured: INR 50K to 2.5Lakhs
Only 15 days Waiting Period

Star Arogya Sanjeevani Policy

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

Room rent up to 5K/day
Modern treatments covered
20% rural discount available

Arogya Sanjeevani Policy (Pros)

Affordable Plan
50% No Claim Bonus
Flexible Policy
Day Care Procedures Covered
Up to 25% of SI for Cataracts

Arogya Sanjeevani Policy (Cons)

5% Co-payment
Obesity Treatment Unavailable
Hazardous Activity not covered
HIV/AIDS not covered
Cosmetic Surgery unavailable

Arogya Sanjeevani Policy (Other Benefits)

Lifelong Renewal
Road Ambulance Cover
Day Care Procedures Covered
AYUSH treatment Cover
Rural Discount

Arogya Sanjeevani Policy (Eligibility Criteria)

Entry Age - 3 Months
Max Entry Age - 65 Years
SI - 1 L to 10 L
Waiting Period - 30 Days

Star Medi Classic Policy (Individual)

A uniquely designed insurance policy that covers organ donor expenses up to sum insured, AYUSH treatments, modern treatments, and many more.

Unique Features

All Daycare procedures
Automatic Restoration
Domiciliary hospitalization

Medi Classic Policy (Individual) (Pros)

Plan Variants Available
Customizable Plan
Hospital-Cash Benefit
5% Family Discount
Organ Donor Cover

Medi Classic Policy (Individual) (Cons)

10% Co-payment
Obesity Treatment Unavailable
Hazardous Activity not covered
HIV/AIDS not covered
Cosmetic Surgery unavailable

Medi Classic Policy (Individual) (Other Benefits)

New Born Baby Cover
100% Super Restoration
Up to 100% No-claim Bonus
Psychiatric coverage
Patient Care Cover

Medi Classic Policy (Individual) (Eligibility Criteria)

Entry Age - 16 Days
Max Entry Age - 65 Years
SI - 1.5 L to 25 L
Waiting Period - 30 Days

Star Health Gain Policy

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

All Daycare procedures
Coverage for Modern Treatment
Outpatient Expense

Star Health Gain Policy (Pros)

Day Care Procedures Covered
Road Ambulance Available
Modern Treatments Available
Outpatient Benefit

Star Health Gain Policy (Cons)

20% Co-payment
Obesity Treatment Unavailable
Hazardous Activity not covered
HIV/AIDS not covered
Cosmetic Surgery unavailable

Star Health Gain Policy (Other Benefits)

Up to 60k Cataract cover
Room Rent Cover
ICU Cover
Wide SI options
Flexible Premiums

Star Health Gain Policy (Eligibility Criteria)

Entry Age - 91 Days
Max Entry Age - 65 Years
SI - 1 L to 5 L
Waiting Period - 30 Days

Star Criticare Plus Policy

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

Modern Treatment Covered
Non-allopathic Treatment
Coverage Medicine and drugs cost

Star Young Star Policy

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

No-claim bonus
Hospital daily cash
Automatic restoration of SI

Star Young Star Policy (Pros)

Mid-term inclusion
10% discount on early purchase
Star Wellness Program
Flexible-Premium Payment
2 Plan variants

Star Young Star Policy (Cons)

PED waiting period
Obesity Treatment Unavailable
Hazardous Activity not covered
HIV/AIDS not covered
Cosmetic Surgery unavailable

Star Young Star Policy (Other Benefits)

Hospital Cash Benefit
Lifelong Renewal
E-opinion
No-claim bonus
Automatic Restoration

Star Young Star Policy (Eligibility Criteria)

Entry Age - 18 Years
Max Entry Age - 40 Years
SI - 3 L to 1 Cr
Waiting Period - 30 Days

Micro Rural and Farmers Care

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

Day care procedures
Modern treatments
Cataract treatment

Micro Rural and Farmers Care (Pros)

Designed for Farmers
Flexible Policy
Day Care Procedures
Flexible Payment Options
PED cover available

Micro Rural and Farmers Care (Cons)

20% co-pay
Obesity Treatment Unavailable
Hazardous Activity not covered
HIV/AIDS not covered
Cosmetic Surgery unavailable

Micro Rural and Farmers Care (Other Benefits)

No Pre-policy medical checkup
Modern Treatments Covered
Lifelong Renewal
Up to 15k Cataract Cover
ICU cover

Micro Rural and Farmers Care (Eligibility Criteria)

Entry Age - 18 Years
Max Entry Age - 65 Years
SI - 1 L - 2 L
Waiting Period - 30 Days

Star Out Patient Care

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

Diagnostics and physiotherapy
Pharmacy
Ophthalmic cover

Star Out Patient Care (Pros)

Cover up to 6 family members
3 Plan variants available
Dental Cover available
Physiotherapy cover
Pharmacy cover

Star Out Patient Care (Cons)

Obesity Treatment Unavailable
Hazardous Activity not covered
HIV/AIDS not covered
Cosmetic Surgery unavailable
Breach of law

Star Out Patient Care (Other Benefits)

Dental Treatments Available
AYUSH Treatments Available
Ophthalmic Treatment
Outpatient Consultation
Renewal Discounts

Star Out Patient Care (Eligibility Criteria)

Entry Age - 18 Years
Max Entry Age - 50 Years
SI - 25k - 1 L
Waiting Period - 30 Days

Star Accident Care Policy

An accidental coverage policy for individuals and families and comes with high sum insured. The policy gives cumulative bonus and multiple discounts.

Unique Features

Educational grant
Vehicle/Residence modification
Imported medicines

Star Health Insurance Network Hospital List

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.

Delhi

Mumbai

Bengaluru

Chennai

Kolkata

Hyderabad

Pune

Ahmedabad

Jaipur

Lucknow

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Star Health Insurance Cancer Plan: FAQs

1. What are the eligibility criteria for star health insurance cancer coverage?

The Star Health Insurance cancer Cover eligibility criteria are as follows 18 to 65 years and dependent children can be covered starting at the age of 5 months.

2. What is the sum insured for star health insurance cancer coverage?

The star health insurance cancer cover offers a high sum insured ranging from INR 5 lac to 25 lac.

3. What is a wellness benefit under Star Health Insurance Cancer Coverage?

The wellness points earned by the Insured individual under the wellness program, can be utilized to get a discount in the premiums.

4. What is the policy term for Star Health Insurance Cancer Coverage?

Policy Term for Star Health Insurance Cancer Coverage is available for 1/2/3 years.

5. How many critical illnesses are offered under Star Health Insurance Cancer Coverage?

There are 37 critical illnesses covered under Star Health Insurance Cancer Coverage.

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Star Health Insurance for Cancer

Star Health Cancer Plans Eligibility Criteria

Entry Age

Adult Entry Age

Plan Type

Policy Term

Sum Insured

Initial Waiting Period*

Star Health Cancer Plans

Star Cancer Care Platinum Insurance Policy

Star Critical Illness Multipay Policy

Key Benefits of star health cancer policy

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Star Health Cancer Policy Inclusions

Star Health Cancer Policy Exclusions

Explore Star Health Insurance

Explore Other Star Health Insurance Plans

Star Women Care Plan(Pros)

Star Women Care Plan (Cons)

Star Women Care Plan (Other Benefits)

Star Women Care Plan (Eligibility Criteria)

Senior Citizens Red Carpet Policy (Pros)

Senior Citizens Red Carpet Policy (Cons)

Senior Citizens Red Carpet Policy (Other Benefits)

Senior Citizens Red Carpet Policy (Eligibility Criteria)

Star Comprehensive Plan (Pros)

Star Comprehensive Plan (Cons)

Star Comprehensive Plan (Other Benefits)

Star Comprehensive Plan (Eligibility Criteria)

Family Health Optima Policy (Pros)

Family Health Optima Policy (Cons)

Family Health Optima Policy (Other Benefits)

Family Health Optima Policy (Eligibility Criteria)

Star Cardiac Care Policy (Pros)

Star Cardiac Care Policy (Cons)

Star Cardiac Care Policy (Other Benefits)

Star Cardiac Care Policy (Eligibility Criteria)

Star Super Surplus Policy (Pros)

Star Super Surplus Policy (Cons)

Star Super Surplus Policy (Other Benefits)

Star Super Surplus Policy (Eligibility Criteria)

Star Cancer Care Gold (Pilot Product)

Star Special Care Policy (Pros)

Star Special Care Policy (Cons)

Star Special Care Policy (Other Benefits)

Star Special Care Policy (Eligibility Criteria)

Star Diabetes Safe Insurance Policy

Corona Kavach Policy

Corona Rakshak Policy

Arogya Sanjeevani Policy (Pros)

Arogya Sanjeevani Policy (Cons)

Arogya Sanjeevani Policy (Other Benefits)

Arogya Sanjeevani Policy (Eligibility Criteria)

Medi Classic Policy (Individual) (Pros)

Medi Classic Policy (Individual) (Cons)

Medi Classic Policy (Individual) (Other Benefits)

Medi Classic Policy (Individual) (Eligibility Criteria)

Star Health Gain Policy (Pros)

Star Health Gain Policy (Cons)

Star Health Gain Policy (Other Benefits)

Star Health Gain Policy (Eligibility Criteria)

Star Young Star Policy (Pros)

Star Young Star Policy (Cons)

Star Young Star Policy (Other Benefits)

Star Young Star Policy (Eligibility Criteria)

Micro Rural and Farmers Care (Pros)

Micro Rural and Farmers Care (Cons)

Micro Rural and Farmers Care (Other Benefits)

Micro Rural and Farmers Care (Eligibility Criteria)

Star Out Patient Care (Pros)

Star Out Patient Care (Cons)

Star Out Patient Care (Other Benefits)

Star Out Patient Care (Eligibility Criteria)

Star Health Insurance Network Hospital List

Delhi

Mumbai

Bengaluru

Chennai