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+
Claims are requests from the policyholders to the insurance provider to provide the compensation against the medical expenses incurred during the treatment. Any medical situation can be overwhelming and having a reliable claim process during these circumstances is crucial as this will ensure that you get financial support on time. Star Health Insurance takes pride in offering a streamlined process from filing a claim to settling it. The company has an in-house team, which manages Star Health Insurance Claim Process; works tirelessly to ensure prompt service. Let's examine how to claim medical bills in Star Health Insurance.
Based on the mode of settlement and the type of hospital where there insured seeks medical treatment, Star Health Claim Process is divided into two types they are:
The process of claims involves three-steps, informing the company, submitting the documents and verification of the document. Here are the steps that are followed for cashless claims:
Step 1: Inform The Company
At the time of hospitalization, contact the insurance desk of the network hospital and show your 'Star Health Card'. Intimation can be given either by calling on Star Health Insurance Toll-Free Number 1800 425 2255/ 1800 102 4477 or by emailing support@starhealth.in
OR
Intimation Through Website
The policyholder must inform the company 48 hours before in case of planned hospitalization and for emergencies inform the hospital 24 hours after the hospitalisation.
Points to Consider:
Step 2: Document Submission
At the time of discharge, collect all the documents from the hospital. At this stage of claim processing, the company will ask for valid documents related to hospitalization. The policyholder has to submit all the documents along with the pre-authorization form. The policyholder can submit the document to the TPA or can upload them on the official website of the company.
TPA will verify all the details on his level and then forward the claim request to the company.
Step 3: Verification
Star Health Insurance Company has a dedicated team to review the claim requests and documents related to the claim. On successful verification, the company will notify the policyholder through text message and email.
Note: If required the company can depute a field doctor, to visit the hospital, to conduct a thorough verification.
Step 4: Claim Settlement
Finally, the company will settle the claim with the customer by transferring the compensation amount, to the policyholder's bank account.
It refers to the process where the insured pays for the medical expenses out of his pocket and later seeks compensation from the insurance company. Here are the steps involved in Star Health Insurance Reimbursement Process:
Step 1: Claim Intimation
After you get discharged from any of the non-network hospitals, inform your insurance provider within the next 15 days about your hospitalization. You can inform the company via call on the number 1800 425 2255 / 1800 102 4477. After the intimation, the company will provide you with a ‘Claim Number’ which will be asked for later when you will fill the claim filing form at the time of document submission. For informing the company through website, go through the following points:
Step 2: Document Submission
At the time of discharge, pay for the medical treatment and collect all the documents.
Step 3: Verification
Star Health Insurance will verify the documents and if necessary, the company can ask the policyholders for additional details. Once the documents are satisfactory, the company will inform the policyholder via email or on their registered mobile number.
Step 4: Claim Settlement
After going through all these processes, the company will finally settle the claim. The amount of the medical compensation will be sent to the policyholder's bank account.
The policyholder can submit their documents online through the official website of Star Health Insurance Company: Here are the steps to upload the document:
The list of documents is as follows:
Cashless Claims | Reimbursement Claims |
Health Card | Copy Of Health Card |
Doctor's Consultation Papers | Duly Filled Claim Form |
Discharge Summary | Pre-admission Investigation and Doctor's Consultation Papers |
Investigation Reports | Discharge Summary |
Pharmacy Invoices | Pharmacy Invoices |
Medico Legal Certficate (MLC) | Case Receipt From Hospital, Chemist |
KYC Documents | Copy KYC Documents |
FIR (If required) | Investigation Reports(ex- Xrays, Scans,blood report) |
Star Health Insurance, provides a seamless and user-friendly claim process that demonstrates its commitment to customer satisfaction. The company has designed an online line and offline line process to settle the claim. Whether cashless or reimbursement, the company ensures that the policyholder can access their compensation easily. With a trained and dedicated in-house team, Star Health Insurance offers prompt verification and easy claim settlement, making the company a reliable health insurance partner. This is why Star Health Insurance has a tagline Happy Insured!
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.
With a wide range of Health Plans, Star Health Insurance company ensures to cater to every healthcare need of its customers. At present, the company offers more than 20 health plans that are designed to fulfill each and every medical need of the policyholder.
A special plan designed for women, wherein women can avail multifold benefits along with the coverage to the whole family.
Unique Features
The plan is specially designed for those individuals who are willing to secure their old-age medical needs after their retirement.
Unique Features
This policy is designed to provide complete protection against all health care eventualities to you and your family.
Unique Features
The plan is ideal for the families who want to get covered under single sum insured.
Unique Features
Star Cardiac Care is ideal for those individuals who want to cover the expenses of cardiac & non-cardiac ailments.
Unique Features
The plan offers additional coverage to the policyholder in case their existing coverage is exhausted.
Unique Features
This plan is for individuals who want to protect themselves and their families against the deadliest virus of Covid-19.
Unique Features
Covers the risk of spreading/recurrence of first cancer (metastasis) & second cancer (second malignancy)
Unique Features
Star Special Care provides coverage to children (3 years to 25 years) who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Unique Features
Designed specifically for diabetic persons. Hospitalization related to diabetes and non-diabetic problems is covered under this plan.
Unique Features
It covers the cost of hospitalization if the policyholder tested positive for COVID-19.
Unique Features
This policy offers 100% sum insured to the policyholder if he/she tested positive for COVID-19.
Unique Features
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
A uniquely designed insurance policy that covers organ donor expenses up to sum insured, AYUSH treatments, modern treatments, and many more.
Unique Features
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
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
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
Hospital evaluation criteria are:10 beds in towns where the population is less than 10,00,000 and a minimum of 15 beds in other cities.
We can download the claim form from the official website of the company, under the 'Claims' section.
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