Care (Formerly Religare) vs HDFC ERGO Health

Compare Care (Formerly Religare) vs HDFC ERGO

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Health Suraksha
Gold Smart
Platinum Smart
In-patient Treatment
Covered Covered Covered Covered Covered
Room Rent
Single private room with AC
3 & 4 Lakhs: 1% of sum insured per day
5 to 10 Lakhs: Single private room
15 to 75 Lakhs: Single private room,upgradable to next level
At actual Capping on room rent Up to 2% of the sum insured subject to maximum of Rs.5,000/day.
ICU Charges
Covered
3 & 4 Lakhs: 2% of sum insured per day
5 to 75 Lakhs: No limit
At actuals Covered Up to 5% of sum insured subject to maximum of Rs.10,000/day.
Pre-hospitalization
30 days before the date of admission to the hospital Up to 30 days 60 days before the date of admission to the hospital 60 days before the date of admission to the hospital 30 days before the date of admission to the hospital
Post-hospitalization
60 days after discharge from the hospital Up to 60 days 180 days after discharge from the hospital 180 days after discharge from the hospital 60 days after discharge from the hospital
Day care Procedures
Covered Covers more than 540 day care treatments Covered Covered Covered
Domiciliary Treatment
Not covered Up to 10% of sum insured Covered Covered Covered
Emergency Ambulance
Up to a limit of Rs.1,000 per claim
3 & 4 Lakhs: Rs.1,500 per hospitalisation
5 to 10 Lakhs: Rs.2,000 per hospitalisation
15 to 40 Lakhs: Rs.2,500 per hospitalisation
50 to 75 Lakhs: Rs.3,000 per hospitalisation
Silver Smart: Rs.2,000;
Gold Smart: Rs.3,500;
Platinum Smart: Sum insured 20 to 50 lakhs: Rs.3,500;
Sum insured 50 & 75 lakhs: Rs.15,000
Covered Maximum of Rs. 2,000/hospitalisation
Dental Treatment
Not covered Not covered Not covered Not covered Dental treatment, necessitated due to disease or injury
Bariatric Surgery
Not covered Not covered Not covered Not covered Not covered
Ayush Benefit
Not covered Covers Non Allopathic treatment like Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani & Sidha Covered Covered
Expenses incurred for inpatient care treatment under Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy.
Maternity Benefits
3 Lakhs: Up to Rs.35,000
5 Lakhs: Up to Rs.50,000 (Waiting period: 9 months)
3 & 4 Lakhs: Not covered
5 to 10 Lakhs: Not covered
15 to 40 Lakhs: Not covered
50 to 75 Lakhs: Covered
(Waiting period: 24 months)
Covered
(Waiting period: 3 years)
Not covered Not covered
New Born baby cover
3 lakhs: Up to Rs 30,000
5 lakhs: Up to Rs 50,000
Not covered Up to parent care sum insured(Optional) Not covered Not covered
Organ Donor Expenses
Not covered
Covered
Covered Covered Not covered
Vaccination (In case of post bite treatment)
Not covered Covered Not covered Not covered Not covered
Health Check-up
Not covered Covered Covered
1% of sum insured after every 4 consecutive and continuous claim free years with us (Subject to a maximum up to Rs.5,000)
Not covered
Hospital daily allowance
Not covered Fixed lump sum amount for each completed day of hospitalisation payable for a maximum of 5 consecutive days Covered up to sum insured Covered up to sum insured Not covered
Co-pay
20% co-pay above 60 years 20% co-pay above 60 years
Silver Smart: No co-pay for all treatment, Optional Co pay available between 10%/20%;
Gold Smart: No co-pay for all treatment, Optional Co pay available between 15%/25%;
Platinum Smart: No co-pay for all treatment, Optional Co pay available between 15%/25%
NIL / co-pay applicable up to 20% for treatment in higher class cities 5% co-pay on all claims
Pre-existing diseases coverage
Covered after 4 years of continuous coverage. Covered after 4 years of continuous coverage. Pre-existing diseases covered after 3 years of continuous coverage. Pre-existing diseases covered after 4 years of continuous coverage. Pre-existing diseases covered after 4 years of continuous coverage.
Restore Benefit
Not covered
Recharge up to 100% of Base sum insured per year
Sum Insured Rebound up to 100% of sum insured per year Not covered Not covered
General waiting period
30 days 30 days 30 days 30 days 30 days
Renewal Benefit / Cumulative Bonus
Covered
10% for every claim free year up to 50% of sum insured
Silver Smart & Gold Smart: 10% on base sum insured for every claim free year and up to 100%;
Platinum Smart: 25% on base sum insured for every claim free year and up to 200%.
5% on base sum insured for every claim free year and up to 50% 5% on base sum insured for every claim free year and up to 50%
Emergency Air Ambulance
Not covered
Covered(Optional)
Silver Smart: Not covered;
Gold Smart: Up to 2 lakhs;
Platinum Smart: Up to 5 lakhs.
Not covered Not covered
Available sum insured options
3 & 5 Lakhs 3 to 75 Lakhs
Silver Smart: 3 to 5 Lakhs;
Gold Smart: 7.5 to 15 Lakhs;
Platinum Smart: 20 to 75 Lakhs
3 to 50 Lakhs 1 to 5 Lakhs
Policy can be purchased for
1/2/3 years 1/2/3 years 1/2/3 Years 1/2/3 Years 1 Year
Eligibility criteria
Adults from 18 to 65 years (dependents 91 days to 17 years) 5 years onwards, Dependent children between 91 days to 5 years can be covered only if both parents are covered under the policy Adults from 18 Years to lifetime entry (dependents 91 days to 25 years) Adults from 18 Years to lifetime entry (dependents 91 days to 25 years) Adults from 18 to 65 years (dependents 91 days to 25 years).If the child above 18 years of age is financially independent, he or she shall be ineligible for coverage in the subsequent renewals
Renewability
Renewal for whole life Renewal for whole life Renewal for whole life Renewal for whole life Renewal for whole life
Daily Cash for Accompanying an Insured Child
Not covered Not covered Covered up to sum insured Covered up to sum insured Not covered
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Portablity (At the time of renewal)
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Tax Benefits Limit
Income tax benefit under section 80D Income tax benefit under section 80D Income tax benefit under section 80D Income tax benefit under section 80D Income tax benefit under section 80D
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Care(formerly Religare) HDFC ERGO
Claims Settlement Ratio ** 95.2 % 85.97%
Number of Lives Covered * 1,07,13,000 96.05,000
Network Hospitals 16,500 + 10,000 +
  • * As per IRDAI report for 2018-19
  • ** As per NL25 data published on the Insurance Company website
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