Specialized Critical Illness Cover – Financial Protection Against 50+ Major Diseases

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🛡️ What is Specialized Critical Illness Cover?

Unlike regular health insurance, these plans provide a lump-sum payout upon diagnosis of specified critical conditions, giving you financial flexibility for:

• Advanced treatments

• Income replacement

• Lifestyle adjustments

• Alternative therapies

✅ Key Features

• One-time payout (₹5L-1Cr) regardless of actual expenses

• Covers 50+ conditions beyond standard policies

• No hospitalization required for claim

• Survival period options (0-90 days)

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📌 Covered Conditions Breakdown

(Complete list available in policy documents)

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💰 How Payouts Work (Real Example)

Case: 45-year old diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer

• Sum Insured: ₹25L

• Treatment Cost: ₹18L

• Payout Received: ₹25L (full sum)

• Usage:

  • ₹18L for treatment

  • ₹7L for income loss & recovery

(Unlike regular insurance where only bills are reimbursed)

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📊 Plan Comparison: Standard vs Specialized

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💡 5 Reasons to Add Specialized Cover

1️⃣ Fill Critical Coverage Gaps

• Covers experimental treatments

• Includes non-hospital expenses

2️⃣ Financial Cushion

• Replace lost income during recovery

• Pay for home modifications

3️⃣ Faster Claim Settlement

• No bill submissions

• Average 7-day processing

4️⃣ Worldwide Coverage

• Treatment anywhere globally

• Some plans cover medical tourism

5️⃣ Psychological Security

• No compromise on treatment quality

• Focus solely on recovery

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⚠️ 3 Common Exceptions to Check

1. Pre-existing conditions (3-4 year waiting)

2. Early-stage cancers (DCIS often excluded)

3. HIV-related illnesses (Check fine print)

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❓ Critical Illness Cover FAQs

Q: Can I claim if diagnosed abroad?

✅ Yes – With proper medical documentation

Q: Is the payout taxable?

✔ No – Under Section 10(10D)

Q: Can I buy multiple policies?

🔄 Yes – All payouts are independent

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