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Ditto health insurance comparison

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Ditto’s health insurance comparison focuses on parameters that matter for claim experience, not just premium.

Key parameters

FactorWhy it matters
Sum insuredTotal cover for treatment
Room rent limit / co-payCap on hospital room cost
Pre-existing disease (PED) waiting periodTypically 2-4 years
Co-pay percentageWhat you must pay
Cap on specific diseasesSome policies cap cancer / cardiac
Network hospitalsCashless availability
Claim settlement ratioInsurer payout track record
Restoration benefitCover restored after first claim
OPD coverageOutpatient included?

Common Ditto recommendations

  • Family floater for couples / family: More cost-effective than individual.
  • Sum insured at least Rs 10-25 lakh in metros given medical inflation.
  • No room rent capping: Avoid policies that cap below typical hospital rates.
  • PED wait period: Shorter is better.
  • Restoration benefit: Activates if you exhaust the cover.

Common pitfalls Ditto warns about

  • Buying very low sum insured (Rs 3-5 lakh insufficient in metros).
  • Skipping critical illness rider.
  • Choosing based on premium only.
  • Not declaring pre-existing conditions (leads to claim denial).

Tax

Premium up to Rs 25,000 (Rs 50,000 if senior citizen) qualifies for Section 80D deduction.

For complex medical history, consult Ditto’s advisors before buying.

See also

External references

References

  1. IRDAI Health Insurance Regulations.
  2. Income Tax Act 1961, Section 80D.
  3. Ditto Insurance, Health insurance comparison, joinditto.in.

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