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Hospital Cash Benefit
Hospital Cash Benefit provides a fixed daily payout during hospitalisation with extra financial support when you need it most. Whether it’s to manage out-of-pocket expenses or loss of income, this benefit adds a cushion of comfort to your recovery. Available as part of your base plan or an optional add-on, it’s a small step towards big peace of mind.
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How does Our Claim Process work?
Get to know the steps involved in the claim Process, Whether it is a planned or emergency hospitalisation. Filling a claim is made easy by choosing any of the following ways:

Hospital Admission:
Get admitted to a Niva Bupa network hospital.
Identification:
Present your Niva Bupa Health Card or policy number along with valid ID (Passport/PAN card/Voter’s ID) to the hospital staff.
Pre-authorisation:
The hospital will verify your details and submit a pre-authorisation request to Niva Bupa.
Niva Bupa Confirmation:
After verification, Niva Bupa will confirm coverage to the hospital via fax and email, and notify you by text and email, typically within 30 minutes of the request.
Final Settlement:
Upon completion of treatment and necessary formalities, the hospital will settle the claim with Niva Bupa according to your policy terms.
What is Hospital Cash Benefit?
Hospital cash benefit is a daily lump sum amount the insured can get in case of hospitalization. It is either a part of the base plan or can be purchased as a rider or an option.
In most cases, the hospital cash benefit is only applicable if the insured has been hospitalized for a minimum of 48 hours. The hospital cash benefit is provided for every 24 hours completed during the time of hospitalization for 30-45 days in total under a policy year.
This amount can be used to cover additional expenses during hospitalization, such as , transportation, hiring a caregiver, etc., or to compensate for the loss of income during this time.
What is Covered and Not Covered under Hospital Cash Benefit?
A hospital cash benefit is generally used to pay for additional costs incurred during hospitalization for upto 30-45 days, depending on plan and insurance provider. In case of hospitalization in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit), the cash benefit provided is twice as much as the applicable daily cash benefit for up to 7 days.
Typically, a health insurance plan will pay for expenses such as:
Inpatient hospitalization
Pre and post-hospitalization care
Daycare procedures
Cost of ambulance service
COVID-19-related treatment
You can use a hospital cash benefit to take care of hospitalization expenses over and above what is covered under your health insurance plan.
Types of Health Insurance Plans in India
The below-mentioned features ensure that health insurance policies provide comprehensive coverage for various medical needs while considering factors like waiting periods, co-payments, and additional riders.
Individual Health Insurance Plans
An Individual Health Insurance Plan is a type of insurance policy created to provide financial coverage for medical expenses incurred by a single person.
Note: The sum assured of the policy is directly dependent on the age, health and income level of the insured individual.
Family Floater Health Insurance Plans
A Family Floater Health Insurance Plan is an extensive insurance policy designed to provide medical coverage for an entire family under a single sum insured.
Note: Keep in mind that the premium of a family floater policy is heavily dependent on the age of the oldest family member covered under the plan.
Senior Citizen Health Insurance Plans
A Senior Citizen Health Insurance Plan is a customisable or personalised medical plan to provide support and care for seniors in their golden years.
Note: Anyone above the age of 65 can opt for such a cover.
Benefits of Hospital Cash Benefit
There can be many benefits of a hospital cash insurance plan. Some of these are:
A fixed amount is reimbursed even if the actual daily expense is lesser than that
You can use this amount to meet hospitalization expenses not covered under your health insurance plan
Features of Hospital Cash Benefit
The features of a hospital cash benefit depends from policy to policy. Typically, a hospital cash benefit can have features such as:
A daily amount is disbursed as a lumpsum to pay for additional hospitalization expenses and is paid for up to 30-45 days depending on plan/insurer
The disbursed amount doubles in case of ICU admissions and is paid for up to 7 days as per plan/policy
The policy is only applicable when the insurer is hospitalized for minimum of 48 hours
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