21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Unlimited health cover is helpful, but ensure your plan has these features
A cumulative bonus rider can increase the sum insured without an increase in premium
Himali Patel
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Future Generali India Insurance has launched 'Health Unlimited', an insurance plan that offers unlimited coverage once in a lifetime. ICICI Lombard had earlier introduced a similar offering — Elevate (with the Infinite Care add-on). While this benefit is significant, policyholders should ensure their plan includes additional features that can help them cope with steep medical inflation.
Buy adequate sum insured
Families living in metro cities should opt for a higher sum insured. 'Health care costs in India are rising sharply, driven by an annual medical inflation rate of 14 per cent. Moreover, the cost of advanced treatments is also high