Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Ltd (Chola MS) is a joint venture between the Murugappa Group, an Indian conglomerate, and the Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group (MSIG), a Japanese assurance company. Headquartered in Chennai, offering products like Motor Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel Insurance, Personal Accident & Home Insurance.
Cholamandalam Health Insurance at a Glance
Total members covered
Coverage for a maximum of 5 family members with up to 2 adults and 3 children
Pre and Post Hospitalization cover
Medical expenses covered for 60 days before your hospitalization and 90 days for post hospitalization for related medical expenses
Health Check-ups
Free Health Check up for 2 claim-free years
Critical Factors of the Plan
Co-Pay
No Co-pay
Life long renewable
Plans are lifelong renewable and covers you for your entire lifetime.
Pre-existing Diseases
pre-existing condition until 48 months of continuous coverage from first policy start date
Room Rent
SI Rs. 3/4/5 lakh ? AC room up to 3000 /day
Additional Features of Cholamandalam Health Insurance
You'll receive a daily cash amount for each continuous and completed period of 24 hours during hospitalization irrespective of whatever you spend
Cashless hospitalization at over 2,600 hospitals
Chola MS General Insurance Highlights Updated on 19 Aug 2017
| Features | Specifications |
| Network Hospitals | 2600+ |
| Waiting Period for Pre-existing Disease | 4 years |
| Incurred Claims Ratio | 44.56% |
| Number of Policies Issued | 78107 |
| Grievances Solved | 99.56% |
| Renewability | Lifetime |
*For Year 2015-2016
Overview
Chola MS General Insurance Co. Ltd. was formed a decade ago on its core philosophies of Trust, Transparency and Technology.
Headquartered in Chennai, it has grown to be a general insurer of choice by ensuring customer-satisfaction through innovation and operational effectiveness. The company has an extensive branch-network of about 90 centres all over India. It reaches its customers primarily through its 7,000-strong agent network, duly supported by alternate distribution channels viz. bancassurance partners, tie-ups with auto majors and other strategic partnerships.
Chola MS General Insurance has a number of product lines catering to retail customers including Auto, Travel, Home and Personal Insurance, to name a few, alongwith business protection solutions for commercial clients.
Chola MS, being one of the leading health insurance providers in India, offers a number of health insurance plans. The health insurance plans offered by Cholamandalam MS come with a lot of attractive features and benefits, and provide comprehensive health insurance coverage at affordable rates.
Key features of Cholamandalam MS Health Plans:
Listed below are main features of health insurance plans from Chola MS:
- A select number of Chola MS Health plans provide double coverage for accidents and critical illnesses.
- They also provide for domiciliary hospitalization and you can enjoy lifetime coverage with these plans.
- Enjoy cashless hospitalization at over 4300 hospitals across the country.
- Select health plans provide cover for 20 major critical illnesses.
- Get paid for the cost involved in room rent on selected health plans.
- Lifetime renewal facility is available.
- Get tax benefit under section 80 (D) of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961.
- 24x7 claim assistance service.
- These plans also provide cover for over 140 Day-care procedures.
- Pre and post hospitalization expenses are covered by most of the health plans offered by Chola MS.
- Enjoy easy claim settlement procedure.
Why choose Health Insurance Plans from Chola MS:
There are number of reasons why you choose Chola MS Health Plans. These plans offer a host of attractive benefits which include:
- You can enjoy cashes hospitalization in 4300 hospitals plus hospitals in India.
- Chola MS Health would pay for your pre and post hospitalization expenses up to up to 30 days prior to hospitalization and up to 60 days after discharge.
- Select Chola MS Health plans also include ambulance service within its cover and they will pay for your ambulance charges.
- You may enjoy special benefits when you renew your health insurance policy, provided you have made no claim on your health insurance cover in the previous year. You can also enjoy free medical check-up for not making no claims.
- Under section 80D of the Income Tax Act, 1961, you may get tax benefits on the premiums paid for your health insurance policy.
- You can opt for voluntary deductibles and reduce your premium amount mentioned in the policy. Co-pay facility is available in select health insurance plans.
- Nearly 20 critical illnesses are covered under this policy.
- You can easily purchase these plans online without facing the trouble of manually contacting your health insurance provider.
As part of its health insurance line, Chola MS offers the following plans, each devised to meet the specific needs of its diverse customer-base.
- Chola Healthline
- Chola Swasth Parivar
- Tax Plus Healthline
- Family Healthline
- Individual Healthline
- Top-Up Heal
- Critical Healthline
- Hospital Cash
- Individual Health
- Family Health
Key details of each of the plans are elucidated and tabulated below:
Chola Healthline
- Value Healthline
- Freedom Healthline
- Enrich Healthline
Chola Swasth Parivar
- Pearl
- Royale
Tax Plus Healthline
Family Healthline
- Standard
- Superior
- Advanced
Individual Healthline
Top-Up Healthline
Critical Healthline
Hospital Cash
Individual Health
Family Health
This policy comes with three sub-plans viz.
They are similar in terms of features but differ in terms of coverage amounts/sub-limits.
| Entry Age | 18 yrs. to 65 yrs. |
| Policy Period | 1, 2 or 3 yrs. |
| Renewability | Lifetime |
| Medical Screening | Required; Costs reimbursed up to 50% (Value or Freedom Plans) and 100% (Enrich Plan) on qualification |
| Basis | Individual or Floater (Family includes self, spouse, dependent children/parents/parents-in-law/siblings) |
| Sum Assured | - Value Healthline: Rs.2 lakhs - Freedom Healthline: Rs.3, 5 or 7.5 lakhs - Enrich Healthline: Rs.3, 5, 7.5 or 10 lakhs No-claim Bonus: Enhancement of chosen sum assured on renewal for every claim-free year awarded in the following way - Value Healthline: 5% (max. 25%) - Freedom Healthline: 5% (max. 50%) - Enrich Healthline: 50% (max.100%) |
| Premium | - Value Healthline: Rs.1,957 to Rs.24,919 - Freedom Healthline: Rs.3,801 to Rs.72,916 - Enrich Healthline: Rs.5,265 to Rs.90,212 Premiums depend on the chosen sum assured, age of insured members, policy tenure, basis of chosen plan and number of members covered. (Floater plans - premium based on age of the oldest member) |
| Discounts | 6% for a 2 yr. tenure; 12% for a 3 yr. tenure |
| Co-payment | 10% - Only on the Value Healthline Plan for members over 55 yrs. |
| Coverage | The following expenses are met within the chosen sum assured: - Inpatient hospitalisation expenses: Room charges: For coverage option of Rs.2 lakhs: Max.Rs.3,000; other coverage options: Actuals of single A/C room - 141 day care procedures - Pre/Post-hospitalisation expenses: Up to 30/60 days respectively (Value Plan) and Up to 60/90 days respectively (Freedom or Enrich Plans) - Domiciliary Hospitalisation expenses: Up to 7 days - AYUSH treatment - Organ donor hospitalisation expenses - Ambulance costs: Rs.1,000 (Value Plan) and Rs.2,000 (Freedom or Enrich Plans) - Health-check costs: On completion of 3 / 2 claim-free year (Freedom/Enrich plans respectively) - Pre-existing diseases: After a 4-yr. waiting period |
| Add-on Covers | Available on the Enrich Healthline Plan: - Cash Allowance: Rs.500 per day (max.7 days) per hospitalisation ( of a child) - Convalescence Benefit: Rs.10,000 for hospitalisation beyond 10 days - Critical Illness/Accident Cover: 2 times the chosen sum assured |
This policy features two sub-plans viz.
| Basis | Family floater |
| Sum Assured | Rs.3, 4 or 5 lakhs |
| Premiums | Rs.5,005 to Rs.10,351 |
| Co-payment | 15% compulsory; 10% voluntary (at non-network hospitals) |
| Coverage | - Inpatient hospitalisation expenses: Room charges: 1% of chosen sum assured ICU: 1.5% of chosen sum assured (per day) - Costs of treating medical professionals, consumables etc. required for treatment - 141 day care procedures - Pre/Post-hospitalisation expenses: Up to 30/60 days respectively - Day care treatment: At network hospitals only - Pre-existing diseases: After a waiting period of 4 yrs. |
| Add-on Covers | Personal Accident Cover: Death and Total Permanent Disablement: Rs.7.5 to 10 lakhs (self) and Rs.3.75 to Rs.5 lakhs (spouse); Rs.1.5 to Rs.2 lakhs (per child) Partial Permanent Disablement: Rs.3.75 to Rs.5 lakhs (self) and Rs.1.87 to Rs.2.5 lakhs (spouse); Rs.75,000 to Rs.1 lakh (per child) |
| Entry Age | 18 yrs. to 65 yrs.; 3 months for children |
| Medical Screening | Required for entrants above 55 yrs. |
| Sum Assured | Rs.1 to 5 lakhs in increments of Rs.1 lakh No-claim Bonus: 5% enhancement in chosen sum assured for every claim-free year, max.50% |
| Coverage | - Inpatient hospitalisation expenses: Room charges: 1% of the chosen sum assured (per day) ICU charges: 2% of the chosen sum assured (per day) - Pre-hospitalisation expenses: Up to 60 days (max. 5% of actuals) - Post-hospitalisation expenses: Up to 90 days (max.Rs.50,000) - Ambulance costs: Rs.3,000 per hospital stay - Cataract: 7.5% of chosen sum assured (max. 20,000) per eye - Hernia: 10% of chosen sum assured (max. 30,000) - Fistula/Piles: 10% of chosen sum assured (max.30,000) - Sinusitis: 10% of chosen sum assured (max.30,000) - Tonsillitis / Adenoids: 15% of chosen sum assured (max.40,000) - Knee/Joint Replacement Procedures: 50% co-payment - Outpatient cover - Pre/Post-Natal Expenses - Pre-existing diseases: After a 4-yr. waiting period - Dental - Treatment under branches of Indian medicine (not naturopathy) - Prescribed glasses, contact lenses, hearing-aids, prosthetics etc. |
This policy comprises the following plans:
Basic features are common to all plans but the amount and depth of coverage varies along with the premiums payable.
| Entry Age | 18 yrs. to 65 yrs. 3 months for children |
| Medical Screening | Required for entrants above 55 yrs. |
| Basis | Family Floater (Family includes self, spouse, dependent children) |
| Sum Assured | - Standard: Rs.2 to 5 lakhs in increments of Rs.1 lakh - Superior: Rs.4 to 10 lakhs in increments of Rs.2 lakhs - Advanced: Rs.6 to 12 lakhs in increments of Rs.2 lakhs; Rs.15 lakhs No-claim Bonus: 5% enhancement of chosen sum assured for every claim-free year |
| Premium | - Standard: Rs.5,845 to Rs.1,42,297 - Superior: Rs.10,516 to Rs.2,47,593 - Advance: Rs.18,707 to Rs.3,50,661 Depends on age of insured (based on oldest member), chosen sum assured, chosen plan and family size i.e. up to two adults and 3 kids |
| Co-Payment / Discounts | 10% discount on premiums, if 10% co-payment is opted for |
| Coverage | - Inpatient hospitalisation expenses: Room charges (per day): Up to Rs.3,000 (Standard), Up to Rs.3,000 for Rs.4 lakh cover or 1% of the chosen sum assured for Rs.6, 8 or 10 lakhs cover (Superior) or 1% of the sum assured (Advanced) - Daily Cash Allowance: Rs.250 (Standard) and Rs.500 (Superior and Advanced); per day, up to 7 days, deductible of 1 day - Accompanying a child: Rs.250 (Superior and Advanced); per day, up to 7/14 days respectively, deductible of 1 day - Health-check costs including eye-checks: 0.5% or 0.75% or 1% of the chosen sum assured (Standard or Superior or Advanced respectively), once after 2 claim-free years - Ambulance costs: Rs.1,000 or Rs.2,000 or Rs.3,000 (Superior and Advanced, respectively), once a policy year, per insured member - Domiciliary hospitalisation: 15% or 25% of the chosen sum assured, max. Rs.75,000 or Rs.1 lakh (Superior and Advanced, respectively) - Maternity Expenses: After a 5-yr. waiting period, Rs.15,000 or Rs.25,000 (Superior and Advanced, respectively) - 141 day care procedures - Specific Ayurvedic treatment: Up to 7.5% of the chosen sum assured, 20% co-payment - Dental: After a 3-yr. waiting period, 1% of the chosen sum assured, max. Rs.5,000, 30% co-payment - External Aids: 1% of the chosen sum assured, max. Rs.5,000, every 2nd year, 30% co-payment - Cataract (per eye): 7.5% of the chosen sum assured, max.Rs.20,000 - Hernia: 10% of the chosen sum assured, max. Rs.30,000 - Fistula/Piles: 10% of the chosen sum assured, max. Rs.30,000 - Sinusitis: 10% of the chosen sum assured, max. Rs.30,000 - Tonsillitis: 15% of the chosen sum assured, max. Rs40,000 (Cataract to Tonsillitis: covered under the Standard Plan within limits mentioned above; Cataract only covered under the Superior Plan;Cataract to Tonsillitis: covered under the Advanced Plan on basis of actuals) |
| Benefits | Chola MS Wellness Service: Rs.350 or Rs.500 per person (SMS reminders) |
Suited for protection of an individual, it provides three coverage options under plans titled Standard, Superior and Advanced. The sub-limits applicable to the various expenses depend on the plan chosen by the proposer and the coverage option therein.
| Entry Age | 18 yrs. to 65 yrs.; 3 months for children |
| Renewability | Required above the age of 55 yrs. |
| Medical Screening | Required above the age of 55 yrs. |
| Sum Assured | - Standard: Rs.1 to 5 lakhs in increments of Rs.1 lakh - Superior: Rs.3.5 to 5.5 lakhs in increments of Rs.1 lakh - Advanced: Rs. 4.5, 5.5, 7.5 or 10 lakhs No-claim Bonus: 5% increase in sum assured, every claim-free year |
| Premiums | - Standard: Rs.2,619 to Rs.31,688 - Superior: Rs.3,136 to Rs.32,304 - Advanced: Rs.5,320 to Rs.56,181 |
| Discounts | 10% discount for 10% voluntary co-payment |
| Coverage | - Inpatient hospitalisation expenses: Room charges: Up to Rs.1,000 or Rs.3,000 per day depending on chosen coverage (Standard); Up to Rs.3,000 per day (Superior); Up to Rs.3,000 or 1% of chosen sum assured depending on chosen coverage - Pre/post-hospitalisation expenses: Up to 60 / 90 days - Ambulance costs: Rs.1,000 or Rs.2,000 or Rs.3,000 (Standard, Superior, Advanced, respectively) - 141 day care procedures - Daily Cash Allowance (hospitalisation): Rs.250, max. 7 days (Standard); Rs.500, max. 7 days (Superior); Rs.500, max.14 days (Advanced) per day, deductible: 1 day - Health-check costs: 0.5% or 0.75% or 1% of chosen sum assured (Standard, Superior, Advanced respectively), every 2nd claim-free yr. - Cash Allowance for accompanying a hospitalised minor (Superior/Advanced): Rs.250 per day, max.14 days; deductible: 1 day - Domiciliary hospitalisation: 15% (max. Rs.70,000) or 25 (max. Rs.1 lakh) of the chosen sum assured (Superior/Advanced respectively) - Maternity Expenses: Up to Rs.25,000 or Rs.40,000 (Superior/Advanced respectively) - Ayurvedic Treatment: Up to 7.5% of chosen sum assured; 20% co-payment (Advanced) - OPD Dental: 1% of chosen sum assured, max. Rs.5,000; 30% co-payment (Advanced) - External Aids: 1% of chosen sum assured, max. Rs.5,000; 30% co-payment; (Advanced) Cataract (per eye): 7.5% of the chosen sum assured, max.Rs.20,000 - Hernia: 10% of the chosen sum assured, max. Rs.30,000 - Fistula/Piles: 10% of the chosen sum assured, max. Rs.30,000 - Sinusitis: 10% of the chosen sum assured, max. Rs.30,000 - Tonsillitis: 15% of the chosen sum assured, max. Rs40,000 (Cataract to Tonsillitis: covered under the Standard Plan within limits mentioned above; Cataract only covered under the Superior Plan; Cataract to Tonsillitis: covered under the Advanced Plan on basis of actuals) |
| Benefits | Chola MS Wellness Service: Rs.350 or Rs.500 per person (SMS reminders) |
This is a health insurance policy which enhances the cover of a basic health plan. Taken in-addition to an existing policy, this makes coverage more comprehensive.
There are 7 coverage options viz. Plan A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Each plan features a deductible which is the amount the proposer bears on admissible claims. Sub-limits on the various expenses covered under this policy also vary according to the chosen plan.
| Entry Age | 18 yrs. to 65 yrs.; 3 months for children |
| Policy Period | 1, 2 or 3 yrs. |
| Renewability | Lifetime |
| Medical Screening | Required above the age of 55 yrs. |
| Basis | Individual or Floater |
| Sum Assured | Plan A: Rs.50,000; applicable deductible:Rs.30,000 Plan B: Rs.2 lakhs; applicable deductible:Rs1 lakh Plan C: Rs.3 lakhs; applicable deductible: Rs.2 lakhs Plan D: Rs.5 lakhs; applicable deductible Rs.3 lakhs Plan E: Rs.6 lakhs; applicable deductible: Rs.4 lakhs Plan F: Rs.10 lakhs; applicable deductible: Rs.5 lakhs Plan G: Rs.15 lakhs; applicable deductible: Rs.5 lakhs |
| Premiums | - 1 yr. policy: Rs.2,472 to Rs.14,029 - 2 yr. policy: Rs.4,749 to Rs.27,244 - 3 yr. policy: Rs.6,808 to Rs.38,802 Premiums are based on the oldest insured member and depend on chosen sum assured, number of insured members, age and policy tenure. |
| Coverage | - Inpatient hospitalisation expenses: Including charges for treating medical professionals, consumables, equipment, supplies, OT etc. Up to Rs.80,000 (A); Rs.3 lakhs (B); Rs.5 lakhs (C),Rs.8 lakhs (D), Rs.10 lakhs (E), Rs.15 lakhs (F), Rs.20 lakhs (G) Room charges: Rs.500 (A), Rs.2,000 (B), Rs.4,000 (C), Rs.5,000 (D), Rs.6,000 (E), Rs.7,500 (F), Rs.10,000 (G) - Pre-hospitalisation expenses: Up to 60 days, max.5% of actuals - Post-hospitalisation expenses: Up to 90 days, max.10% of actuals (up to Rs.50,000) - Ambulance costs: Up to Rs.3,000 per hospitalisation - Pre-existing diseases: After a 4-yr. waiting period |
This plan can be taken in addition to a basic health plan to make coverage more comprehensive. Basic plans do not cover critical illnesses whereas this plan specifically targets these events.
There are two options based on the number of critical illnesses covered i.e. 1. Standard Plan: Covers 10 illnesses 2. Advanced Plan: Covers 12 illnesses
| Entry Age | 18 yrs. to 65 yrs.; 5 yrs. for children |
| Renewability | Lifetime |
| Medical Screening | Required above the age of 55 yrs. |
| Basis | Individual |
| Sum Assured | Rs.3, 5 or 10 lakhs |
| Premium | Standard: Men - Rs.825 to Rs.65,370 Women - Rs.776 to Rs.60,665 Advanced: Men - Rs.928 to Rs.67,018 Women - Rs.839 to Rs.61,247 Premium depends on chosen sum assured, age and gender of the insured |
| Coverage | Lump sum payment on diagnosis of specified critical illnesses, subject to a survival period varying of 30 to 180 days. Standard Plan: Cancer, Stroke, First Heart Attack, CABG, Renal Failure, MS, Major Organ/bone marrow transplant, Permanent Paralysis, Aorta Surgery, Primary Pulmonary Hypertension Advanced Plan: Cancer, Stroke, First Heart Attack, CABG, Renal Failure, MS, Major Organ/bone marrow transplant, Permanent Paralysis, Aorta Surgery, Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neuron Disease + Ambulance costs: Rs.1,000 once in a policy year. |
This policy offers holders a way to meet expenses during hospitalisation. The three medical insurance plans mentioned below offer varying levels of cover. Customers can avail of this policy, based on their affordability, given the range of premiums charged under Plan A, Plan B or Plan C.
Hospitalisation expenses in this case includes ICU charges and extended stay and payout is given as a lump sum once claims are successfully processed.
| Entry Age | 18 yrs. to 65 yrs.; 3 months for children |
| Renewability | Lifetime |
| Medical Screening | Required above the age of 55 yrs. |
| Premium | - Plan A: Rs.762 to Rs.6,817 - Plan B: Rs.1,317 to Rs.13,355 - Plan C: Rs.1,872 to Rs.19,893 |
| Discounts | 5% for every additional member covered, max.10% |
| Coverage | - Hospitalisation Cash Benefits:: Rs.1,000 (A), Rs.2,000 (B), Rs.3,000 (C); per day - ICU charges: Rs.2,000 (A), Rs.4,000 (B), Rs.6,000 (C); per day - Convalescence Benefit: Lump sum payment; Rs.10,000 (A), Rs.15,000 (B), Rs.20,000 (C); per day - Pre-existing diseases: After a 4-yr. waiting period |
This plan gives the client a chance to enhance their cover by paying additional premium.
| Entry Age | 18 yrs to 65 yrs. |
| Policy Period | 1 year |
| Renewability | Lifetime |
| Medical Screening | Required above 45 yrs. |
| Sum Assured | Rs.1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.5 or Rs.10 lakhs No-claim Bonus: 5% enhancement of sum assured for every claim-free year; max. 50% |
| Premium | Basic: Rs.1,643 to Rs.24,555 Basic + Extra: Rs.1,811 to Rs.29,200 Premiums depend on chosen coverage and age of insured member |
| Discount | Family discount: On total premium for additional members covered |
| Coverage | - Inpatient hospitalisation expenses: Room, services of medical professionals, consumables, equipment, supplies etc. - Pre/Post-hospitalisation expenses: Up to 60/90 days respectively - Pre-existing diseases: After a 4-yr. waiting period - Ambulance costs: Depending on chosen sum assured - 141 day care procedures |
| Coverage | - Inpatient hospitalisation expenses: Room, services of medical professionals, consumables, equipment, supplies etc. - Pre/Post-hospitalisation expenses: Up to 60/90 days respectively - Pre-existing diseases: After a 4-yr. waiting period - Ambulance costs: Depending on chosen sum assured - 141 day care procedures |
| Add-on Covers | Extra Health Cover for extra premium (sub-limits apply) |
| Benefits | Chola MS Wellness Health Alerts Service |
This is similar to the Individual Policy but offered on a floater basis to cover not just the proposer but his/her entire family as well.
| Entry Age | Up to 65 yrs. |
| Renewability | Lifetime |
| Medical Screening | Not required |
| Basis | Floater |
| Sum Assured | Rs.2 to 5 lakhs |
| Premium | Rs.5,223 to Rs.18,173 |
| Coverage | - Inpatient hospitalisation expenses: Room, services of medical professionals, consumables, equipment, supplies etc. - Pre/Post-hospitalisation expenses: Up to 60/90 days respectively - Pre-existing diseases: After a 4-yr. waiting period - Daily Cash Allowance - Domiciliary nursing - Ambulance costs: Depending on chosen sum assured - 141 day care procedures - External Aids |
| Benefits | Chola MS Wellness Health Alerts Service |
All health assurance and mediclaim policies must be read in conjunction with their individuals terms and conditions. It should also be remembered that every plan lists out certain exclusions i.e. events or circumstances that can lead to disqualification of claims made.
*GST and other charges are to be factored in wherever applicable.
Also Read: How to File a Claim with Chola MS Health?
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Chola MS Health Insurance FAQs
- What is a benefit policy?
- Is the Chola MS Critical Healthline policy the same as the Mediclaim policy?
- How the premium is decided for the Chola MS health insurance policies?
- Gender
- Age
- Monetary value of insurance amount chosen
- How can the Chola MS Critical Healthline policy be differentiated from the Mediclaim policy?
- Are there any discounts that can be availed on the Chola MS Family Healthline policy?
- What Critical Illnesses are covered by Chola MS Critical Healthline policy?
- Terminal Cancer
- Open Chest CABG
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Stroke that has resulted in symptoms that are permanent
- Surgery of Aorta
- Permanent paralysis of the limbs
- Transplant of major organ or bone marrow
- Multiple Sclerosis
- First Heart Attack
- Primary pulmonary arterial hypertension
- Motor Neuron disease with symptoms that are persistent
- Kidney failure that requires regular dialysis
- Is it possible to get a Chola MS Critical Healthline policy if one already has another critical illness policy?
- What is the age of renewability for the Chola MS Individual Healthline policy?
- Does the Chola MS Critical Healthline policy cover pay for alternative medication?
- What is the age limit to be eligible for the Chola MS Individual Healthline policy?
The benefit policy allows the insurance company to pay the insured an amount in lump sum, leaving the decision of spending the money on medical treatment or not to the insured.
No, the Critical Illness policy covers certain specific illnesses and is taken as an add-on to a Mediclaim policy. It is an optional policy that is offered to policy takers in case they are diagnosed with one of the critical illnesses that is listed with the Chola MS Health Insurance.
Following are the requisites that decide the premium amount of the Chola MS health insurance policies-
The Mediclaim policy provides compensation for the medical expenses incurred by the insured whereas the Chola MS Critical Healthline policy provides the insured with the entire amount as lump-sum when the insured is has a diagnosis of a critical illness.
Under the Mediclaim policy, the insured has to pay upfront and confirm treatment before the insurance company pays the insured for the medical attention while under the Critical Illness policy, the insured has to produce confirmation of diagnosis of a critical ailment and the insurance company will pay the insured in lump sum.
10% discounts on premiums can be availed on the Chola MS Family Healthline policy in the case that 10% co-payment is opted for.
The following critical illnesses are covered by the Chola MS Critical Healthline policy-
Yes, it is possible to get another Chola MS Critical Healthline policy even if the insured already has an existing critical illness policy.
In case of an existing Chola MS Critical Healthline policy, the insured needs to declare the existent policy at the time of purchasing the new one.
Furthermore, the insured can claim both of the policies when a critical illness occurs.
The age of renewability of the Chola MS Individual Healthline policy is the age of 55 years.
Once the insured is diagnosed with critical illness, the Chola MS Critical Healthline policy pays the insured a lump sum amount. The insured can use this amount at his/her discretion which includes alternative medicines.
Persons between the ages of 18 years and 65 years are eligible for the Chola MS Individual Healthline policy.
Children from the age of 3 months and onwards are eligible for the Chola MS Individual Healthline policy.Examples of Network Hospitals in Major Cities
| CITY | NAME OF HOSPITAL |
| DELHI | GOPAL NURSING HOME & EYE HOSPITAL |
| MUMBAI | DNA MULTISPECIALTY HOSPITAL |
| KOLKATA | DAFODIL NURSING HOME PVT.LTD. |
| BANGALORE | CHAYA HOSPITAL |
| CHENNAI | ATHIPATHI HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTRE |
*Disclaimer - This is not an exhaustive list but an indicative representation of hospitals that form a part of the company's wider network.
News About Cholamandalam Health Insurance
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Mitsui Sumitomo increases stake in Chola MS to 40%
Chennai-based Tube Investments of India Ltd announced that it will sell 14% of its stake in Cholamandalam MS General Insurance to its Japanese joint venture partner Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company for approximately Rs 883 crore. Following the approval of the stake sale by Tube Investment’s board, the completion of the deal will see Mitsui Sumitomo increase its ownership in Chola MS to 40% from 26%.
MM Murugappan, Chairman, Tube Investments and Yasuyoshi Karasawa, President and CEO, Mitsui Sumitomo, expressed their delight at the deal’s approval, which further strengthens the relationship between the two firms in India.
28th December 2015
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Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. eyes premium growth of 30% for FY15
Cholamandalam MS General is expecting premium growth of 30% or more to close over Rs. 2,500 crores for the present fiscal. It also hopes to strengthen its health insurance business contribution to 25% over a period of five years. Concurrently, it also hopes to reign in motor insurance contributions from 63% to 50%.
The general insurance company aims to push for business in its home state of Tamil Nadu, seeking premiums of 300 crores this year, representing a 60% growth from the previous year.
The company is also in talks to increase its foreign promoters’ stake as per revised FDI norms which allow up to 49% investment in the insurance sector. A decision regarding the same is due within the upcoming months.
12th June 2015
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An Attempt to Engage Audience on Radio through ‘Choice’ Campaign
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Limited unlike its big name is strangely using the small radio at your homes to keep you aware of their insurance products. This is not just a passing line in the sentence but a fact with company approximately setting a huge 25 per cent of their media expenses towards the walkie talkie aka the radio.
In a recent chit chat with Neeraj Moorjani the Head of Marketing, Customer Lifecycle Management & Corporate Communications gave the reasons behind the unique approach. He highlights that radio is a huge part of their media mix because of the recall value and the audience engagement which requires active listening and imagination about the product. In fact he has numbers by his side and claims that currently radio hits at least 31 percent human ears and that too in the prime time during the period between 8AM and 9PM, where most of them are commuting in buses, cars, two wheelers, to college, to work and so on.
Currently, the company runs ‘Choice’ campaign and are sponsoring a health show ‘Slice Of Health’. The show is on from 21 FM stations and hits 18 cities. The program not only talks but also listens to what the audience say and engages them on health and healthcare related issues and in the process make the audience relate to the Chola MS Health Insurance.
3rd December 2014
GST rate of 18% applicable for all financial services effective July 1, 2017.
Disclaimer: Premiums may vary depending upon factors like age, location and prevailing taxes/GST.
