Edelweiss Health Insurance

Part of Edelweiss Group, Edelweiss General Insurance Company Limited provides health insurance policies throughout the nation. Edelweiss General Insurance Company offers three types of health insurance plans to its customers. These plans are catered to different types of clients and also covers life-threatening diseases.  

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Edelweiss Health Insurance Plans

The various Edelweiss Health Insurance plans are mentioned in detail below -

Plan

Minimum Coverage

Maximum Coverage

Age Limit

Edelweiss Top Up Insurance Plan

Rs.1 lakh 

Rs.5 crore

No age limit

Edelweiss Health Insurance Plan

Rs.1 lakh 

Rs.1 crore

No age limit

Edelweiss Health Plus Policy

Rs.1 lakh 

Rs.1 crore

No age limit

Benefits of Edelweiss Health Insurance 

The various benefits of Edelweiss Health Insurance are mentioned below - 

  1. Up to Rs.2 crores of coverage are available under the platinum plan of Edelweiss health insurance. 
  2. You can get health insurance for up to 8 people, including yourself, your spouse, your three children, and other family members (as permissible in the plan) 
  1. No matter the plan, you are eligible for the following benefits: medical monitoring insurance, medical repatriation insurance, medical referral insurance, compassionate visitation, emergency medical evacuation, return of mortal remains, and second medical opinion. 

Edelweiss Health Insurance Plans 

The most comprehensive health insurance plans offered by Edelweiss Health Insurance comes in 3 varieties -  

  1. Gold plan – Up to Rs.20 lakh sum assured 
  2. Silver plan – Up to Rs.5 lakh assured 
  1. Platinum plan – Up to Rs.1 crore 

Benefits

Gold Plan

Silver Plan

Platinum Plan

Medical expenses for pre- and post- hospitalization

60 to 90 days

30 to 60 days

90 to 180 days

Rent limit of room per day (standard single private room)

No capping

Rs.3 lakh and above

No capping

No limit of ICU charges

Covered 

Covered 

Covered 

Expenses of hospitalization 

Covered 

Covered 

Covered 

Organ donor cover

Up to Rs.1 lakh

Not Covered

Up to Rs.2 lakh

Day care treatment

Covered 

Covered 

Covered 

Ambulance cover

Up to Rs.3,000

Up to Rs.1,500

Up to Rs.10,000

Domicillary hospitalization

Covered 

Covered 

Covered 

No-claim Bonus

Assured Sum increases by 50% for each year without a claim, with a maximum increase of 100%

Assured Sum increases by 10% for each year without a claim, with a cap of 50%.

Assured Sum increases by 50% for each year without a claim, with a maximum increase of 100%

Maternity benefit

Up to Rs.50,000 (with a waiting period of 4 years)

Not Covered

Up to Rs.2 lakh (with a waiting period of 4 years)

Health Checkup for each year without a claim

Covered 

Covered 

Covered 

Shared accommodation

Rs.1,000 per day (Maximum Rs.5,000)

Rs.800 per day (Maximum Rs.4,000)

Rs.1,200 per day (Maximum Rs.6,000)

Coverage of critical illness (begins the moment you receive a critical disease diagnosis.) 

There is a 50% increase in the sum assured amount 

Not covered

There is a 100% increase in the sum assured amount 

Recovery benefits (from the day of hospitalization) 

Rs.1,000 per day from 11th to 20th day

Not covered

Rs.1,000 per day from 11th to 20th day 

Edelweiss Health Insurance Inclusion 

The common inclusion similar for all Edelweiss Health Insurance plans are mentioned below -  

  1. The sum insured amount covers hospitalization costs up to that amount. 
  2. The cost of ambulances is covered. 
  1. The cost of a normal single private hospital room is covered. 
  2. The costs of organ donors are paid. 
  3. Costs for in-home medical care up to the maximum amount guaranteed 
  4. Icu room charges are covered 
  5. Coverage of critical illness is provided 
  1. Benefits of recharge is provided 
  2. Benefit of restoration 

Edelweiss Health Insurance Exclusion

The following benefits are excluded from Edelweiss Health Insurance - 

  1. First day waiting period of 30 days 
  1. Fistula/fissure in anus, Piles/hemorrhoids, pilonidal sinus, gastric, and duodenal ulcers 
  2. Oral chemotherapy 
  3. Sexually transmitted diseases like syphilis, chlamydia, pubic lice, etc. 
  4. Myomectomy of fibroids 
  5. Any fees for the purchase of hearing aids. eye and ear exams, glasses, contact lens, artificial teeth, laser surgery, and other similar external equipment, as well as any related costs. 
  1. Cosmetic/plastic surgeries 
  2. Mental conditions like stress-related psychological disorders, mental illness, Alzheimer's disease, or Parkinson's disease. 

How to Claim Edelweiss Health Insurance

It's important to alert the insurer at least 72 hours in advance of a planned hospitalization in order to take advantage of your Edelweiss health insurance policy's advantages. It is necessary to notify the insurer of an emergency hospitalization within 48 hours after admission, or before the date of discharge, whichever comes first. In exceptional circumstances, the insurance may, however, take into account delays together with a proof. 

Below mentioned are few ways in which you can alert Edelweiss Health Insurance about your medical emergency - 

Notify Edelweiss Health Insurance by contacting them on their helpline number 1800 12000 or by emailing them on support@edelweissinsurance.com 

Note - Your claim process will begin, and in the case of cashless claims, your claim amount will be reimbursed or settled directly at the hospital. 

Documents Required to Claim Edelweiss Health Insurance

The following documents are needed to file a claim with Edelweiss Health insurance - 

  1. Filled and signed Edelweiss health insurance claim form 
  1. Original pre-authorisation request 
  2. Reports of medical investigation 
  3. A copy of pre-authorisation approval letter 
  4. Doctor’s reference slip4 
  5. Hospital discharge summary
  1. Reports/notes of operation theater 
  2. Bills from chemist 
  3. Final bill from the hospital 
  4. Break-up bill from the hospital

Edelweiss Health Insurance Renewal 

Online renewal of an Edelweiss health insurance policy is simple and straightforward. Online renewal reduces work and saves time. If there is a specific process that must be followed in order to renew the policy online, you can inquire with the insurer. 

FAQs on Edelweiss Health Insurance

  • Can I upgrade the coverage offered by the health insurance policies from Edelweiss?

    Yes, you can upgrade the benefits of your plan when you renew. Your silver health plan can be upgraded to a gold or platinum plan. You can further upgrade it by choosing optional features.

  • How many members of my family are covered by my Edelweiss health insurance plan?

    Your spouse, up to three children who are between the ages of three months and twenty-one., and you are all covered under the family floater policy.

  • Can I transfer my No-Claim Bonus from my former insurance company to the Edelweiss Health Insurance plan?

    Yes, you may continue to benefit from your No-claims discount even after switching insurance providers. To receive the NCB, however, be sure to renew your insurance on time or before the expiration date.

  • How long will my Edelweiss health insurance policy be in effect?

    You can purchase coverage for 1, 2, or 3 years with a single premium. And with timely plan renewals, coverage is offered for a lifetime.

  • Does my Edelweiss health insurance policy cover critical illness?

    Yes, however it depends on the kind of plan you have bought. The basic coverage covers critical illness if you purchase a gold or platinum plan. With your silver plan, you can, however, add this as an additional advantage.

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