Buy a Life Insurance Plan in a few clicks
Protect your family's financial future.
Insurance and Investment in one plan.
Thank you
Our representative will get in touch with you at the earliest.
Features
Ref. No. KLI/22-23/E-BB/492
Youngsters have no idea about the critical factors to consider while buying health insurance. So, here is a guide to help the millennials get the best health cover.
The millennials are often criticised for their lifestyle, where they prioritise spending over saving for the future. It is also a general notion that millennials ignore buying insurance cover. However, a recent survey by one of the leading insurance companies in India suggests that a large portion of the millennials are aware of the importance of a robust health insurance policy and actively invest in it.
Modern youngsters understand the need for having financial backup during a medical emergency. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the youngsters have realised the need for a health insurance policy to cover the medical costs. Although many youngsters are willing to purchase a health insurance policy, most find it challenging to choose the right policy. They have no idea about the critical factors to consider.
There are different types of health insurance plans. There are plans that not only cover the hospitalisation expenses but also help you avail of comprehensive coverage. Apart from the basic plans, you can also purchase critical illness plans specially meant to cover the treatment cost of life-threatening illnesses like cancer, etc.
Since 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic, insurance companies offer COVID-19 specific health insurance plans to cover the treatment cost if you are infected by the virus. Knowing about the different types of health insurance plans available in the market will help you choose the right policy to suit your specific needs.
Many health insurance policies come with sub-limits and deductibles, which reduce your coverage. Make sure that you read the policy terms carefully to identify such limits and avoid buying such plans as you must pay a portion of the expenses from your pocket that are beyond the policy limits.
There may be limits on the room rent, ICU charges, ambulance cost, domiciliary treatment, etc.
All health insurance companies offer a wide range of riders or add-ons to help you expand your coverage. You can pick any number of riders you want by paying an additional premium. Some of the popular riders include critical illness riders, accidental death riders, maternity cover, etc.
Riders allow you to get coverage against specific risks that are not covered under your regular health insurance policy. Choose the riders carefully and get additional coverage.
If you are buying a health insurance policy for you, your spouse, children, and your old-aged parents, it is better to purchase a different policy for your parents. There are two benefits of it.
1. Since your parents would be the eldest members, the insurance company will calculate the premium based on their age. This would increase the overall insurance cost.
2. If they have any illness and make frequent claims, you may not be able to accumulate NCB (no-claim bonus).
Apart from covering medical costs, health insurance is an excellent tax-saving instrument. You can avail of tax benefits up to Rs. 25,000 on the premium paid for the policy under Section 80D of the Indian Income Tax Act.
If you have purchased a policy for your senior citizen parents (aged more than 60), you can get an additional tax benefit of Rs. 25,000 in a financial year. Thus, with health insurance, you can reduce your annual tax liability by up to Rs. 50,000.
Before you purchase a health insurance policy, take your time to understand the basics of health insurance and buy a suitable policy. You may be young and healthy now, but medical emergencies can occur at any time, and a health insurance policy helps you be prepared for such unexpected situations.
Amit Raje is an experienced marketer who has worked in various Fintechs and leading Financial companies in India. With focused experience in Digital, Amit has pioneered multiple digital commerce in India. Now, close to two decades later, he is the vice president and head of the D2C business department. He masters the skill of strategic management, also being certified in it from IIMA. He has challenged his challenges and contributed his efforts in this journey of digital transformation.
Prasad Pimple has a decade-long experience in the Life insurance sector and as EVP, Kotak Life heads Digital Business. He is responsible for developing user friendly product journeys, creating consumer awareness and helping consumers in identifying need for life insurance solutions. He has 20+ years of experience in creating and building business verticals across Insurance, Telecom and Banking sectors
Ref. No. KLI/22-23/E-BB/2435
The information herein is meant only for general reading purposes and the views being expressed only constitute opinions and therefore cannot be considered as guidelines, recommendations or as a professional guide for the readers. The content has been prepared on the basis of publicly available information, internally developed data and other sources believed to be reliable. Recipients of this information are advised to rely on their own analysis, interpretations & investigations. Readers are also advised to seek independent professional advice in order to arrive at an informed investment decision. Further customer is the advised to go through the sales brochure before conducting any sale. Above illustrations are only for understanding, it is not directly or indirectly related to the performance of any product or plans of Kotak Life.
Get a Term plan that offers high coverage at low, affordable premiums
