{"id":1903,"date":"2021-12-17T11:46:15","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T06:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/?p=1903"},"modified":"2022-01-23T08:19:52","modified_gmt":"2022-01-23T02:49:52","slug":"how-group-health-insurance-covers-offered-by-banks-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/how-group-health-insurance-covers-offered-by-banks-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Group Health Insurance Covers Offered by Banks Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0682c4db85e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/how-group-health-insurance-covers-offered-by-banks-work\/#Know_The_Working_Ways_Of_The_Group_Health_Insurance_Covers_Offered_By_Banks\" title=\"Know The Working Ways Of The Group Health Insurance Covers Offered By Banks\">Know The Working Ways Of The Group Health Insurance Covers Offered By Banks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/how-group-health-insurance-covers-offered-by-banks-work\/#How_is_it_different\" title=\"How is it different?\">How is it different?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/how-group-health-insurance-covers-offered-by-banks-work\/#Who_decides_the_insurance_norms\" title=\"Who decides the insurance norms?\">Who decides the insurance norms?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/how-group-health-insurance-covers-offered-by-banks-work\/#Distinct_features_of_the_group_healthcare_policies\" title=\"Distinct features of the group healthcare policies\">Distinct features of the group healthcare policies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/how-group-health-insurance-covers-offered-by-banks-work\/#How_long_will_the_insurance_provide_coverage\" title=\"How long will the insurance provide coverage?\">How long will the insurance provide coverage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/how-group-health-insurance-covers-offered-by-banks-work\/#How_can_you_buy_the_policy\" title=\"How can you buy the policy?\">How can you buy the policy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/how-group-health-insurance-covers-offered-by-banks-work\/#An_overview_of_the_prices\" title=\"An overview of the prices\">An overview of the prices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/how-group-health-insurance-covers-offered-by-banks-work\/#Should_you_continue_the_existing_policies_simultaneously\" title=\"Should you continue the existing policies simultaneously?\">Should you continue the existing policies simultaneously?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/how-group-health-insurance-covers-offered-by-banks-work\/#PlanCover_%E2%80%93_Helping_employers_to_find_the_best_policies\" title=\"PlanCover \u2013 Helping employers to find the best policies.\">PlanCover \u2013 Helping employers to find the best policies.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"know-the-working-ways-of-the-group-health-insurance-covers-offered-by-banks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_The_Working_Ways_Of_The_Group_Health_Insurance_Covers_Offered_By_Banks\"><\/span>Know The Working Ways Of The Group Health Insurance Covers Offered By Banks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Health insurances have become the need of the hour with the pandemic outbreak. Those in doubt about the utility of the Mediclaim plans, can witness the effectiveness of the insurances now! Having a healthcare policy helps in reducing the financial risks when you face a medical emergency. Even with planned treatments, the healthcare policies help bear the estimated expenditure smoothly. Individual health insurances, employer or group health policies, floater healthcare plans, and so many other Mediclaim options, have made the choice convenient base on your specific needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest addition to all the existing healthcare insurances is the group health insurance provided by banks. Several banks in India are now offering customized group health policies to their valued customers. It is an excellent initiative for the bank account holders, as they no longer need to approach a third-party insurance seller or company to purchase a healthcare plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-is-it-different\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_it_different\"><\/span>How is it different?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes the policies offered by the banks different from the rest? The first point to understand is that it is not a complimentary offer to the account holders. There are informal groups that offer such healthcare policies as a customer benefit, where the customers do not pay the premiums. In this case, the bank account holder has to purchase the group healthcare policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is similar to any private Mediclaim plan that you buy from an insurance company but provides certain added benefits. The annual renewal charge for the healthcare policy will automatically get deducted from the bank balance without any hassles. The option of buying group healthcare policy is more convenient for account holders and, especially the senior citizens.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-decides-the-insurance-norms\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_decides_the_insurance_norms\"><\/span>Who decides the insurance norms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The rules are set by the insurance company, even though the bank sells the policy to the account holders. Different banks have tie-up with different insurance companies and, offer their group healthcare plans to bank customers. The features of plan coverage, approval norms, premium charges, and all other associated policy terms get defined by the insurance company. Thus, in the case of any discrepancies or claim issues, you have to connect to the insurance company representatives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"distinct-features-of-the-group-healthcare-policies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distinct_features_of_the_group_healthcare_policies\"><\/span>Distinct features of the group healthcare policies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The plan coverage is similar to other group health insurance policies with some added features. However, the policies offered by the banks do not have add-on features or customizable options like the individual plans. The policyholder only gets the features mentioned in the policy terms and cannot buy additional top-ups or increase the insured sum at any time point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read along to know how the plan coverage can work effectively for the policyholder during medical treatments and emergency requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Cashless hospitalization and treatment<\/strong>: The policyholder can enjoy cashless treatment and, instant hospitalization with group health insurance. Like regular insurances, the policyholder can produce the insurance documents to get instant medical facilities in the hospitals. The hospital needs to be on the list of the approved network as mentioned by the insurance company.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>For senior citizens<\/strong>: One of the most valuable aspects of the group healthcare plans offered by banks is the overall cost for senior citizen account holders. Most insurance companies restrict the upper-entry age for policy approval to sixty or sixty-five. Here, you do not face such troubles. The premium is also affordable compared to other premium rates offered by the different insurance policies. Therefore, these insurance plans are helpful for a senior citizen who still does not own a Mediclaim.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Pre-and post-hospitalization expenses<\/strong>: With the group healthcare policies offered by banks, you can enjoy expense coverage for pre-and post-hospitalization. Not only does the insurance support cashless facilities during treatment, but it also provides expense support through claims. You can produce the medical bills and claim the pre-and post-hospitalization expense through the policy.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Entry age and overall benefits<\/strong>: The entry age for the healthcare policies is another advantageous aspect. Even though different insurance companies have different regulations but the average entry age range is indeed better than the regular policies. For adults, the entry age ranges from 18years to 79 years in most healthcare policies offered through banks. For dependent children, the entry age is as low as five months age.<\/li><li><strong>Tax benefits<\/strong>: These policies also offer you scope to reduce the taxes. Like other individual or group healthcare plans, these insurances have a tax relief offer. Under section 80D, you can get a tax cut in the total income tax amount. You need to produce authentic documents to prove the premium payment to avail of the tax cuts.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Limitations-of-buying-insurance-through-your-bank-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Limitations of Buying Insurance Through a Bank\" class=\"wp-image-2228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Limitations-of-buying-insurance-through-your-bank-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Limitations-of-buying-insurance-through-your-bank-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Limitations-of-buying-insurance-through-your-bank-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Limitations-of-buying-insurance-through-your-bank-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Limitations-of-buying-insurance-through-your-bank-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Limitations-of-buying-insurance-through-your-bank-140x140.png 140w, https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Limitations-of-buying-insurance-through-your-bank-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Limitations-of-buying-insurance-through-your-bank-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Limitations-of-buying-insurance-through-your-bank-1000x1000.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Limitations-of-buying-insurance-through-your-bank-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Limitations-of-buying-insurance-through-your-bank.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Limitations of Buying Insurance Through a Bank<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-will-the-insurance-provide-coverage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_the_insurance_provide_coverage\"><\/span>How long will the insurance provide coverage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are these insurances valid for a lifetime? Well, it depends on your decision. Why? There are two ways through which you can discontinue the policy. If you stop paying the premium charges, then the insurance gets cancelled. The other important point to note is that you can only enjoy the plan coverage till you own an account in the bank. If you close your account or keep a dormant one in the bank, the policy will get cancelled. To continue getting the plan benefits, you have to keep an active bank account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-can-you-buy-the-policy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_buy_the_policy\"><\/span>How can you buy the policy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For buying the group healthcare policy through the bank, you do not have to approach an insurance broker or company. The representatives at the bank will help you with the process. They have a tie-up with any of the leading IRDAI-approved insurance companies, whose policy you can buy through your account. Before buying the policy, you should always read the terms and regulations attached to the specific insurance so you can enjoy optimal plan coverage, apt for your needs. With the existing pandemic conditions, you can also buy the policy through the online portals of the bank.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"an-overview-of-the-prices\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_overview_of_the_prices\"><\/span>An overview of the prices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As different banks have different insurance policies to offer, you cannot figure out the exact amount. You have to approach the bank representatives to get the actual figure. For example, in Union Bank of India, the insurance provider is New India Assurance. If you are a senior citizen applying to get a couple-healthcare policy worth Rs.1 lacs, the premium would cost you around Rs. 8,400\/- (including GST). This way, the renewal rates can vary with the opted plan and coverage benefits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-you-continue-the-existing-policies-simultaneously\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_continue_the_existing_policies_simultaneously\"><\/span>Should you continue the existing policies simultaneously?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are multiple benefits of having the group policy through a bank, there are demerits also. The most prominent drawback is that you cannot customize the policy as per your needs. It is a major disadvantage for those having pre-existing ailments or critical illnesses. So, it is better to keep other healthcare plans (individual and employer healthcare policy) alongside this insurance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plancover-helping-employers-to-find-the-best-policies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PlanCover_%E2%80%93_Helping_employers_to_find_the_best_policies\"><\/span>PlanCover \u2013 Helping employers to find the best policies.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/\">PlanCover<\/a> helps employers find the best group policy for the employees working in their organization. The highly reputed insurance broker company, PlanCover brings several group healthcare plans from the leading insurance companies in India. 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