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  L&T General Insurance has received approval from the  Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority  (  IRDA ) for a top-up health insurance plan of up to Rs 25 lakh, which can be bought by those even without an underlying insurance policy. A top-up  policy  acts as a supplementary cover. For instance, if an individual is covered up to Rs 3 lakh under his company's group insurance plan, he can buy a top-up policy where the claim amount exceeding Rs 3 lakh is paid . Although L&T General's new cover is named 'Super Top-up' plan, it can function as a basic policy with a deductible, if there is no other policy. "Instead of buying a Rs 3 lakh cover, a 30-year-old can choose to keep Rs 3 lakh in a fixed deposit and get an insurance policy which providers cover for claims between Rs 3 lakh to Rs 12 lakh for a premium of Rs 1,870 annually," said Joydeep Roy, CEO, L&T General Insurance. The pricing is such that higher the deductible, the lower ...

The Top Up Plan or The High Deductible Plan What is a top up plan or a high deductible plan? this is a plan / policy which can be taken along with your existing mediclaim policy.  This policy comes into effect after a pre-determined deductible amount.  Now one would ask what does one mean by deductible? in common terms deductible means an amount of sum insured which you would share or pay or have as an existing insurance under the existing insurance plan. Why Take this Plan? Most of us are not adequately insured, so In the times of rising medical costs Extra Care Policy is  the perfect health protection for you and your family. It takes care of the medical treatment costs incurred during hospitalization due to  serious accident or illness. This policy can be taken as add on cover to  your existing hospitalization – medical expenses policy.  Features of this plan This plan can be taken on individual or family floater basis. Eligi...