As we know health is wealth. And with the same belief Star Health has offered a wide range of products so that the customer can choose any plan. Star health is very popular insurance provider in the insurance industry. Star Health insurance products are available at an affordable price. Star Health has in-house claims team and hence lesser time for claims processing. Star Health has more than 9,900+ network of hospitals which they can cater their policy holder needs. Some of the popular plans of Star Health are Star Health Family Health Optima for family and a floater policy. Star Health insurance for senior citizens red carpet, Star Health insurance for diabetes, Star Health's Star Comprehensive Insurance Policy and more.
Key Features of Star health insurance
Inpatient hospitalization/treatment
Pre-hospitalization and Post-hospitalization Expenses
Pre-existing diseases are included subject to prior coverage by a domestic insurer; usually for the four years preceding policy inception
Floater Basis and Individual Basis
Reinstatement of sum assured
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Sum Insured
1 lac − 100 lacs options available
Tenure Options
1, 2, 3 years options available
Claims Incurred Ratio *
63.00%
Claims Settlement Ratio **
81.62%
List of Network Hospitals
9,900+ hospitals
Number of Policies issued *
3,734,365
Number of Lives Covered *
11,617,000
Maximum Family Floater Coverage
Self, Spouse + 3 dependent children
* As per IRDAI report for 2018-19 | ** As per NL25 data published on the Insurance Company website
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Claims Settlement Process for Star Health Insurance
Cashless Claim Procedure during hospitalization Cashless Claim: a six step process
Step 1 - Approach the insurance desk at a network hospital. Intimation can be given either through contacting us at 1800 425 2255 / 1800 102 4477 or e-mail us at support@starhealth.in
Step 2 - Show your Star Health ID card for identification purpose at the hospital reception.
Step 3 - Submit to the hospital Pre admission investigations and Doctor’s consultation papers.
Step 4 - Network hospitals will verify your identity and submit duly filled pre - authorization form with Star Health.
Step 5 - Our doctors verifies all the submitted documents before processing the claim as per terms and conditions. An assigned field doctor may visit the patient at the hospital if required.
Step 6 - After discharge, the hospital will send the claim documents to the company and the authorized amount will be settled directly to the hospital.
(Note: Non-Payable items would be at the insured's own cost) a) In case of planned hospitalization:
Please contact the toll-free help line: 1800 425 2255 / 1800 102 4477
The hospital will send the duly filled pre-authorization from through hospital portal (or) at the below number (or) Email ID
Call : Toll-free FAX: 1800 425 5522 (or)
Call : Non Toll-free FAX: 044 -28302200
Email : cashless.network@starhealth.in
Please carry your ID card.
b) Procedures to be followed in case of emergency hospitalization: In case of Emergency like accident or sudden bout of illness may that requires immediate admission to the hospital
Upon receiving intimation from the insured/insured’s attender, they are contacted by the network hospital
Customer Care will verify the validity and coverage of the policy
A field visit doctor is deputed to visit the patient at the hospital if required.
Our medical team will process the cashless request for the insured person subject to policy terms and conditions.
c) Cashless claim authorization process
Upon receiving intimation from the insured/insured’s attender, they are contacted by the network hospital.
Customer Care will verify the validity and coverage of the policy
A field visit doctor is deputed to visit the patient at the hospital if required
Our medical team will process the cashless request for the insured person subject to policy terms and conditions.
d) Documents required for cashless claim submission by Hospital
Pharmacy invoices supported by respective prescriptions
In cases of accidents, Medico Legal Certificate (MLC) and / or FIR
KYC documents of the insured if claimed amount exceed Rs.1, 00,000/-
(Note: Documents other than the Health Card should be submitted in original)
When the Insured gives prior intimation about the treatment and the insured pays the expenses himself with the hospital and then claims for a reimbursement of those expenses within 15 days from the date of discharge.
Reimbursement Claims Procedure following hospitalization
Procedure for Reimbursement of Claim
All claims need to be intimated within 24 hours of hospitalization. Reimbursement facility is available at network hospitals as well as at non-network hospitals
Avail treatment, settle all bills and file a claim for reimbursement.
Submit the claim documents to the company within 15 days from the date of discharge.
To receive the claim form, cite your policy number and intimate Star Health about hospitalization.
Reimbursement Claim Procedure
Upon discharge, pay all hospital bills and collect all original documents of treatment undergone and expenses incurred.
Claim form has to be filled in and along with, all the relevant original documents have to be submitted at the nearest Star Office
We settle the claim in subject to policy terms and conditions.
Non-Payable items would be at the insured's own cost.
Documents required for reimbursement claim submission
Copy of Health card
Duly filled claim form
Pre admission investigations and Doctor's consultation papers
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