What are the features of Covid Insurance?
Policy Period
Corona Kavach
Corona Rakshak
A lump sum of 100% of the Sum Insured is paid on positive diagnosis of Covid-19 that needs hospitalization for at least 72 hours continuously. The positive diagnosis should be from a Government authorized diagnostic centre.
Relationships covered
Yourself, your spouse, dependent children, dependent parents/parents-in-law.
Why should you buy a Covid insurance policy?
Covid-19 has caused not just physical and emotional suffering, it has also played havoc with the personal finances of millions. The pandemic has made us realize the importance of having a Covid-19 insurance policy in India, one of the world’s hardest-hit countries. The cost of treating this disease can be huge, and it is essential that everyone be properly insured.
What are the types of Covid Insurance policies?
Corona Kavach Policy
It covers your hospitalization expenses for Covid-19 for a period of 3.5 OR 6.5 OR 9.5 months.
Corona Rakshak Policy
This policy gives you a fixed amount when you’re hospitalized due to Covid-19 for at least 72 hours.
What Add-ons can I take?
Hospital Daily Cash – You will get 0.5% of your Sum Insured per day for every 24 hours of continuous hospitalization, for a maximum period of 15 days. This Add-on can be taken with the Corona Kavach Plan.
What is covered by Covid insurance
If you or an insured family member test positive for Covid-19 and require care, you will be covered for Covid-19 hospitalisation, Pre-hospitalisation, Post-hospitalisation, AYUSH treatment, Home care, Hospital Cash
- With this policy, you’ll get a lump sum up to 100% of the Sum Insured, if you or an insured family member is diagnosed with Covid-19 and requires hospitalisation for a continuous period of at least 72 hours.
What’s not covered by Covid policies?
- Expenses related to investigations, diagnostics and evaluation
- Testing carried out a diagnostic centre that is not authorised by the Government of India
- Any claim in case you caught Covid-19 before the start of your policy, or during the waiting period
- Cover under this policy will end immediately if you travel to a country that has travel restrictions against it, announced by the Government of India
Why choose Zuno for a Covid Insurance Policy?
Cover for all
Timely assistance
Hassle-free claim settlements
Corona Rakshak
Corona Kavach
How do I claim on my Covid Policy?
Common Covid jargons
Covid-19
Aerosol
Antibody
Antigen test
Other important points of our Covid Insurance policies
Both Corona Rakshak and Corona Kavach offer you a discount of up to 25%
FAQs
What kind of Sum Insured can I choose?
The minimum sum insured available is Rs 50,000. For Corona Kavach, our sum insured goes up to Rs 5,00,000. For Corona Rakshak, it goes up to IN 2,50,000.
What is the age limit for Corona Kavach?
To buy this policy, the Principal Insured needs to be between 18 and 65 years of age.
How many people can I cover under the Corona Kavach policy?
You can choose to cover just an individual, or your entire family under a floater policy. We'll cover you and your spouse as well as dependent parents, parents-in-law and children.
Are there any discounts available on the Corona Kavach policy?
Absolutely. Here's a look at the discounts we offer under Corona Kavach:
• Family Discount - 5% discount on the total premium if two or more family members are covered by the same policy under the individual policy option.
• Edelweiss Group Employee Discount - 5% discount if you're an employee of the Edelweiss Group.
• Online Discount - 15% discount on the total premium when you buy the policy directly from the Zuno website.
• Healthcare Worker Discount - 5% discount on the total premium if you're a healthcare worker.
• Police Personnel Discount - 2.5% discount on the total premium if you're a member of the Police force.
Are there any discounts available on the Corona Rakshak policy?
•Yes. Here's a look at the discounts we offer under Corona Rakshak:
• Family Discount - 5% discount on the total premium if two or more family members are covered by the same policy under the individual policy option. • Edelweiss Group Employee Discount - 5% discount if you're an employee of the Edelweiss Group.
• Online Discount - 15% discount on the total premium when you buy the policy directly from the Zuno website.
Will I need to complete a medical test for Covid Insurance?
In most cases, we won't need you to undergo any kind of test. But, we'll take a final call based on your age and medical history. If required, we'll inform you about what we need and reach out to our pre-policy check-up TPA.
Is there any waiting period for the Corona Kavach policy?
Every health insurance policy has a waiting period, during which certain claims are not accepted. Claims that are made during the first 15 days from the start date will not be approved
How long is my Corona Kavach policy valid for?
You can choose how long you would like your policy to be valid for. The options available, including the waiting period, are:
• Three and a half months, or 105 days
• Six and a half months, or 195 days
• Nine and a half months, or 285 days
What happens if I lose my Corona Kavach policy documents?
Once you make the payment, you'll get a soft copy sent straight to your e-mail. So, even if you do lose your physical copy, you'll have one waiting in your inbox, but we understand that your e-mail may get deleted, too. If you need another hard or soft copy, you can get in touch with us and we'll send one across ASAP.
Who manages claims for Corona Rakshak and Corona Kavach policy?
•Our TPA, Paramount handles claims for COVID Kavach. Click here to view our complete list of medical centres where cashless treatment is available.
Our in-house Claims Team handles claims for Corona Rakshak. for more informatio, please call us on:
Toll free - 1800 12000
Paid landline- 022 42312000
Or email us at support@hizuno.com
How do I take cashless treatment under my Covid-19 policy?
Whether you've booked your appointment in advance, or need to rush to the hospital in an emergency, simply contact the TPA desk at the network hospital and show them your health card - or your policy copy - to get cashless services
What documents do I need to attach with my hospital claim request for covid insurance?
•You will need to attach the following documents with the filled up and signed Claim Form:
• Photo ID proof of the insured individual, preferably copies of their passport
• Medical practitioner's prescription advising admission in a hospital
•Original bills with an itemised breakup of costs and payment receipts
• Investigation reports from an authorised Covid-19 testing centre
• Your NEFT details along with a cancelled cheque, so that we can directly credit the claim amount to your bank account
• If the claim amount is over Rs 1,00,000/-, we also need the KYC details of the proposer as per the AML guidelines
• A legal heir/succession certificate, wherever applicable
•Other documents that we or the TPA ask for in order to check the claim
What are the modes of claim settlement available on Group Corona Kavach?
Both Cashless and Reimbursement facilities are available if you need to claim.
What is the minimum and maximum entry age group for corona kavach policy?
Minimum Age of Proposer should be 18 years whereas Maximum shall be 90 Years.
What does Group Corona Kavach cover?
This product covers medical expenses for hospitalization of the Insured Person during the Policy period, for the treatment of Covid-19 after positive diagnosis from a Government authorized diagnostic centre. It also covers the expenses of treatment of any comorbidity up to the Sum Insured specified in the policy schedule.
What is covered under the Pre-hospitalization benefit for the Group Corona Kavach policy?
Under this cover, we will pay for the pre-hospitalization/home care treatment expenses, for a fixed period of 15 days before the date of admissible hospitalization covered under the policy
What is covered under the Post-hospitalization benefit for the Group Corona Kavach policy?
Under this cover, we will pay for the post-hospitalization/home care treatment expenses, for a fixed period of 30 days from the date of discharge from the hospital, following an admissible hospitalization covered under the policy
What’s the Sum Insured available under the Group Corona Kavach policy?
Rs 50,000/- (Fifty Thousand) to Rs 5,00,000/- (Five Lakh) (in the multiples of fifty thousand)
On Individual basis: The Sum Insured applies to each individual family member
On Floater basis: the Sum Insured applies to the entire family
Is the cost of the PPE kit, mask and gloves included in the hospitalization expenses under Group Corona Kavach?
Yes
Who manages claims for Group Corona Kavach?
• Paramount Health Services & Insurance TPA Private Limited
• Vidal Health Insurance TPA Private Limited
• Family Health Plan Insurance TPA Limited
• Health India Insurance TPA Services Pvt Ltd
• Medi Assist Insurance TPA Private Limited
•UnitedHealthCare Parekah Insurance TPA Private Limited
