HEALTH INSURANCE FOR CHRONIC ILLNESS: Get a plan with restoration benefits - The Financial Express
Individuals are increasingly opting for health insurance policies with restoration benefits as the sum insured in a standard health plan can get exhausted in a single hospitalisation due to spiralling costs of treatment. Such a policy restores the sum insured amount once it is exhausted during a policy year and offers additional coverage for future expenses. The benefits include extended coverage and financial protection against medical costs. It is helpful for those suffering from chronic illnesses that require long-term medical treatment. The restoration benefit works well in case of a family floater plan as the entire sum insured is shared by all the members in the family. The cost of policies with restoration benefits vary based on factors such as the insurance provider, the specific plan, the sum insured, the age and health condition of the insured. Policies with restoration benefits tend to have higher premiums compared to standard health plans. Benefits of restorat...