FAQ

1. Can i buy New India Cancer Guard, if i am currently or previously diagnosed with Cancer?

No, you are not eligible to buy New India Cancer Guard, if you are a Cancer Patient or if you had previously diagnosed with Cancer.

2.Is there any waiting period in New India Cancer Guard?

Yes, The Policy has a waiting period of 90 days. If the Insured contracts or is diagnosed with Cancer during the waiting period, the premiums are returned and policy is canceled. However, this shall not apply in case of renewal.

3. What is Cancer Care Benefit?

If You are diagnosed with Cancer for the first time, then 50% of the Sum Insured would be paid as Critical Care Benefit. This amount is in addition to the Sum Insured.

4.Do i need to incur the expenses for claiming under Cancer Care Benefit?

No, the amount is paid on diagnosis of Stage IV Cancer.

5. What stages of Cancer is covered under New India Cancer Guard?

Each and every stage of Cancer is covered under New India Cancer Guard.

6. What is Post Treatment Follow-Up Coverage mean?

Once the Cancer Treatment is discontinued, we shall pay up to Rs. 10,000 for follow-up check-up every year.

7. What is Second Opinion for Surgery coverage mean?

In case any Insured Person requires to undergo a Surgery as advised by a Medical Practitioner, the expenses incurred towards consultation with another Medical Practitioner to seek advice on the Surgery shall be payable, up to Rs. 5,000 for Sum Insured of Rs. 5, 10 & 15 Lakhs and up to Rs. 10,000 for Sum Insured of Rs. 25 & 50 Lakhs.

8. What is the premium charged under New India Cancer Guard?

Premium under New India Cancer Guard is charged as per your Age, Gender and whether you are a smoker/Non-Smoker.

9. Can i continue to renew the policy even after diagnosed with Cancer?

Yes, you can continue to renew the policy even after getting diagnosed with Cancer.

10. Does Income Tax benefit available under the policy?

Yes, tax rebate under section 80D of the IT Act is available.

11. Is there any discount available under the policy?

Yes, 10% digital discount is applicable for both New and Renewal policies.

12. Can I take New India Cancer Guard Policy if my Parents/Siblings had suffered from Cancer?

No