Health Insurance: What to Check Beyond the Sum Insured

Health insurance is essential, but policy wording matters more than brochure highlights.

✅ What to Look For

  • Room rent limits or room rent waiver
  • Pre & post-hospitalization coverage
  • Restoration / refill benefits
  • Network hospitals in your city

⚠️ Common Health Insurance Loopholes

Hidden sub-limits
Caps on room rent, ICU charges, surgeries, or specific diseases are often not highlighted.

Waiting periods not explained clearly
Pre-existing diseases, maternity, and specific treatments may have 2–4 year waiting periods.

“Cashless” doesn’t mean zero payment
Non-medical expenses and limits can still result in out-of-pocket costs.

👉 Expert tip:
Always check sub-limits, exclusions, and waiting periods before buying.