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Looking to Increase My Health Insurance from 3 Lakh to 6 Lakh at 77: What Options Do I Have?

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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 23, 2024Hindi
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I am only 77 years young. Have been having a health insurance cover for the past few decades - either as part of the corporate cover or on an individual basis. Have always enjoyed NCB while renewing Health insurance cover. I wish to increase my cover from current Rs. 3 lacs level to 6 lacs. Since I am over 60 none of the current insurers like Tata Aig or Policy Bazaar or Acko have ever bothered to respond to my query regarding above. Although Central Govt.'s Free Insurance cover for people above 70 is going to help me n my wife, I would like to have the additional cover for exingencies. Kindly help..!!.. Tks.

Ans: It feels great to interact with evergreen people like you.

Here are few healthcare policies tailor-made for senior citizens:

1.Star senior citizen red carpet
2.Niva Bupa Senior First
3.Manipal Cigna Prime Senior
4.Care Senior Plan

Plz. Check the detailed policy wordings and seek help from your insurance advisor if needed.
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