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An ageing population requires considerable expenditure on healthcare facilities, which subsequently poses a burden on the family’s breadwinner.

And, opting for health insurance for parents in India is the safest way to deal with the unwarranted expenses, as it extends comprehensive benefits that cover all medical illnesses arising from old age.

Health insurance is a necessity, especially if one has to cover the finances for the healthcare of their elderly parents.

What is Health Insurance for Parents?
Why to Should Buy Health Insurance for Parents?
Eligibility Criteria
What is Covered & Not Covered?
Benefit of Health Insurance for Parents
Types of Health Insurance for Parents
What’s Best for Your Parent’s Health?
How to Buy Health Insurance for Parents?
Required Documents
Things to Look for While Buying
Tax Benefit on Health Insurance for Parents
Frequently Asked Question

What is Health Insurance for Parents?

Health insurance plans for Parents are made to provide our parents with complete coverage. It covers the cost of medical care and hospital stays brought on by age-related conditions.

Having health insurance for parents reduces the financial risk associated with expensive medical procedures, which could otherwise constitute a major financial burden.

Why You Should Buy Health Insurance for Parents?

Your parents have always been your safety net, and now it’s time to return their goodwill by gifting them a health insurance plan. Here are a few reasons why you should buy health insurance for parents.

What’s Covered in the Health Insurance Plans Offered by Digit?

Coverages

Double Wallet Plan

Infinity Wallet Plan

Worldwide Treatment Plan

Important Features

All Hospitalisation - due to Accident, Illness, Critical Illness or COVID

This covers for all hospitalisation expenses including due to an Illness, Accident, Critical Illness or even pandemics like Covid 19. It can be used to cover for multiple hospitalisations, as long as the total expenses are up to your sum insured.

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Initial Waiting Period

You need to wait for a defined period from the first day of your policy to get covered for treatment related to any non-accidental illness. This is the Initial Waiting period.

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Wellness Program

Exclusive Wellness Benefits like Home Healthcare, Tele consultations, Yoga and Mindfullness and many more available on our App.

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Sum Insured Back Up

We provide a back-up Sum Insured which is 100% of your Sum Insured amount. How does Sum Insured Back Up work? Suppose your policy Sum Insured is Rs. 5 lac. You make a claim of Rs.50,000. Digit automatically triggers the wallet benefit. So you now have 4.5lac + 5 lac Sum Insured available for the year. However, one single claim, cannot be more than the base Sum Insured as in the above case, 5 lac. .

Once in a policy period; Related and unrelated illness; No Exhaustion Clause; Same person also covered.

Unlimited Reinstatement in a policy period; Related and unrelated illness; No Exhaustion Clause; Same person also covered.

Once in a policy period; Related and unrelated illness; No Exhaustion Clause; Same person also covered.

Cumulative Bonus

Digit Special

No claims in the Policy year? You get a bonus -an additional amount in your total sum-insured for staying healthy & claim free!

10% of Base Sum Insured for every claim free year, up to max 100%.

50% of Base Sum Insured for every claim free year, up to max 100%.

No Room Rent Capping

Different categories of rooms have different rents. Just like how hotel rooms have tarrifs. Digit plans give you the benefit of having no room rent cap, as long as it is below your Sum Insured..

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Day Care Procedures

Health insurance covers medical expenses only for hospitalisations exceeding 24 hours. Day care procedures refer to medical treatments undertaken in a hospital, requiring less than 24 hours due to technological advancement such as cataract, dialysis etc.

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Worldwide Coverage

Digit Special

Get a world class treatment with the Worldwide Coverage! If your doctor identifies an illness during your health examination in India and you wish to get a treatment abroad, then we’re there for you.You’re covered!

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Health Check-up

We pay for your health check-up expenses upto the amount mentioned in your Plan. No restrictions on the kind of tests! Be it ECG or Thyroid Profile. Make sure you go through your policy schedule to check the claim limit.

0.25% of Base Sum Insured, Max up to ₹ 1,000 after every two years.

0.25% of Base Sum Insured, Max up to ₹ 1,500 after every year.

0.25% of SI up to ₹ 2,000 after every year.

Emergency Air Ambulance Expenses

There may be emergency life-threatening health conditions which may require immediate transportation to hospital. We absolutely understand this and reimburse for expenses incurred for your transportation to a hospital in airplane or helicopter.

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Age/Zone Based Co-payment

Digit Special

Co-Payment means a cost sharing requirement under a Health Insurance Policy that provides that the Policyholder/Insured will bear a specified percentage of the admissible claims amount. It does not reduce the Sum Insured. This percentage depends on various factors like age, or sometimes also on your treatment city called zone based copayment. In our plans, there is no age based or zone based Co payment involved.

No Co-payment

Road Ambulance Expenses

Get reimbursed for the expenses of road ambulance, in case you are hospitalised.

1% of Base Sum Insured, Max up to ₹ 10,000.

1% of Base Sum Insured, Max up to ₹ 15,000.

1% of Base Sum Insured, Max up to ₹ 10,000.

Pre/Post Hospitalisation

This cover is for all expenses before and after hospitalisation such as for diagnosis, tests and recovery.

30/60 Days

60/180 Days

Other Features

Pre-Existing Disease (PED) Waiting Period

The disease or condition that you are already suffering with and have disclosed to us before taking the policy and has been accepted by us has a waiting period as per plan opted and mentioned in your Policy Schedule.

3 Years

Specific Illness Waiting Period

This is the amount of time you need to wait for, until you can make a claim for a specific illness. At Digit it is 1-3 years and starts from the day of policy activation. For the full list of exclusions, read Standard Exclusions (Excl02) of your policy wordings.

1-3 Years

Inbuilt Personal Accident Cover

If You sustain an Accidental Bodily Injury during the Policy Period, which is the sole and direct cause of Your Death within twelve (12) months from the date of accident, then We will pay 100% of the Sum Insured as mentioned in Policy Schedule against this cover and as per plan opted.

₹ 50,000

₹ 1,00,000

Organ Donor Expenses

Digit Special

Your organ donor gets covered in your policy. We also take care the pre and post hospitalisation expenses of the donor. Organ donating is one of the kindest deeds ever and we thought to ourselves, why not be a part of it!

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Domiciliary Hospitalisation

Hospitals can go out of beds, or the patient’s condition may be rough to get admitted in a hospital. Don’t panic! We cover you for the medical expenses even if you get treatment at home.

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Bariatric Surgery

Obesity may be the root cause of so many health issues. We absolutely understand this, and cover for Bariatric Surgery when it is medically necessary and advised by your doctor. However, we DONOT cover if hospitalisation for this treatment is for cosmetic reasons.

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Psychiatric Illness

If due to a trauma, a member has to be hospitalised for a psychiatric treatment, it will be covered under this benefit, upto INR 1,00,000. However, OPD consultations are not covered under this. The waiting period for Psychiatric Illness Cover is same as Specific Illness waiting period.

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Consumables Cover

Before, during & after hospitalisation, there are many other medical aids & expenditures such as walking aids, crepe bandages, belts, etc.,which need your pocket’s attention.This cover takes care of these expenses that are otherwise excluded from the policy.

Available as an Add-On

Health Insurance Add-on Options with Digit

Add flexibility to your health insurance with add-ons. Digit offers the below exclusive add-ons to provide you with additional layers of protection beyond the basic coverage of your policy:

Consumable Cover

Pay just 10% extra premium and we will cover your non-medical expenses too on approval of your base claim.

Pre-existing Disease/Specific Disease/Initial Waiting Period Modification

You can reduce your pre-existing disease waiting period to up to 2 years.

Network Hospital Discount

This add-on cover will offer you a 10% discount on your premium, if you choose to be treated at our network hospital. However, co-payment will be applicable if you get hospitalised in non-network hospital.

What’s not covered?

Key Benefit of Health Insurance for Parents by Digit

Your health insurance plan with Digit extends several exclusive benefits that enhance your coverage. Here are the key advantages:

Co-payment	No
Room Rent Capping	No
Cashless Hospitals	9000+ Network Hospitals across India
Inbuilt Personal Accident Cover	Yes
Wellness Benefits	Available from 10+ Wellness Partners
City Based Discount	Up to 10% Discount
Worldwide Coverage	Yes*
Good Health Discount	Up to 5% Discount
Consumables Cover	Available as an Add-on

*Available only on Worldwide Treatment Plan

Disclaimer: The numbers for total policies sold, lives insured, claims settled and amount of claims paid is for the Group and Retail Health Insurance policies since inception up to 31st March-2025. The total count of cashless network hospitals is as of 31st March-2025. The claim settlement ratio is for the group and retail health insurance policies for the FY 2024-25.

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99% Claim Settlement Ratio For Digit’s Health Insurance - FY 2024-25

When it comes to health insurance, Digit stands out with a remarkable 99% Claims Settlement Ratio (CSR). But this isn’t just a number, it’s a reflection of our core promise: to be there when it truly matters.

Every claim represents a moment of vulnerability for someone. A sudden illness. A hospital emergency. A family under pressure. At Digit, we understand that, and that’s why we work relentlessly to ensure that genuine claims are processed quickly, transparently, and with empathy.

Eligibility Criteria for Opting Health Insurance for Parents

Eligibility Criteria	Description
Age	The majority of insurers provide health insurance for parents above 18 years and suggest buying senior health plans above 60 years.
Relationship	To obtain health insurance for your parents, you must be their child or have a legal relationship with them.
Medical Check-up	Some insurers may ask for a medical examination for parents in order to evaluate their health and calculate the cost.
Financial Independence	A valid proof of income or other document can be required to prove your financial independence.
Residency	Both, you and your parents must reside in India to opt for medical insurance.

Types of Health Insurance Plans for Parents

When it comes to health insurance, there are three types of coverage you can avail that can cover the treatment costs for your family, including parents. These are:

Individual Health Insurance

This type of insurance policy offers the cover only to the insured individuals. This plan can include your immediate family members like your parents.

Here, the insured individual can enjoy the benefit of a constant sum assured, instead of the floating sum, making it more advantageous if your insurance policy includes your parents.

Individual Health Insurance

Family Floater Health Insurance

Unlike the individual health insurance plan, this plan covers each member of the family under an entire sum assured of the plan.

This means that under a Family Floater Health Insurance your parents can claim on a particular need and split the policy's total insured on a floater system.

Hang on! If your parents are over 60, you can also purchase a senior citizen health insurance plan for them. What does it entail?

Family Floater Health Insurance

Senior Citizens Health Insurance

A senior citizen health insurance policy is designed to suit all medical requirements of aged individuals, especially above 60 years of age, irrespective of the disease they exeperience.

Further, with benefits like Domiciliary hospitalisation, etc., this insurance policy is the perfect option to cover treatment costs for those over 60.

Senior Citizens Health Insurance

Critical Illness Health Insurance

A health insurance plan is probably not going to be sufficient to protect your parents if they have a critical illness, and thus, getting critical illness insurance/coverage is necessary.

The critical illness includes cancer, kidney failure, stroke, heart attack, etc. Given the high cost of medical care in India today, it is imperative to have critical illness insurance coverage that covers only these serious problems.

Critical Illness Health Insurance

Super Top Up Health Insurance

In addition to your parents' basic health insurance policy, a top-up health insurance plan offers them additional medical coverage. When their base insurance runs out, this policy is beneficial.

However, in order to activate the coverage that your insurer provides to your parents, you must pay a mandated deductible under this plan.

Super Top Up Health Insurance

What’s Best for Your Parent’s Health: Dependent Coverage vs Individual Health Insurance Policy?

When it comes to securing your parent's health, deciding between adding them as dependents under your family floater plan or opting for a separate individual health insurance plan can be challenging.

However, each option has its own benefits. Understanding the differences between the two can help you make an informed decision for your parents.

Factors	Adding Parents as Dependents in Family Floater Plan	Buying a Separate Individual Health Insurance Plan
Sum Insured	All family members must share the whole insured amount. Therefore, in an emergency, the sum insured will be insufficient for your parents.	Your parents can use the whole insured amount for either an emergency or planned hospital stay for any treatment.
Coverage	Your parents' medical needs might not be fully met by the coverage.	Your parents' entire range of medical requirements will be covered by the policy.
Premiums	The premiums are affordable but can become expensive if you include a larger coverage option.	The premiums are determined by the coverage you choose and your parent's medical history.

How to Buy/Renew Health Insurance Policy Online?

Buying or renewing a health insurance policy online is now as easy as booking a movie ticket. 🤩 With just a few clicks, you can compare different plans, customise your coverage, and ensure continued financial security in medical emergencies. Follow these simple steps to buy or renew a health insurance plan:

Buy Health Insurance

Renew Health Insurance

Visit Digit’s Website or App

Visit Digit Health Insurance and go to the health insurance section and enter your phone number & PIN.

Enter Basic Details

Share information like age, family members to be covered, and any medical history or pre-existing disease.

Choose Your Plan

Select your coverage amount and add any rider if needed. Proceed and fill in additional details.

Make Payment

Complete the KYC & payment. Done! Your policy will be sent via email or WhatsApp or accessible on the Digit app.

Visit the Digit website or app, log in using your registered mobile number and navigate to the ‘My Policies’ section.

Review Policy Details

Choose the health insurance policy that needs renewal and review your policy details. Modify if required.

Make Payment

Proceed to pay the renewal premium securely online via UPI, net banking, credit/debit card, etc.

Get Renewal Confirmation

Once payment is successful, you will receive a renewal confirmation and updated policy details via email and WhatsApp.

Documents Required to Buy a Health Insurance Online

When purchasing a health insurance policy, insurers typically require some basic documents for verification. Below is a list of optional documents that can be needed at the time of purchasing a policy:

Identity/Age Proof

Address Proof

Income Proof

Previous Medical Reports (If any)

KYC Documents

Things to Look for While Buying Health Insurance for Parents in India

Coverage

Critical Illness Benefits

Affordability

Cashless Treatment

Zero Co-payment

Claim Settlement Ratio

Comprehensive Pre-Existing Illness Coverage

Add-on Benefits

Easy Claim Process

Review the Company’s Reputation

Look for a plan that provides the maximum coverage for your parents. It can include:

Accidental & Illness Hospitalization Expenses - Look for insurance providers who offer coverage for accidents or illnesses are unforeseen circumstances and protect you in case of medical expenses resulting from an accident or an illness.
Pre and Post-Hospitalisation Expenses - Along with the expenses incurred in due course of your treatment, look for a policy that covers pre and post-hospitalisation expenses.
Annual Health Check-Up Expenses - Annual health check-ups for the elderly are a prerequisite to ensure ideal health conditions, as it reduces the chances of being diagnosed with a fatal disorder.
Major Surgeries - Any major surgeries are associated with high-value expenses. Make sure such charges are covered through your health insurance policy for parents, ensuring no compromise is made when it comes to such treatment.
Psychiatric Illness Treatment - Psychiatric treatment is slowly overcoming social stigmas and gaining popularity in the country so go for a policy which covers expenses if you are hospitalized for Psychiatric treatment.
No Room Rent Capping - Room rent can be a cause for concern when it comes to seeking treatment from premium hospitals across the country. With no capping on room rents, you can easily afford a private room for your parents if they have to be hospitalised for a prolonged term.

Severe heart problems, cancer, end-stage lung and liver failure, kidney-related problems, etc. qualify as critical illness cover. Treatment for such medical conditions starts from Rs. 1 Lakh on average and can go up to Rs. 10 Lakh or more.

Opting for a critical illnesses proves beneficial in such cases, as comprehensive coverage is extended with high sum insured guarantee. All hospitalisation expenses and post-release expenses are covered in such scenarios, along with surgical charges.

Make sure that the premiums you pay towards the health insurance policy for your parents that you choose are affordable and do not pose a burden on your finances.

Compare the coverage, the sum insured, and the premium offered by different health insurance providers and make an informed decision.

Know more about Compare Health Insurance.

Cashless treatment is one of the most important benefits provided under a health insurance policy.

With a cashless health insurance policy benefit, insurance providers pay for your treatment charges directly to the network hospital where your parents are admitted. So, look for a policy with a maximum network of hospitals under it.

There are insurance policies which require you to pay a percentage of the treatment costs incurred, while the insurance provider covers the rest. Since the treatment expenses incurred towards your parents’ can be quite high, it is best to look for a policy without the co-payment clause.

Claim settlement ratio refers to the number of claims settled by your insurance provider against the total number of claims raised.

High claim settlement is one of the primary factors to keep an eye on to make sure that your claim is not rejected in case of an emergency.

With most pre-existing illness coverage benefits offered by health insurance policies, you have to serve a waiting period before you can raise a claim. It is, therefore, pertinent to look for policies that have a minimal waiting period for their pre-existing illness coverage.

You should also look through the number of illnesses covered to make sure that your policy offers you maximum benefits.

Apart from the features mentioned above, you should also look for add-on covers that can make your policy better-rounded. Some of them include:

Zone Upgrade Add-on
Daily hospital Cash add-on cover

Usually, insurance providers offer two options when it comes to settling claims. These are:

Settlement for cashless claims
Reimbursement claims in health insurance raised

Regardless of your option, you must ensure that the process for settling claims is uncomplicated. With most insurance providers shifting their claim process online, it has become much easier than before to raise claims.

Finally, don’t forget to check the customer reviews and testimonials for your insurance provider on social media sites, through Google reviews, etc. to make sure that you avail the best services for your healthcare plan.

Things to Look for While Buying Health Insurance for Parents in India

Ever thought about the greatest health insurance plan for parents? How can you pick the finest health plan that can provide the maximum benefit? What kind of coverage is appropriate?

To address all of your questions, here are a few things to look for while buying the best health insurance for parents in India.

1. Coverage

Look for a plan that provides the maximum coverage for your parents. It can include:

Accidental & Illness Hospitalization Expenses - Look for insurance providers who offer coverage for accidents or illnesses are unforeseen circumstances and protect you in case of medical expenses resulting from an accident or an illness.
Pre and Post-Hospitalisation Expenses - Along with the expenses incurred in due course of your treatment, look for a policy that covers pre and post-hospitalisation expenses.
Annual Health Check-Up Expenses - Annual health check-ups for the elderly are a prerequisite to ensure ideal health conditions, as it reduces the chances of being diagnosed with a fatal disorder.
Major Surgeries - Any major surgeries are associated with high-value expenses. Make sure such charges are covered through your health insurance policy for parents, ensuring no compromise is made when it comes to such treatment.
Psychiatric Illness Treatment - Psychiatric treatment is slowly overcoming social stigmas and gaining popularity in the country so go for a policy which covers expenses if you are hospitalized for Psychiatric treatment.
No Room Rent Capping - Room rent can be a cause for concern when it comes to seeking treatment from premium hospitals across the country. With no capping on room rents, you can easily afford a private room for your parents if they have to be hospitalised for a prolonged term.

2. Critical Illness Benefits

3. Affordability

Make sure that the premiums you pay towards the health insurance policy for your parents that you choose are affordable and do not pose a burden on your finances.

Compare the coverage, the sum insured, and the premium offered by different health insurance providers and make an informed decision.

Know more about Compare Health Insurance.

4. Cashless Treatment

Cashless treatment is one of the most important benefits provided under a health insurance policy.

With this benefit, insurance providers pay for your treatment charges directly to the network hospital where your parents are admitted. So, look for a policy with a maximum network of hospitals under it.

Read: Cashless Health Insurance Policy

5. Zero Co-payment Option

6. Claim Settlement Ratio

Claim settlement ratio refers to the number of claims settled by your insurance provider against the total number of claims raised.

High claim settlement is one of the primary factors to keep an eye on to make sure that your claim is not rejected in case of an emergency.

7. Comprehensive Pre-Existing Illness Coverage

You should also look through the number of illnesses covered to make sure that your policy offers you maximum benefits.

8. Add-on Benefits

Apart from the features mentioned above, you should also look for add-on covers that can make your policy better-rounded. Some of them include:

Zone Upgrade Add-on
Daily hospital Cash add-on cover

9. Easy Claim Process

Usually, insurance providers offer two options when it comes to settling claims. These are:

Settlement for cashless claims
Reimbursement for claims raised

Also Read: Reimbursement Claim in Health Insurance

10. Review the Company’s Reputation

How to Download Your Health Insurance Policy Document via the Digit App?

After purchasing a health insurance policy, it is essential to download and keep a copy for future reference. With us, you do not need to carry hard copies of your insurance policy. You can simply download it from our website. 🙂 Follow these simple steps to download your policy document from the Digit website or app:

Visit the Digit website or app and click on ‘Login’ at the top-right corner. Enter your registered mobile number and verify with OTP.

Visit ‘Active Policies’

Once logged in, navigate to the Active/My Policies section. Here, you can check the policy number, end date & start date.

Download the Policy

Done! You can save, share, print or email the policy for future reference anytime, anywhere.

How to File & Track Health Insurance Claim with Digit?

Are you thinking of how to file a health insurance claim? Well, if you are filing for a cashless claim, confirm if your hospital is in Digit’s Network list. Inform Digit in time, submit the pre-authorisation form via the hospital, and enjoy cashless treatment! 🙂 Here are the steps to file and track a claim:

File a Claim

Track Claim Status

Get Treated & Save Everything

Visit any hospital, pay the bills upfront, and collect all the necessary documents (bills, reports, prescriptions, discharge summary, etc).

Open Digit App & File Claim

Log in to the Digit App. Navigate to the ‘File a Health Claim’ section on the app. Choose the policy & type of claim you are filing and other details.

Submit all the Documents

Fill out the type of treatment, symptoms, hospital details etc. Scan and submit all the necessary documents in the desired format.

Click ‘Register Claim.’ We’ll review everything, and once approved, the amount will be reimbursed directly to your bank account.

Fill in the Details

Enter all the essential Details about your policy, such as policy number, name, DOB and proceed further.

Get Instant Updates

That’s it! You’ll see all the updates and details right there on your screen.

Digit’s Health Insurance Claim Numbers for FY 2024-25

75% of Cashless Health Claims Approved in Just 30 Minutes at Digit

At Digit, in the second half of FY25, the average turnaround time (TAT) for pre-authorisation of health insurance cashless claims was a speedy 26.93 minutes. Even better? Over 75% of requests were approved within 30 minutes, making the process feel almost instantaneous.

Of course, some requests, around 3.3% took a little longer (over 60 minutes), mainly because they needed extra info or clarification from hospitals or customers.

65% Cashless Discharge Approved in Just 60 Minutes at Digit

At Digit, in the second half of FY 2024-25, the average turnaround time (TAT) for hospital discharge approval in our health insurance was 58.95 minutes. Notably, 65% of discharge requests were completed within 60 minutes, ensuring patients aren’t left waiting once their treatment is finished.

While only 1.3% of cases extended beyond three hours, typically due to complex queries or pending clarifications.

Almost 70% of Reimbursement Claims Settled in Just 2 Days

Not every hospital is part of a cashless network, and that’s where reimbursement claims come into play. Once all documents are submitted, the average turnaround time for processing a reimbursement claim at Digit in FY 2024-25 was just 2.43 days.

Nearly 70% of claims were settled within two days, providing quick relief to policyholders who initially had to pay out of pocket. While about 4.5% of claims took over a week to settle, usually due to missing documents or follow-up queries, the process is largely smooth and customer-centric.

1.1 Lakh+ Claims Registered Quickly with Smart Health Claim Bots in FY 2024-25

At the heart of smooth insurance experiences lies something you never see!! 😁

At Digit, our Health Claims Bots and Bulk Policy Issuance are quietly reshaping the way claims get processed. These smart systems fetch real-time data directly from the partner, eliminating manual uploads, reducing errors, and speeding up approvals for claims. In FY 2025 alone, they registered over 1.1 lakh claims, cutting down processing time.

No breaks and no delays. Fewer forms and faster care! ☺️

Notes: 1. Claims Settlement Ratio = (Claims Paid + Claims Closed)/(Claims outstanding at the beginning of the year + Claims Reported - Claims outstanding at the end of the year). 2. Reinsurance and coinsurance inward claims are not included.

Tax Benefit on Health Insurance for Parents Under Section 80D of Income Tax

Premiums paid to purchase mediclaim coverage for your parents may be tax deductible up to ₹25,000 within a policy year, as per Section 80D of the Income Tax Act. The tax savings amount rises to ₹50,000 every policy year if your parents are 60 years of age or older.

For example, Mr. Ramesh (26 years old) pays a premium of ₹30,000 annually under health insurance for himself. In addition, he also pays a premium of ₹35,000 annually for his parents (aged below 60 years). In such a case, what will be his tax deductible?

Category	Premium Paid Annually	Maximum Allowable Deductibles under 80D	Applicable Deductibles
Mr. Mehta (below 60 age)	₹30,000	₹25,000	₹25,000
Mr. Mehta's Parents (below 60 years of age)	₹35,000	₹25,000	₹25,000
Total	₹65,000	₹50,000	₹50,000

Hence, Mr. Ramesh can claim a total tax deduction under section 80D in a year of only ₹50,000 after paying a premium for himself and his parents.

Read: Health Insurance Tax Benefits

Your parents have spent a lifetime putting your needs before theirs, skipping doctor visits, ignoring aches, and brushing off their own well-being just to see you thrive. Now, it’s your turn to protect them.

As they age, the likelihood of medical emergencies, chronic illnesses, and hospitalisations increases significantly. With rising healthcare costs, a comprehensive health insurance plan ensures that they receive timely, quality treatment without putting a strain on their savings.

So, don’t wait for a hospital bill to remind you to insure your parents' health, do it today!

FAQs about Health Insurance for Parents

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Can I include my senior citizen parents in a family floater insurance plan?

No, senior citizens have separate plans; they can't be included in a family floater plan. This is because senior citizens need better coverage for their health.

Why is it better to opt for a healthcare cover early on for my parents?

Many insurance providers have mandatory co-payment clauses when it comes to insurance policies for individuals of higher age groups. That is why it is best to opt for healthcare policies as early as possible for your parents.

How can I enhance my parents’ coverage under a health insurance policy?

You can look for top-up covers that allow you to enhance your parents’ coverage, instead of opting for independent covers.

Is purchasing health insurance for parents worthwhile?

Yes! It's wise to purchase health insurance for your parents because it will pay for all of their medical bills without depleting their finances. It also offers your parents full medical coverage, including critical sickness coverage, inpatient hospitalization, contemporary treatments, day care operations, etc.

My parents have pre-existing disease. Can I purchase health insurance?

Yes, even if your parents have a pre-existing medical condition, you can still purchase health insurance for them. When purchasing insurance, be sure to tell the insurer about any pre-existing conditions they may have. Additionally, you must decide whether to purchase a medical insurance plan with day 1 coverage or a reduced waiting time for pre-existing diseases.

Is there an age limit at which parents can purchase health insurance?

Yes, there is an age requirement for all parent health insurance policies, which may vary from one plan to another. Generally, health insurance plans for parents can be purchased below 60 years. Therefore, before selecting a health plan for your parents, you must read the eligibility criteria for the age limit.

Do parents need to undergo a medical exam in order to purchase health insurance?

Yes, before opting for health insurance, your parents have to undergo pre-medical screening and diagnosis as demanded by your policy company.

Can I include my parents in my current health insurance policy?

Yes, you can include your parents in your current health insurance policy if it is a family floater policy. However, since your parents are more likely to experience age-related health issues, adding them to your coverage could result in a significant increase in your rates. Therefore, to keep your rates reasonable, you are advised to purchase individual coverage for your parents.

What distinguishes a senior citizen health insurance from that of parents' health insurance?

Both parents' health insurance and senior citizen health insurance are different. Senior citizens coverage covers parents over 60+, while a parent's health policy covers parents under 60. Therefore, one kind of health insurance plan for parents is health insurance for older citizens.

Can I get coverage for my parents' pre-existing conditions immediately?

Generally the pre-existing disease lasts long for 1 to 3 years that varies from policy to policy. But, this waiting period can be modified depending on your requirement but it will require a higher premium.

Do parents who have health insurance receive tax benefits?

Yes, you and your parents can gain from health insurance in terms of taxes. You can deduct the premiums you paid for your parent's health insurance coverage under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act up to Rs. 25,000.

Why is it preferable for my parents to have an early healthcare plan?

It is well known that as an insured person's age increases, so do their health insurance premiums. Therefore, choosing a healthcare plan for your parents early on is preferable. It will control the premiums.

How Can I Purchase My Parents' Health Insurance Online?

The process of purchasing parents' health insurance online is easy. You can directly visit Digit Insurance's official website and pick the parent's insurance policy with add-ons and coverage. By paying online you can easily by Digit’s health insurance for parents.

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Health Insurance for Parents

Buy Health Insurance Policy for Parents in 2025

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What is Health Insurance for Parents?

What is Health Insurance for Parents?

Why You Should Buy Health Insurance for Parents?

Age-Related Health Issues

Increasing Medical Cost

Safeguarding Retirement Fund

Provides Tax Benefit

Provide Quality Medical Care

Reassures Peace of Mind

What’s Covered in the Health Insurance Plans Offered by Digit?

Health Insurance Add-on Options with Digit

Consumable Cover

Pre-existing Disease/Specific Disease/Initial Waiting Period Modification

Network Hospital Discount

What’s not covered?

Pre-Existing Diseases

Hospitalization without Doctor’s Recommendation

Key Benefit of Health Insurance for Parents by Digit

What Our Customers Have to Say about Us

99% Claim Settlement Ratio For Digit’s Health Insurance - FY 2024-25

99% Claim Settlement Ratio For Digit’s Health Insurance - FY 2024-25

Eligibility Criteria for Opting Health Insurance for Parents

Types of Health Insurance Plans for Parents

Individual Health Insurance

Family Floater Health Insurance

Senior Citizens Health Insurance

Critical Illness Health Insurance

Super Top Up Health Insurance

What’s Best for Your Parent’s Health: Dependent Coverage vs Individual Health Insurance Policy?

How to Buy/Renew Health Insurance Policy Online?

Documents Required to Buy a Health Insurance Online

Things to Look for While Buying Health Insurance for Parents in India

Things to Look for While Buying Health Insurance for Parents in India

1. Coverage

2. Critical Illness Benefits

3. Affordability

4. Cashless Treatment

5. Zero Co-payment Option

6. Claim Settlement Ratio

7. Comprehensive Pre-Existing Illness Coverage

8. Add-on Benefits

9. Easy Claim Process

10. Review the Company’s Reputation

How to Download Your Health Insurance Policy Document via the Digit App?

How to File & Track Health Insurance Claim with Digit?

Digit’s Health Insurance Claim Numbers for FY 2024-25

75% of Cashless Health Claims Approved in Just 30 Minutes at Digit

65% Cashless Discharge Approved in Just 60 Minutes at Digit

Almost 70% of Reimbursement Claims Settled in Just 2 Days

1.1 Lakh+ Claims Registered Quickly with Smart Health Claim Bots in FY 2024-25

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FAQs about Health Insurance for Parents

Can I include my senior citizen parents in a family floater insurance plan?

Why is it better to opt for a healthcare cover early on for my parents?

How can I enhance my parents’ coverage under a health insurance policy?

Is purchasing health insurance for parents worthwhile?

My parents have pre-existing disease. Can I purchase health insurance?

Is there an age limit at which parents can purchase health insurance?

Do parents need to undergo a medical exam in order to purchase health insurance?

Can I include my parents in my current health insurance policy?

What distinguishes a senior citizen health insurance from that of parents' health insurance?

Can I get coverage for my parents' pre-existing conditions immediately?

Do parents who have health insurance receive tax benefits?

Why is it preferable for my parents to have an early healthcare plan?

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