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Cashless Health Insurance

Cashless health insurance lets you receive medical treatment at network hospitals without paying the bill upfront, as your insurer directly settles the medical bills with the hospital. Read more... It usually works best at network hospitals after pre-authorisation, and you may still need to pay for non-covered items, deductibles, co-payments, consumables, or expenses beyond the sum insured. Before hospitalisation, check whether the hospital is in your insurer’s network, whether your treatment is covered, and what documents are needed for approval. Read less

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What is Cashless Health Insurance?

Why is Cashless Health Insurance Important?

Cashless health insurance is important because it reduces immediate financial stress during hospitalisation and ensures you can focus on treatment instead of arranging funds at the last minute.

Get Timely Treatment Without Immediate Large Funds

Get Timely Treatment Without Immediate Large Funds

According to The Actuary India, any small treatment can be 50K to 2 Lakhs. With cashless health insurance and claim process, you can avoid treatment delays when you don’t have instant access to such amounts.

Large Hospital Network

Large Hospital Network

With cashless insurance, you get access to numerous hospitals included in the insurance network. This implies that you have choices and can select the healthcare facility that best suits your requirements.

Reduces Financial Stress During Emergencies

Reduces Financial Stress During Emergencies

Instead of arranging money at short notice through savings, loans, or family support, the insurer directly handles approved expenses, letting you focus on treatment and recovery.

Simplifies the Claim Process During Critical Situations

Simplifies the Claim Process During Critical Situations

In emergencies, managing paperwork and reimbursements can be overwhelming. Cashless claims shift most of the coordination to the hospital and insurer.

Less Uncertainty

Less Uncertainty

Cashless medical insurance claims require approval before treatment, which ensures that your health insurer approves your claim. Hence, there's less uncertainty involving rejection of a health claim in the cashless process.

Simple Online Paperless Process

Simple Online Paperless Process

The key to cashless health insurance is going digital and eliminating the burden of completing paperwork and monitoring expenses. It's efficient, quick, and simple.

How Does Cashless Claim Work?

A cashless claim works through coordination between the hospital and your insurer, where the hospital requests approval, and the insurer directly settles eligible treatment costs. Here is how it works:

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Step 1: Visit a Network Hospital

If you plan to undergo surgery or treatment, choose a hospital that is part of your insurer’s network for cashless claims.

Step 2: Share Policy Details

Provide your health insurance policy number/health E-card and ID proof for KYC at the hospital help desk/TPA desk.

Step 3: Pre-authorisation Request & Approval

The hospital sends your treatment details and estimated cost to the insurer for approval. The insurance company checks the details and gives final approval. As per IRDAI guidelines, insurers are expected to approve cashless treatment within 1 hour, and discharge approval is expected within 3 hours of hospital request.

Step 4: Your Insurance Pays the Bill

Depending on your policy, the hospital and insurer will cover the cost of the treatment.

Can You Get Cashless Treatment at a Non-Network Hospital?

When Can You Use Cashless Treatment?

Cashless treatment can be used when your hospital and insurer are able to coordinate directly for bill settlement. However, when and how you can use it depends on the situation and the hospital type:

Situation

Can You Use Cashless?

What You Should Do

Network Hospital

Yes, subject to approval

Show your e-card/ID and complete pre-authorisation at the hospital desk

Planned Hospitalisation

Yes

Inform the insurer at least 48-72 hours in advance to get timely approval

Emergency Hospitalisation

Yes

Initiate the cashless request within 24 hours through hospital/attendant

Non-Network Hospital

Possible in some cases

Inform the insurer early and check if cashless can be arranged under “Everywhere Cashless”

Hospital Not Supporting Cashless

No / Not practical

Pay the bills and file a reimbursement claim later

Note: The table is for guidance purposes only. Cashless treatment availability may vary based on the insurer’s approval, hospital policies, and specific case details.

Why Choose Cashless Health Insurance from Digit?

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  • Simple Online Processes - From buying a health insurance policy to making claims, it is paperless, easy, quick, and hassle-free! No hard copies, even for claims! This reduces delays and effort during claims.
  • No Age-Based or Zone-Based Co-Payment - Our health insurance comes with no age-based or zone-based copayment. This means that during health insurance claims, you need not pay anything from your pocket.
  • Cumulative Bonus - Up to 50% bonus for every claim-free year (with a maximum benefit of 100%). This increases your total coverage over time without increasing your premium, helping you handle larger medical expenses in future years.
  • No Room Rent Restriction - We understand that everyone has different preferences. That’s why we have no room rent restrictions. Choose any hospital room you prefer. It helps avoid hidden cost deductions that usually happen when room rent limits indirectly cap during a claim.
  • SI Wallet Benefit - If you exhaust your Sum Insured in health insurance during the policy period, we refill it for you. It ensures continued coverage even after a large claim in the same year.
  • Get Treated at Any Hospital - Choose from 9000+ network hospitals in India for a cashless treatment or opt for a reimbursement.
  • Wellness Benefits - Get exclusive 12+ wellness benefits in your health insurance on the Digit App in collaboration with top-rated health and wellness partners.

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.

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.

Wellness Program

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

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
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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%.
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..

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.

Worldwide Coverage
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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
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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
No Co-payment
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
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
3 Years
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
1-3 Years
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
₹ 1,00,000
Organ Donor Expenses
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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!

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.

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.

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.

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
Available as an Add-On
Available as an Add-On

What’s Not Covered in Health Insurance Plans Offered by Digit?

Pre-Natal & Post-Natal Expenses

Pre-Natal & Post-Natal Expenses

Pre-natal and post-natal medical expenses are not covered, unless they lead to hospitalisation.

PED Before Waiting Period

PED Before Waiting Period

In case of a pre-existing disease, unless the waiting period is over, the claim for that disease or illness cannot be made.

Hospitalisation without Doctor’s Recommendation

Hospitalisation without Doctor’s Recommendation

Any condition you get hospitalised for that doesn’t match the doctor’s prescription is not covered.

Add-on Options for Cashless Health Insurance with Digit

Enhance your cashless health insurance policy with add-ons at Digit. These add-ons are subject to underwriting approval and your eligibility at the time of purchase or renewal. Here’s a list of add-ons available that provide additional layers of protection beyond the basic coverage of your policy:

Consumable Cover

Consumable Cover

Pay 10% extra premium and we will also cover your non-medical expenses once your base claim is approved.

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

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

Network Hospital Discount

Opt for treatment at one of our network hospitals and receive a 10% discount on your premium with this add-on cover. However, a co-payment will be applicable if you get hospitalised in a non-network hospital.

Key Benefits of Cashless Health Insurance by Digit

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

Key Features Digit Benefit
Cashless Hospitals 9000+ Network Hospitals across India
Premium Discount Up to 20% Discount Available
Wellness Benefits Available from 12+ Wellness Partners
Cumulative Bonus Up to 50% for every claim-free year (with a maximum benefit of 100%)
Customisable Add-Ons 3 Add-ons available (Consumable Cover, Infinite Cumulative Bonus and Smart Save)*
Co-payment No Age-based or Zone-Based Co-payment
No Room Rent Restriction Choose any room of your choice without any extra charges

* These add-ons are subject to underwriting approval and your eligibility at the time of purchase or renewal

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How to File a Cashless Claim with Digit?

Filing a cashless claim with Digit involves coordinating with a network hospital, where the hospital requests approval from Digit and the eligible treatment costs are directly settled.

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Step 1: Choose a Digit Network Hospital

When you need to make a claim, select any of Digit’s 9000+ network hospitals.

Step 2: Inform Digit & Share Document at Hospital

Inform Digit at least 48 – 72 hours before admission to your chosen hospital. At the time of admission, provide your health e-card and KYC documents to the hospital and get a pre-authorisation form.

Step 3: Submit Pre-authorisation Request

Fill and sign the form, and ensure the hospital submits it to the Third-Party Administrator (TPA), who coordinates between the hospital and Digit.

Step 4: Claim Review & Approval

Digit reviews your request by checking coverage, policy terms, and medical necessity, and communicates the approval to the hospital. Once approved, your treatment will start and Digit directly settles the hospital bill.

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Step 1: Initiate Cashless Request

In case of emergency hospitalisation, you should start the cashless claim process within 24 hours of admission, as immediate treatment is required.

Step 2: Provide Insurance Details at the Hospital

At the network hospital, present your health insurance card, which will include your policy number, the name of your insurance provider, and the kind of policy you have.

Step 3: Fill and Submit Pre-authorisation Form

After completing the pre-authorization form, the insurance desk employee will accelerate the processing of your claim.

Note: You can contact Digit at 7709996079 for guidance on the cashless claim process and required steps.

What are the Documents Required for Cashless Claim Approval?

You must have a few important documents when visiting a cashless hospital in India. With no upfront fees, this procedure makes your hospital stay easy and hassle-free. The documents include:

Claim Documents

KYC Document

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What to Do if No Cashless Hospitals are Nearby

What to Do if No Cashless Hospitals are Nearby?

If there are no network hospitals nearby, you can still get treated at any hospital and later claim the expenses through the reimbursement process. Here's how to submit a claim for reimbursement:

  • In case of emergency or urgency, prioritise treatment at the closest hospital, even if it is not in your insurer’s network.
  • If it is planned hospitalisation, notify us about your treatment within 48 hours after the date of hospitalisation.
  • Avail your treatment and settlement bills that you have done out of your pocket.
  • Submit and upload all the necessary documents on your company’s portal to get the reimbursement.
  • The insurance company will verify all the documents and settle your claim after verifying.

What is the Difference Between Cashless Claim and Reimbursement Claim?

There are two types of processes you can opt for during claims in health insurance. A cashless claim or a reimbursement claim. Here’s a quick table to help you understand the key differences between the two:

Factors

Cashless Claim

Reimbursement Claim

What does it mean?

A cashless claim means your health insurer will take care of the bills, right from the start with the network hospital. You don’t need to pay any cash up front.

In a reimbursement claim, you will first have to make all payments for your hospital bill. Then, after your hospitalization, your medical documents will need to be submitted for your claim approval and reimbursement.

Do you need prior approval for claims?

You need to get your claim approved beforehand. At least 48-72 hours before in case of a planned hospitalization and within 24 hours in case of a medical emergency.

You don’t necessarily need to get your claim approved beforehand. The reimbursement process is initiated after your treatment and document verification.

Is it applicable in all hospitals?

Cashless claims are only applicable with your insurer’s network hospitals.

Reimbursement claims can be done through any hospital. It doesn’t matter if it is part of a network hospital or not.

What is the payment procedure?

The payment is processed directly by your insurance company and the hospital.

You must first make the payment and then the insurance company will return the money.

What are the documents required?

Basic verification documents, such as an Adhar card, health card, claim form, etc., are required.

For verification, a list of documents, including a claim form, hospitalisation bill, consultation paper, investigation reports, etc., is required.

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Planned or emergency treatment at network hospital

Treatment where cashless is unavailable

In simple terms, in a cashless claim, the insurance company pays the medical bill directly to the hospital and in reimbursement claim, you pay the medical bill to the hospital and later the insurer pays you.

Cashless vs Reimbursement Claim: Which is Better for You?

Both cashless and reimbursement claims serve the same purpose, but the better option depends on your situation, hospital choice, and financial preparedness.

Choose Cashless Claim

Choose Reimbursement Claim

You are visiting a network hospital

You are treated at a non-network hospital

You don’t want to arrange large funds upfront

You prefer a specific doctor or hospital outside the network

You prefer a smoother, hospital-managed process

Cashless approval is delayed or denied

You want quick admission without financial delays

You are financially prepared to pay upfront

 

You are in an emergency situation and doesn't have time to inform the insurer.

Common Reasons for Claim Rejection in a Cashless Medical Insurance

What are the Common Reasons for Claim Rejection in a Cashless Medical Insurance?

While cashless health insurance reduces upfront financial burden, claims can still be rejected if policy conditions or approval requirements are not met. Here are the most common reasons for cashless claim rejections.

  • Incomplete Waiting Period: There is a waiting period for specific conditions under every policy. You risk getting your claim denied if you file for a condition during this waiting time. To avoid, always check your policy waiting periods before planning treatment or hospitalisation.
  • Non-Disclosure of Information: Your claim may be denied if you hide any information regarding your health or any pertinent health information. To avoid claim rejection, always fill out your policy application accurately and truthfully.
  • False Information: The claim form may be rejected if it contains any false information. To prevent such issues, double-check all the information before filing the claim.
  • Pre-authorisation Request Not Approved: Cashless claims require insurer approval before or during hospitalisation. If this is denied, cashless facilities will not be available. To avoid, ensure the hospital submits correct documents and responds quickly to any insurer queries.
  • Treatment Not Covered Under Policy: If the procedure is listed under policy exclusions or not covered, the claim will be rejected. Always review inclusions/exclusions carefully, especially for planned treatments to avoid rejections.
  • Insufficient Documents: Failure to provide all required documentation is one of the primary causes of health claim rejection. Ensure that you provide the insurance company with all your medical documents, bills, and reports as requested to avoid rejections.
  • Pre-existing Conditions: Your claim may be denied if you haven't disclosed any pre-existing medical conditions when applying for insurance. Always provide your whole medical history to prevent your claim from being denied.
  • Timeframe Crossed: If you fail to notify your insurance company of your hospital stay within the predetermined time window, your claim can be rejected.

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What are the Common Mistakes to Avoid in Cashless Health Insurance Claims?

Even though cashless claims are designed to be simple, small mistakes during the process can lead to delays, partial approvals, or even rejection:

Mistake

How to Avoid It

Choosing a non-network hospital where cashless facility is not available.

Always check your insurer’s network hospital list before admission

Not informing the insurer on time which leads to approval denial

Inform in advance (planned) or within required timeline (emergency)

Incomplete pre-authorisation form leading to delayed claim processing

Ensure hospital submits complete and accurate details

Assuming all expenses are covered and ending up paying out-of-pocket expenses for treatment.

Understand co-pay, exclusions, and non-medical expenses in your policy.

Not checking available sum insured leading to partial approval of claim

Track your remaining sum insured before admission or buy a top-up plan to be prepared for emergency in advance

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

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

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

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

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

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! ☺️

Digit Settled 9.16 Lakh Claims in FY 2024-25

The data below is for all the products as given in the table below:

9.16 Lakh Claims Settled

9.16 Lakh Claims Settled

Digit settled 9.16 lakh claims in FY 2024–25. Of the total, 2,18,082 were health-related claims, including travel and personal accident, each one settled with care, not delay. Behind each of those claims was an unexpected moment, an accident, an illness, a trip gone wrong, and every time, we showed up. 

Because when life takes a sudden turn, your insurance should move forward, not hold you back.

₹4,622 Crore Paid in Claims

₹4,622 Crore Paid in Claims

At Digit, protection isn’t a promise; it’s an action. In FY 2024–25, we settled claims worth ₹4,622 crore, stepping in when our customers needed us most. Out of the total, ₹1,374 crore was paid towards health insurance claims alone, proof that when it comes to care, we are always there.

Quick settlements, zero confusion, and absolute peace of mind.

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FAQs about Cashless Health Insurance

What is a Network Hospital?

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A medical facility that partners with an insurance company is known as a network hospital. In a medical emergency, policyholders can visit the network hospital and use the cashless health insurance claim.

A medical facility that partners with an insurance company is known as a network hospital. In a medical emergency, policyholders can visit the network hospital and use the cashless health insurance claim.

Is cashless facility available in all health insurance plans?

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No, cashless facility is not available in all hospitals for every plan. It is only available if your insurer has a tie-up with the hospital (network hospital). Most health insurance plans offer cashless benefits, but it depends on the hospital network of the insurer.

No, cashless facility is not available in all hospitals for every plan. It is only available if your insurer has a tie-up with the hospital (network hospital). Most health insurance plans offer cashless benefits, but it depends on the hospital network of the insurer.

What is the time limit to inform the insurer for a cashless claim?

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You must inform your insurer at least 48-72 hours before planned hospitalisation and within 24 hours in case of emergency hospitalisation to avail cashless treatment without delays.

You must inform your insurer at least 48-72 hours before planned hospitalisation and within 24 hours in case of emergency hospitalisation to avail cashless treatment without delays.

Do I have to pay anything from my pocket during a cashless claim?

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This depends on whether your health insurance comes with a copayment or not. If it comes with a percentage of copayment, then at the time of claim, you will have to pay a small amount from your pocket depending on your hospital bill.

This depends on whether your health insurance comes with a copayment or not. If it comes with a percentage of copayment, then at the time of claim, you will have to pay a small amount from your pocket depending on your hospital bill.

Does cashless claim mean 100% of the bill is covered?

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No, the insurer will pay only as per your policy coverage. Any exclusions, limits, or non-medical expenses will have to be paid by you.

No, the insurer will pay only as per your policy coverage. Any exclusions, limits, or non-medical expenses will have to be paid by you.

Can I convert a cashless claim into a reimbursement claim?

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Yes, if your cashless claim is not approved or partially approved, you can still proceed with the treatment and later apply for reimbursement by submitting all required documents.

Yes, if your cashless claim is not approved or partially approved, you can still proceed with the treatment and later apply for reimbursement by submitting all required documents.

How to choose the best health insurance in India for cashless treatment?

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One of the primary reasons people buy health insurance is because of the benefit of cashless claims. To choose the best cashless medical insurance, always look for features such as: Claim settlement process: Get an idea of how efficient your insurer is with cashless claims). Number of network hospitals: Check if there are network hospital near your location. Processes: Understand if the claim process is simple or complicated. Copayment: See whether your claims will be completely cashless or whether you have to pay a percentage of the bill or not. Check for Reviews: Know the brand’s overall reviews and reputation and you’ll be able to make the right choice.

One of the primary reasons people buy health insurance is because of the benefit of cashless claims. To choose the best cashless medical insurance, always look for features such as:

  • Claim settlement process: Get an idea of how efficient your insurer is with cashless claims).
  • Number of network hospitals: Check if there are network hospital near your location.
  • Processes: Understand if the claim process is simple or complicated.
  • Copayment: See whether your claims will be completely cashless or whether you have to pay a percentage of the bill or not.
  • Check for Reviews: Know the brand’s overall reviews and reputation and you’ll be able to make the right choice.

Do I need to inform my insurer before cashless hospitalisation?

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Yes, discuss your hospital stay with your health insurance company.  According to most policies, you must notify your health insurance company of your anticipated hospitalisation at least 48-72 hours before being admitted to the network hospital.

Yes, discuss your hospital stay with your health insurance company.  According to most policies, you must notify your health insurance company of your anticipated hospitalisation at least 48-72 hours before being admitted to the network hospital.

How long does a cashless claim approval take?

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Cashless claim approval typically happens within minutes to a few hours, depending on the insurer and hospital. At Digit, over 75% of claims are approved within 30 minutes.

Cashless claim approval typically happens within minutes to a few hours, depending on the insurer and hospital. At Digit, over 75% of claims are approved within 30 minutes.

Is a cashless claim better than a reimbursement claim?

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In general, yes. A cashless claim procedure is preferable to a reimbursement claim procedure under health insurance due to its convenience, quickness, and hassle-free nature.

In general, yes. A cashless claim procedure is preferable to a reimbursement claim procedure under health insurance due to its convenience, quickness, and hassle-free nature.

Is OPD covered in cashless health insurance?

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Yes, OPD is covered in cashless health insurance at Digit. However, it depends on your chosen health insurance policy since some health insurers provide OPD benefits while others don’t. Read the policy wording before opting for health insurance to learn about OPD coverage.

Yes, OPD is covered in cashless health insurance at Digit. However, it depends on your chosen health insurance policy since some health insurers provide OPD benefits while others don’t. Read the policy wording before opting for health insurance to learn about OPD coverage.

Does cashless health insurance allow me to receive tax benefits?

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Yes, you can avail medical insurance tax benefit according to Section 80D of the Income Tax Act. You can avail yourself of tax benefits of up to 25,000 if you are below 60 years of age.

Yes, you can avail medical insurance tax benefit according to Section 80D of the Income Tax Act. You can avail yourself of tax benefits of up to 25,000 if you are below 60 years of age.

How many claims are permitted annually under cashless health insurance coverage?

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You can claim health insurance multiple times until your sum insured is exhausted.

You can claim health insurance multiple times until your sum insured is exhausted.

Who is a TPA?

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TPA stands for Third Party Administrator. The health insurance company's agent is TPA. It serves as a go-between for the insured person and the insurance company. Its main responsibility is to handle all insurance and cashless claims regarding hospital stays and medical bills.

TPA stands for Third Party Administrator. The health insurance company's agent is TPA. It serves as a go-between for the insured person and the insurance company. Its main responsibility is to handle all insurance and cashless claims regarding hospital stays and medical bills.