Term Insurance
Term insurance is a life insurance policy that provides financial coverage to the policyholder for a specific period (term). In the event of the policyholder's death during this term, the insurance company pays a death benefit to the nominee. It is designed purely for financial protection without any maturity benefits.
Key Features
- Affordable Premium: Term insurance is more affordable compared to other types of life insurance.
- Coverage Period: Available for 10, 20, or 30 years, or until a specific age.
- Death Benefit: Pays the sum assured to the nominee upon the policyholder's death.
- No Maturity Benefit: If the policyholder survives the term, no benefit is paid unless it's a "return of premium" plan.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is a type of insurance policy that provides financial coverage for medical expenses, including hospitalization, surgeries, and treatments. It is aimed at reducing the financial burden of healthcare costs
Key Features
- Medical Expense Coverage: Covers hospital bills, doctor fees, diagnostic tests, and more.
- Cashless Facility: Many policies offer a cashless treatment option at network hospitals.
- Pre and Post-Hospitalization: Covers expenses incurred before and after hospitalization for a defined period.
- Critical Illness Coverage: Add-ons available for diseases like cancer, heart attack, etc.
- Benefits:
Protects against rising healthcare costs.
Includes preventive care, such as annual health check-ups.
Tax benefits under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act