GHC_FAQs
GHC_FAQs
What are all the waiting periods under the Group Health
Insurance?
For each Team Member and their family covered under the group health insurance:
● There is an initial waiting period of 15 days for Covid-19 from the date of
enrollment of each member.
● There is an initial waiting period of 30 days for any other hospitalization than
Covid-19 (not applicable in the case of accidental hospitalization) from the
date of enrollment of each member.
● Pre-existing diseases are not covered for 4 years from the date of enrollment.
Insurance Glossary
What is the meaning of Cashless Treatment?
Insurance companies team up with hospitals. If you visit one of these partnered
hospitals for treatment, you won't need to pay the full amount upfront.
Instead, you'll only need to cover certain costs like co-pay, deductible, refundable
deposit, any room charges beyond eligibility, and non-medical expenses. Also, the
insurance company will handle the bill directly with the hospital.
To avail of this cashless treatment, you need to inform your insurance company that
you'll be getting admitted to one of their network hospitals. Additionally, you'll need to
provide your policy details at the hospital.
Remember, though, that insurance companies sometimes change their list of
network hospitals. So, if you're planning a treatment, it's always a good idea to check
with your insurer for an updated list and the hospital you are planning to get admitted
to whether they are in network with the insurer.
What is the meaning of Copay?
A copay is when the policyholder needs to pay a certain percentage of the total claim
amount. The insurance company will cover the remaining portion.
For example, if you have a 20% copay, you must pay 20% of the expenses, and the
insurance company will cover the rest. Generally, the copay element ranges between
0% and 20%.