Plan Overview
Star Special Care is a specialized health insurance plan designed for children aged 3 to 25 years diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It aims to provide comprehensive coverage tailored to the unique healthcare needs of these children.
Policy Details
- Policy Term: 1 year
- Sum Insured: Rs. 3,00,000/-
- No pre-acceptance medical check-up required, though prior treatment records need to be submitted.
Coverage Highlights
- Room, boarding, nursing expenses up to Rs. 5,000/- per day
- Shared accommodation benefits with specified limits
- Surgeon, anesthetist, medical practitioner, consultancy fees
- Anesthesia, blood, oxygen, operation theatre charges, surgical appliances, medicines
- Emergency ambulance charges up to Rs. 750/- per hospitalization
- Post-hospitalization expenses up to 7% of hospitalization costs or actuals incurred up to 60 days after discharge
- Coverage for all day-care treatments
Specific Treatment Sublimits
- Adeno Tonsillectomy: Rs. 25,000/-
- Hospitalization for treatment of seizures: Rs. 30,000/-
- Hospitalization for fracture surgery: up to 20% of sum insured
- Botox injections (inpatient only): Rs. 5,000/- per sitting, max Rs. 20,000/-
- Behavioral, Physiotherapy, Occupational, and Speech Therapy (including outpatient): Up to Rs. 1,500/-
Co-payment & Waiting Periods
- 20% co-payment on each claim
- Waiting periods:
- 30 days standard waiting period
- 24 months for specified illnesses/diseases/treatments
- 48 months for pre-existing diseases (autism not considered pre-existing)
Exclusions
- Circumcision, vaccinations (except post-bite treatment)
- Congenital defects, cerebral palsy, genetic abnormalities
- Dental treatments except due to accidents requiring hospitalization
- Cosmetic surgery, weight control treatments, Lasik surgery
- Psychological/psychiatric treatments without indication
- Non-allopathic treatments
- Expenses for non-medically necessary hospitalizations
- And several others as specified in the policy document
Renewal & Portability
- Renewable up to 25 years of age
- Portability available with prior application before renewal
Claims Process
- 24-hour helpline for assistance
- Cashless hospitalization at network hospitals
- Reimbursement with supporting documents at non-network hospitals
Additional Benefits
- Direct in-house quick claim settlement with no TPA involvement
- Tax benefits under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act
Important Notes
- Free look period of 15 days available for policy review after receipt
- Grace period of 30 days for renewal to maintain benefits continuity
- Cancellation and refund rules detailed in the policy