Senior First Gold

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Senior First Gold plan is designed for senior citizens only. This is the first version of Senior First, which comes with features required for this age group, such as pre and post hospitalization coverage, no sub-limit on general health treatments, air ambulance, etc. This plan is a good option, but this plan comes with a 50% co-payment, but you have revised it from 50% to 0% co-payment.

 

Senior First Gold - Key Highlights

Air Ambulance

Covers air ambulance up to 2,50,000 per hospitalization

No sub-limits

No sub-limit on common health like cataract, joint replacements or cancer ..etc.

No Pre-issuance Medical Tests

No medical examination is required for issuing the policy

100% CSR

100% claim settlement ratio in last 3 months

10,769+ Hospitals

More then 10,000+ hospitals pan India

Modern Treatments

Covers modern treatments up to SI

Features & Benefits

Shared Room

Note: Room rent limits can impact all expenses related to hospitalization. For better coverage, ensure that your health plan does not have any room rent limits.

 

10,769+ cashless hospitals in India

Note:
A large hospital network will allow you to get hassle-free treatment across India without any co-payments and reimbursements, make sure the nearest hospital is included in the network hospital list of your insurer company.

 
 

50% Co-Pay (50% paid by insurer)

Note:
Always ensure that your health plan does not have any co-pay so that you do not have to spend a single penny from your pocket.

 
 
Up to 60 days

Note:
It covers all medical expenses like doctor visits, tests, diagnosis, etc. before hospitalization.
 
Up to 180 days

Note:
This covers all medical expenses, such as doctors’ medication, follow-up and recovery treatment after discharge
 
All day-care treatments covered

Note:
All treatments that take less than 24 hours and do not require you to be hospitalised fall under day care treatment.
 
Up to SI

Note:
Hospitalization at home is possible when beds are not available in the hospital or on medical advice.
 

up to INR 2,000 per hospitalization

Note: Covers ambulance charges before and after the hospitalization 

 

Value Added Services

Individual: upto Rs.  5,000 per Insured; Family Floater: up to Rs. 10,000 per policy

Note: Applicable for insured persons who are 18 years or above.

 

Waiting periods

30 days (except accidents)

Note: The policy will start covering you after 30 days are calculated from the date of issue of your policy.
 
24 months

Note: Those illnesses which take time to develop in the body are called slow-growing illnesses like hernia, cataracts, knee replacement..etc.
 
2 years

Note: All the illnesses before buying the policy come under Pre-Existing Diseases (PED), like diabetes, thyroid, etc.
 

Additional Features

Up to SI

Note: This feature is good if the treatment requires the Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) treatment, make sure your policy covers AYUSH treatments.
 
Up to SI 

Note:
This is the important feature in future, it may need.
 
Up to SI

Note:
sub-limit of INR 1 Lac per claim on few robotic surgeries
 
Up to Rs. 2,50,000 per Hospitalisation

Note:
sub-limit of INR 1 Lac per claim on few robotic surgeries
 

Maternity Benefit(s)

Not Covered

Note: Covers expenses related to child delivery and pre and post delivery care. Couples who are planning or expecting a baby can add this feature to their health policy.
 

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Available Add-ons

Note: Available option 1 Lacs / 2 Lacs / 3 Lacs / 4 Lacs / 5 Lacs

Note: Available options 0% / 20% / 30% / 40%

Exclusions

Note: All the cosmetic procedures are not covered, like plastic surgery, hair transplants, and weight loss treatments, unless medically necessary.
Note: Any self-harm and suicide is not covered.
Note:Any medical condition arising due to alcohol or drug abuse is not covered.
Note: Injuries due to war, terrorism, or nuclear hazards are not covered.
Note: Procedures that are not medically approved or experimental are excluded.
Note: Birth diseases and defects are not covered.

Note: To know more about the exclusions details, please refer to the policy wording.

About Niva Bupa Health Insurance

Niva Bupa Health Insurance, formerly known as Max Bupa, is a standalone health insurance company in India that focuses only on health insurance and not on other insurance. It is a joint venture company between True North Indian based company and Bupa which is a global healthcare company established in 1947. It has a strong presence in India and Niva Bupa has a wide network to provide a hassle-free-cashless claim process. The company focuses exclusively on health insurance to provide the best for individuals, families, and senior citizens. The company is committed to making quality healthcare accessible and affordable.

FAQs

There is an option to choose for 10% & 20% co –Payment.

1 Year – Nil
2 Years – 7.5%
3 Years – 10%

Hospitalization expenses incurred abroad shall be paid up to sum insured. This benefit is available
for Sum Insured of 25 Lakhs and above.

Yes, you may file multiple claims in the year, subject to the total amount of the claims not exceeding
the sum insured on your policy.

Latest review

Dr Sachin Kumar Nagar

April 13, 2025

Coverage is good but I wish OPD consultations were included.