Buying health insurance is one of the smartest financial decisions you can make for yourself and your family. Medical costs are rising rapidly in India, and even a short hospital stay can burn a big hole in your pocket. Unfortunately, many people rush into buying health insurance policies without carefully reviewing the fine print—and this leads to unpleasant surprises at the time of claim. If you are planning to buy a health insurance policy, it is very important to understand what to check before signing up. Here are the 4 most common mistakes to avoid when buying health insurance in India : 1. Agreeing to the Co-Payment Clause A co-payment clause means that the policyholder has to bear a fixed percentage of the hospital bill from their own pocket, while the insurer pays the rest. For example, if your policy has a 20% co-payment clause and your hospital bill is ₹5 lakh, you will have to pay ₹1 lakh yourself. Many buyers unknowingly accept policies with high co-payment clauses...
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