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Is there any Health insurance policy which covers pregnancy?

Dr Deepak Mendiratta
Health Insurance, Max Healthcare Institute Ltd, New Delhi

Q: I would like to know whether any health insurance companies exists in India, which covers for pregnant women, including charges of hospitalisation in case of a caesarean delivery.

A:Individual Medical Insurance policies do not provide for maternity benefits (normal or caesarean) under the policy terms. But in case a group policy is issued, maternity benefits can be provided on payment of extra premium. A group policy is issued when there is a pre-defined group viz employees in an organisation, credit card customers/account holders of a particular bank etc. You may find out in case such a policy is available for your organisation.