BSLI Cancer Shield Plan

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The Birla Sun Life Insurance Cancer Shield Plan offered by Birla Sun Life Insurance (BSLI) is a traditional non-participating health insurance plan that offers policyholders with coverage in the event of the policyholder contracting cancer by covering medical expenses related to treatment. The plan covers all stages of cancer and also provides policyholders with the option of receiving a monthly income for 5 policy years in the case of a cancer diagnosis. Policyholders who are diagnosed with cancer will also have their premiums for 5 years waived, resulting in significant savings.

The Cancer Care policy is a regular pay policy and one individual can be insured under the policy for the entirety of the policy term. Policyholders can choose a policy term ranging between 5 to 20 years based on their requirements.

Eligibility- Who is the BSLI Cancer Shield Plan for?

The BSLI Cancer Shield Plan is a health insurance plan that provides cover in the event of the policyholder contracting cancer. The policy is an ideal policy those looking to protect themselves from the high costs associated with cancer treatment. The eligibility criteria for this plan is provided in the table below:

Sum Assured and Premium Range- What you get and what it costs?

Sum Assured:

The sum assured is the amount payable by the insurer excluding any add-ons or bonuses. The minimum sum assured under this plan is Rs.10 lakhs while the maximum sum assured payable is Rs.50 lakhs. The BLSI Cancer Shield Plan offers policyholders a choice of two sum assured options based on their requirements. The two options offered are as follows:

Level Sum Assured- Under this option, the sum assured remains the same, with the effective sum assured amount being 100% of the initial sum assured throughout the policy term.

Increasing Sum Assured- Under this option, the effective sum assured in the first year of the policy would be 100% and would increase by 10% each year provided no claim is made. The sum assured would increase till the 10th policy year.

Premium:

The premium is the amount payable by the policyholder. The premium amount payable under the policy would depend on factors such as the sum assured amount selected, the policy term, premium paying mode, age and gender of the policyholder etc.

The plan is a regular premium paying plan and the policy allows for either annual, semi-annual, quarterly or monthly premium payment modes.

Plan Coverage- What the BSLI Cancer Shield Plan covers?

The plan coverage is as mentioned below:

• The policyholder chooses the sum assured amount he/she wishes to receive as well as the type of sum assured (level or increasing).
• The policyholder then chooses the policy term and premium paying mode (annual, semi-annual, quarterly or monthly).
• The premium amount would be calculated based on the above variables.
• The policyholder can choose to receive a monthly income in the event of contracting cancer, in which case the monthly income payments would commence the month following the diagnosis.

The coverage offered under this plan is as follows:

Riders/Add-on Plans:

There are no riders attached to the BSLI Cancer Shield Plan.

Exclusions - What the BSLI Cancer Shield Plan doesn’t cover?

The BSLI Cancer Shield Plan provides coverage in the event of the policyholder contracting certain types of cancer at either an early or late stage. However there are certain exceptions, as listed below:

• Pre-existing disease: If the policyholder has any symptoms, condition or ailment for which the policyholder has received treatment or was diagnosed within a span of 48 months before buying the policy, these conditions would be excluded under the policy and no benefit would be paid out.
• If the cancer diagnosis occurred during the waiting period or thee were symptoms that indicated a diagnosis of cancer.
• Any medical conditions that the policyholder had or was a result of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), AIDS related complications or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
• Any medical condition due to the policyholder donating his/her organs.
• Any medical condition due to nuclear contamination or from radioactive material or nuclear fuel or property.
• Any medical conditions that was a result, either directly or indirectly, of drug, alcohol or substance abuse.

Other Key Features- Freelook Period, Surrender Value, Grace Period etc.

Additional features and benefits are listed below:

Tax Benefits- How You Can Save With the BSLI Cancer Shield Plan?

The BSLI Cancer Shield plan provides policyholders with a number of benefits and advantages. In addition to these, policyholders can also save on tax by investing in this policy. The tax benefits that policyholders can avail are mentioned below:

• Under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act of 1961, policyholders stand to receive tax benefits on amounts paid towards a life insurance premium.
• Under Section 10 (10D) of the Income Tax Act of 1961, policyholders can receive tax breaks on the benefits received under a life insurance policy.

Other Benefits- How You Can Save With BSLI Cancer Shield Plan?

Policyholders stand to receive benefits if they are diagnosed with cancer during the policy term, providing them with financial assistance. In addition to the policy’s tax benefits and policy benefits, policyholders can also enjoy the following:

Birla Sun Life provides policyholders with a hassle-free claims processing procedure with a quick turnaround time along with a step-by-step guide to filing a claim and tracking it. Policyholders will be able to map their claim request on the company’s website and receive updates on the status of a claim filed.

To make it easier for individuals and policyholders to access policy documents and brochures, the company has made all its policies and information pertaining to them available online. Policyholders can also log in to their account on the website and track claims, premium payments and other documents pertaining to their policy.

Policyholders can also make premium payments from the comfort of their home by paying through credit or debit card, netbanking, NEFT or through standing orders. This is in addition to offline modes of payment such as cheque or cash.

Why you should buy the BSLI Cancer Shield Plan from Birla Sun Life?

Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited (BSLI) is a joint venture between the Aditya Birla Group and Sun Life Financial Inc., one of the world’s leading insurance companies. The company was founded in the year 2000 and has provided life insurance products to both individuals as well as groups, catering to a diverse customer base. The company provides a range of options and has received a number of accolades, being consistently ranked among the top 3 insurance providers in the country. With over 550 branches across the country and over 1 lakh advisors, the company has a wide network, making it accessible across all corners of the country.

The company also provides specialised insurance plans that cater to specific needs, such as the Cancer Shield policy, providing protection and coverage to individuals at an affordable cost.