{"id":7301,"date":"2022-05-16T23:12:07","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T17:42:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aayushbhaskar.com\/?p=7301"},"modified":"2022-05-16T23:12:07","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T17:42:07","slug":"list-of-hidden-insurance-costs-to-avoid-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aayushbhaskar.com\/list-of-hidden-insurance-costs-to-avoid-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Hidden Insurance Costs To Avoid in India","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

You know that insurance is a good idea, but let’s be honest\u2014you’re not going to spend your hard-earned money on something you don’t need.<\/span><\/p>\n

And that’s why we’re here. <\/span><\/p>\n

We’re going to tell you all about the hidden insurance costs in India, so you know exactly what to look out for when buying a policy, and how much money you can save by being prepared!<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are the Hidden Insurance Costs to Avoid in India?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are many hidden insurance costs to avoid in India. <\/span><\/p>\n

The following are some typically hidden insurance costs to avoid:<\/span><\/p>\n

Schooling and Education\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The medical treatment of the insured is often required, which can impact premium costs. For example, if you have a sickness or injury in school or are caught smoking or drinking, these may lead to additional charges. <\/span><\/p>\n

Also, with policyholders that are older children and teenagers, the insurance company may charge higher premiums as they wish to get more security if they get sick.<\/span><\/p>\n

Personal Background\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

If your insurance company finds out that you have a criminal background or are a troublemaker in school, you may have to pay a higher premium. Also, if there are certain things like smoking or drinking in your background, these will increase premiums. Special discounts sometimes apply, but they take some effort to get.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accidents<\/span><\/h3>\n

These are usually covered and often raise premiums due to claims. However, if the accident was due to your own fault, you should expect to pay a lot more. Accident coverage is broken down into two parts. <\/span><\/p>\n

The first covers the costs of a doctor, ambulance, and hospital stay. However, if you need a prosthesis or have to go abroad for treatment, it’s not covered, meaning your insurance doesn’t cover the total cost of your accident.<\/span><\/p>\n

Debt Insurance<\/span><\/h3>\n

Debt insurance is offered to protect your credit cards<\/a> and loans if you can’t repay them due to illness, disability, or death. <\/span><\/p>\n

How much protection there is, and the cost will depend on your policy. For example, if your credit card has a $500 limit, chances are getting $500 life insurance will cost a lot more than $500 debt insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Medical Discount Plan<\/span><\/h3>\n

It sounds like a good deal \u2013 you pay a flat rate for discounted medical services and dental work covered by the plan, and you can see any doctor for less than average costs. <\/span><\/p>\n

You can never see other doctors for free, and you have to pay the total amount, even if it is cheaper than having an in-network doctor or dentist see you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Insurance Payment Directly From Your Salary<\/span><\/h3>\n

You get less protection, as the premium will be higher than if you paid it out of your pocket. With this option, ask yourself if you need the insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n

After all, medical costs are likely to go up, and lower salaries mean it will be more difficult to afford more coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Misleading Policy Proposal<\/span><\/h3>\n

The insurer itself can provide misleading information about the premium rates to lure in customers to use them as negotiating tools with prospective customers. <\/span><\/p>\n

This is common as many insurers will offer a meager premium to draw in customers. As a result, there is massive variation in quotations given by different companies, providing no clue about the actual costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

High Premiums for Low Value of Benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you have a high deductible, the insurance company will not pay for any deductible amount. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, many people end up paying much higher premiums for policies with low benefits, which gives rise to under insurance and insurance costs that can be avoided by reading the fine print thoroughly before you purchase an insurance policy from the insurer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Annual Renewal Premiums<\/span><\/h3>\n

Many insurers require you to pay a renewal premium annually, leading to charges that you must avoid. Find the market to get the best deals and compare the renewal premium prices you are paying the insurer. <\/span><\/p>\n

If lower prices are available, take your business elsewhere without delay. You can also change your policy to avoid the renewal premiums.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Lower Insurance Costs?<\/span><\/h2>\n

One of the easiest ways to reduce your insurance costs is by acquiring the services of an insurance agent who can guide you through the process and help you understand what to look for when choosing a policy. As well as how to save money<\/a> on your insurance premium by shopping around for the best deal. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you can get a good quote, it’s worth checking out and getting more than one quote from different providers to see which one offers the best price.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n

When it comes to insurance costs, you need to be on the lookout for hidden fees and not just what will happen if your house burns down. <\/span><\/p>\n

You need to be aware of everything before you sign up for a policy and see if it is worth paying the premium price or if you can get a better deal elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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