Things To Consider While Buying Group Health Insurance Policy
Things to consider while buying group health insurance policy-
Check your Employee's needs
Group health insurance does not work the same way for every company. Each part has different requirements. Small businesses require accident coverage to protect their young, single, and often traveling employees. Mid-sized businesses need maternity benefits, and senior executives demand critical sickness coverage.
Sum Insured
Sum insured is the maximum coverage in a health insurance plan, which can be claimed yearly. Choose higher amounts insured for group health insurance to cater to rising medical expenditures and increased hospitalization bills due to the pandemic and medical inflation.
List of network hospitals
A list of network hospitals is provided by the insurer when you purchase health insurance. These hospitals have an agreement with the insurance to provide cashless hospitalization. It reduces the stress of making financial arrangements, especially in times of crisis like Covid-19. Employers should check the network hospital list in group health insurance plans.
Claim Settlement Ratio
The claim settlement ratio is the percentage of claims satisfied by the insurer out of the total received. A ratio of more than 90 is considered good. For your employees' convenience, it's important for the insurance carrier to have a quick claim settlement process.
Wellness Benefits
In the Covid era, mental health is important due to social distancing. Employers should select group health plans that include wellness factors. Insurers offer rewards for staying healthy, track wellness through wearables and apps, and give renewal discounts. However, few Indian corporations place a premium on wellness and prevention.