HDFC ERGO General Insurance
My:Health Suraksha
Sum insured options: 3L, 5L, 10L, 15L, 25L
Feature DNA
Coverage Basics
Room Rent Limit
1% of SI per day across all variants
Room rent is limited to 1% of SI even on higher sum insured variants. On a 10L policy, this means 10,000/day which is barely adequate for private rooms in metro hospitals.
Co-Payment
Nil (up to age 60); 20% above 65
Network Hospitals
13,100+
Daycare Procedures
520+ procedures
Waiting Periods
Pre-Existing Waiting
48 months
Maternity Cover
Covered after 36 months, 40,000 limit
40,000 maternity cap is one of the lowest in the market. Does not cover newborn care expenses.
Wellness Benefits
Mental Health
Covered per Mental Healthcare Act
AYUSH Coverage
Covered with 25% of SI limit
Annual Health Checkup
After every claim-free year
Domiciliary Treatment
Covered with conditions
Claims Features
No Claim Bonus
Up to 50% cumulative bonus
Restoration Benefit
50% restoration for unrelated illness
Only 50% restoration (vs 100% on competitors) and only for unrelated illness.
Ambulance Cover
Up to 2,000 per hospitalisation
2,000 ambulance cap is inadequate. Private ambulances in metros charge 3,000-8,000.
Organ Donor
Covered up to SI
Score Breakdown
Premium Estimates
Indicative annual premiums for a 5 lakh sum insured individual policy. Actual premiums vary by age, location, and health status.
| Age Group | Estimated Premium (5L SI) |
|---|---|
| Age 30 | ₹5,800/yr |
| Age 45 | ₹12,600/yr |
| Age 60 | ₹26,400/yr |
Key Exclusions
Gotcha Alerts (4)
Room Rent Limit
Room rent is limited to 1% of SI even on higher sum insured variants. On a 10L policy, this means 10,000/day which is barely adequate for private rooms in metro hospitals.
Source: My:Health Suraksha Policy Wording
Maternity Cover
40,000 maternity cap is one of the lowest in the market. Does not cover newborn care expenses.
Source: My:Health Suraksha Policy Wording
Ambulance Cover
2,000 ambulance cap is inadequate. Private ambulances in metros charge 3,000-8,000.
Source: My:Health Suraksha Policy Wording
Restoration Benefit
Only 50% restoration (vs 100% on competitors) and only for unrelated illness.
Source: My:Health Suraksha Policy Wording
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Oquilia Analysis: My:Health Suraksha
My:Health Suraksha from HDFC ERGO General Insurance is a family floater health insurance plan that has earned an Oquilia Score of 7.4/10, placing it in the “Good” category. This score is derived from our analysis of 14 critical coverage parameters, cross-referenced against industry benchmarks and the actual policy wording filed with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
Starting with the coverage fundamentals, this plan offers room rent limits that buyers should be aware of. Room rent is one of the most consequential features in a health insurance policy because exceeding the limit does not just result in paying the room rent difference — it triggers proportionate deductions across the entire hospital bill, including surgery charges, doctor fees, and medication costs. For co-payment, this plan offers nil (up to age 60); 20% above 65, which means the policyholder will need to bear a portion of every claim from their own funds.
The pre-existing disease waiting period stands at 48 months, which is on the longer side compared to leading plans in the market. Buyers with existing health conditions should factor this waiting period into their purchase decision, as any claim related to a pre-existing condition during this period will be outright rejected.
On the wellness and benefits front, the plan includes coverage for AYUSH treatments (Covered with 25% of SI limit), mental health (Covered per Mental Healthcare Act), and domiciliary treatment (Covered with conditions). The no-claim bonus structure offers Up to 50% cumulative bonus, which is reasonable but not the most competitive. Restoration benefit is available but with conditions: 50% restoration for unrelated illness.
We flagged 4 gotcha alerts for this plan. These are fine-print conditions that most buyers overlook during purchase but discover painfully at claim time. Each gotcha is sourced directly from the policy wording and represents a material condition that could affect claim outcomes. For families, it is especially important to review the maternity and newborn coverage terms, as these often have extended waiting periods and low caps.
In terms of value for money, the estimated premium for a 30-year-old at 5 lakh sum insured is ₹5,800 per year. When evaluated against the feature depth delivered at this price point, My:Health Suraksha offers reasonable value for its price segment, though buyers should weigh the gotcha alerts carefully. We recommend comparing this plan side-by-side with at least one alternative using the Oquilia comparison tool to ensure it aligns with your specific health profile and financial needs.
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