Glossary
Specific Illness Waiting Period
A wait for listed illnesses and surgeries, such as cataract or hernia.
Policies list conditions and procedures that are covered only after a set wait, commonly 24 months, regardless of whether you had them before. Accidents are exempt. Some plans, such as Star Young Star, use 12 months.
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DeductibleCo-payment (Co-pay)IDV (Insured Declared Value)No Claim Bonus (NCB)Claim Settlement Ratio (CSR)Incurred Claim Ratio (ICR)
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