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Updated 2026-10-18What is TL;DR?

A well-built base plan: no room-rent cap, no mandatory co-pay, unlimited recharge and a claim-proof cumulative bonus. Avoid the Smart Select discount unless your preferred hospitals are on its list.

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  • Pricing band: Quote-based (age, city and cover)
  • Best for: families, individuals

Key facts

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Pricing
Quote-based (age, city and cover)
Best for
families, individuals

Plan details from the policy wording

Product UIN CHIHLIP27061V032627. Checked on 2026-10-18.

Care Supreme plan details
Sum insured optionsRs 5L, 7L, 10L, 15L, 20L, 25L, 50L, 75L, 1Cr, 6Cr
Entry ageAdults 18 years and above (no upper limit); children 90 days to 24 years
Room rentNo room-rent cap in the base plan (optional modification restricts it to twin sharing or single private room for a lower premium)
Co-paymentNone mandatory. Optional 5-50% co-pay; Smart Select adds a 20% co-pay outside its listed hospitals
Pre-existing disease wait36 months (optional modification to 1 or 2 years)
Initial waiting period30 days
Specific illness wait24 months for named ailments (optional modification to 1 year)
Restoration / resetUnlimited Automatic Recharge
No-claim / cumulative bonusCumulative Bonus of 50% of sum insured a year, up to 100%, not reduced on a claim
Pre / post hospitalisation60 days before / 180 days after
Day careAll day care procedures, up to sum insured
AYUSHCovered up to sum insured
Notable optional add-onsInstant Cover, PED and named-ailment wait modification, deductibles, Cumulative Bonus Super, air ambulance, Unlimited Care

Sources

Insurers revise wordings. The policy wording issued with your policy is what counts, so check it before you buy.

Detailed review

Pros

  • No room-rent cap and no mandatory co-pay in the base plan
  • Cumulative bonus of 50% a year that a claim does not reduce
  • Unlimited automatic recharge of cover
  • No upper entry age for adults

Cons

  • Standard 36-month pre-existing disease wait unless you pay to shorten it
  • Choosing Smart Select to save premium adds a 20% co-pay outside listed hospitals

Our verdict

tldr.money editorial score: Not scored yet

A well-built base plan: no room-rent cap, no mandatory co-pay, unlimited recharge and a claim-proof cumulative bonus. Avoid the Smart Select discount unless your preferred hospitals are on its list.

This is our editorial assessment, not a customer rating, and we do not publish testimonials. See how we score.

Alternatives to compare

Care Supreme alternatives
CriteriaCare SupremeCare Classic
ScoreNot scored yet8/10
PricingQuote-based (age, city and cover)Rs 13k-26k

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FAQ

Does Care Supreme have a room-rent limit?

No room-rent cap in the base plan (optional modification restricts it to twin sharing or single private room for a lower premium). Source: Care Supreme prospectus cum sales literature, UIN CHIHLIP27061V032627.

What are the waiting periods in Care Supreme?

Initial: 30 days. Pre-existing diseases: 36 months (optional modification to 1 or 2 years). Specific illnesses: 24 months for named ailments (optional modification to 1 year).

Is there a co-payment in Care Supreme?

None mandatory. Optional 5-50% co-pay; Smart Select adds a 20% co-pay outside its listed hospitals

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