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Star Health Assure

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

Star's newer family plan, with unlimited restoration and 180-day post-hospitalisation cover. Buy Rs 10 lakh or more: below that the 1% room-rent cap makes it a weaker deal.

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

Key facts

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

Plan details from the policy wording

Product UIN SHAHLIP26048V032526. Checked on 2026-10-18.

Star Health Assure plan details
Sum insured optionsRs 5L, 7.5L, 10L, 15L, 20L, 25L, 50L, 75L, 1Cr, 2Cr (the prospectus restricts availability of 75L and above)
Entry ageFloater: adults 18 to 75 years, children 16 days to 25 years. Individual: 91 days to 75 years
Room rentUp to 1% of sum insured a day at Rs 5L and 7.5L; any room except suite or above at Rs 10L to 25L; any room at Rs 50L and above
Co-payment10% on every claim if you join at 61 or older
Pre-existing disease wait36 months
Initial waiting period30 days
Specific illness wait24 months
Restoration / resetUnlimited automatic restoration, up to 100% of sum insured each time
No-claim / cumulative bonusCumulative bonus 25% of sum insured a year, up to 100%; a partial claim does not reduce it
Pre / post hospitalisation60 days before / 180 days after
Day careAll day care treatments
AYUSHCovered up to sum insured
Notable optional add-onsDeductible option

Sources

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

Detailed review

Pros

  • Unlimited restoration of sum insured in a policy year
  • 180-day post-hospitalisation window
  • Entry allowed up to age 75

Cons

  • Room rent is capped at 1% of sum insured a day at Rs 5 lakh and 7.5 lakh cover
  • 10% co-pay on every claim if you join at 61 or older
  • 36-month pre-existing disease wait

Our verdict

tldr.money editorial score: Not scored yet

Star's newer family plan, with unlimited restoration and 180-day post-hospitalisation cover. Buy Rs 10 lakh or more: below that the 1% room-rent cap makes it a weaker deal.

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Alternatives to compare

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ScoreNot scored yet7.7/10Not scored yet
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FAQ

Does Star Health Assure have a room-rent limit?

Up to 1% of sum insured a day at Rs 5L and 7.5L; any room except suite or above at Rs 10L to 25L; any room at Rs 50L and above. Source: Star Health Assure Insurance Policy prospectus, UIN SHAHLIP26048V032526.

What are the waiting periods in Star Health Assure?

Initial: 30 days. Pre-existing diseases: 36 months. Specific illnesses: 24 months.

Is there a co-payment in Star Health Assure?

10% on every claim if you join at 61 or older

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