What documents do you require to buy health insurance?
You need to furnish a few essential documents when signing up for health insurance.
Age proof
This is one of the most important documents at the time of purchasing a health insurance. Keep in mind that if you are buying insurance for your family members or purchasing a family floater plan, you must submit the age proof of all members to be insured.
The following documents are accepted:
- Passport
- Aadhaar card
- Driving license
- PAN card
- Voter’s ID
- Birth certificate
Identity proof
An identity proof document enables the insurer to verify your identity.
You can submit any of the following documents:
- Passport
- Aadhaar card
- Driving license
- PAN card
- Voter’s ID
Address proof
This document is to confirm your place of residence.
You can submit any of the following documents:
- Passport
- Aadhaar card
- Driving license
- Ration card
- Electricity bill
- Telephone bill
Additionally, you will also be required to submit:
- Passport size photographs
- Medical reports if the insurer needs to assess your health
- Duly filled and signed insurance policy form
While these are few mandatory documents, based on the business model of the insurance company, some of them may request for additional documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
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There are various ways in which you can purchase this policy:
Online: On purchase of this plan online your policy will be generated almost instantly along with your policy kit and card. This is applicable for cases which do not require further underwriting or medical checkup.
Telephone: If you wish to know more about Niva Bupa’s Health Insurance Plans, please speak to our specially trained sales team or your local advisor. Call us on Phone 1800 3010 3333 (Toll Free) between 9 am and 6 pm IST (Monday to Saturday) or click on ‘Click to arrange a call’ to buy the policy over the phone or to fix up an appointment.