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Personal Accident Plans To Protect You From Life’s Uncertainties

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Accidents are unfortunate incidents that are unpredictable and sometimes unbelievable. They can derail your life. No matter how cautious you are, you cannot be 100% certain about staying accident-free. Thus, it becomes important to have a back-up plan in case you are involved in a life-altering accident that can drain your savings. And that’s where "Saral Suraksha Bima" by ACKO comes into the picture to protect you financially from some of life's uncertainties. 

What is Saral Suraksha Bima by ACKO?
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Meaning
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Saral Suraksha Bima by ACKO is an insurance policy that provides financial assistance to cover hospitalisation expenses and offers compensation for disability/death due to an accident.

Coverage
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The exact scope of the Saral Suraksha Bima Personal Accident Policy depends upon the chosen coverage.

Coverage of Saral Suraksha Bima by ACKO:
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Here are your options for Personal Accident Insurance under this policy.

1) Base Coverage
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The base coverage insures you against the following instances. The benefits offered against these covers shall be as per the terms and conditions of the plan.

  • Death: Sum Insured specified shall be payable on the death of the insured person in an accident. 

  • Permanent Total Disablement: Sum Insured specified shall be payable in case of an accident causing total disability that is permanent in nature as per the terms of the policy.

  • Permanent Partial Disablement: Sum Insured specified shall be payable if the insured person suffers from Permanent Partial Disablement in an accident.

2) Optional Coverage
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You also have three optional coverages under the Saral Suraksha Bima, ACKO policy. These three covers come at an additional cost. The benefits under these covers are subject to terms and conditions mentioned in the policy document.

  • Temporary Total Disablement: If the insured person suffers from a temporary injury in an accident that prevents him to work, he will be compensated under this policy. 

  • Hospitalisation Expenses due to Accident: Hospitalisation expenses arising due to an accident would be covered under the Saral Suraksha Bima Policy by ACKO.

  • Education Grant: A one-time educational grant shall be payable to all the dependent children of the insured person under this policy.

What is Personal Accident Insurance?

Meaning: Usually, the word ‘accident’ is associated with a car crash on the highway or a sports injury. But accidents are not limited to these instances. A bodily injury can occur in your home, at work, or out in the park. 

Consequence: In some cases, such accidents can lead to disabilities that force you to be bed-ridden. They also result in hospitalisation expenses and loss of income if you are unable to work because of the injury. 

Solution: Here’s where a Personal Accident Insurance policy can prove helpful as it offers financial assistance. The Saral Suraksha Bima, ACKO is a standard insurance policy that can come to your rescue in case of an accident.

Inclusions: What’s Covered Under Saral Suraksha Bima by ACKO?
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Here are the inclusions of the plan considering you have opted for maximum coverage. You can also refer to the policy document to understand the criteria for classifying disability.

Accidental Death
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Accidents can be fatal. This cover offers the benefit of 100% Sum Insured to the nominee in case of an unfortunate event of death due to an accident. This is provided the insured person dies within 12 months from the accident date.

Permanent Total Disability
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Some accidents can lead to permanent total disability. In such a scenario, a benefit of 100% Sum Insured shall be provided to the policyholder.

Permanent Partial Disability
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In the case the accident causes permanent partial disability, the benefit is a percentage of the Sum Insured, which depends upon the kind of injury/loss faced. For example, loss of one entire hand warrants 50% Sum Insured while the same reduces to 35% in case of loss of four fingers.

Temporary Total Disablement
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Optional Coverage. For an accident that causes temporary total disablement, compensation will be offered (0.2% of the base Sum Insured per week, subject to a maximum of 100 weeks) for not being able to work (and therefore earn) during the disablement period.

Hospitalisation Expenses Cover
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Optional Coverage. In case of hospitalisation due to an accident, the hospitalisation expenses shall be covered up to the limit of 10% of the base Sum Insured as per the terms and conditions of the policy.

Education Grant for Children
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Optional Coverage. A lethal accident can hamper finances. To ensure a secure future, dependent children (of the policyholder) can each avail of an education grant (10% of the Base Sum Insured per dependent child).

Exclusions: What’s Not Covered Under Saral Suraksha Bima by ACKO?
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Here’s an overview of the policy’s major exclusions where the claim will not be accepted. The detailed list and explanations are mentioned in the policy document.

Impact of War
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War and war-like incidents are not covered. Thus, personal accidents caused because of such incidents are a part of policy exclusions.

Self-inflicted Injuries
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This policy does not cover self-inflicted injuries. However, there may be exceptions in case of accidents due to self-defence.

Unlawful Activity
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Accidents due to situations where the law was broken shall not be covered as per this policy. Thus, violation of the law or such attempts are exclusions to the policy.

Criminal Intent
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Injury or accident arising because of involvement in an activity with criminal intent is not covered by the policy.

Effects of Nuclear Substances
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Hospitalisation, disability, or death arising due to events triggered by activities of nuclear nature are an exclusion to the policy.

Influence of Intoxication
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Accidents occurred when the policyholder was under the influence of intoxication and was directly responsible for the accident shall not be covered.

Key Features and Benefits of Saral Suraksha Bima by ACKO:
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Here’s a table highlighting the key features and benefits of the Personal Accident Policy.

Features Benefits
The Sum Insured of the policy can be between Rs. 2.5 lakhs to Rs. 1 crore. You can choose the Sum Insured and the corresponding premium as per your requirements.
Can be an individual as well as a family cover. You can choose to buy the cover for yourself or as a group for you and your family with a separate sum insured. Here, the family consists of you, your spouse, parents and parents-in-law, and dependent children. 
Policy period of a year. The duration of the policy is not too short, nor too long. You can buy it for a year and renew it before the expiry period for continuous insurance coverage if you find it beneficial as per your needs.
Clear segregation of Base and Optional Coverage. If you are only worried about death and permanent disability due to an accident, then a base cover should suffice. For a wide-ranging accident cover, you have optional coverages available.
Cumulative Bonus in the form of a 5% Increase in Sum Insured (SI) each consecutive claim-free year up to 50% of SI. Get rewarded with additional Sum Insured for avoiding accidents and not raising claims without paying any additional premium amount.
Flexible premium payment options in the form of monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly payment modes. Manage your finances by availing of flexible premium payment options.

How to Buy Saral Suraksha Bima Personal Accident Policy on ACKO?
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Buying Saral Suraksha Bima Personal Accident Policy is simple and hassle-free. Just follow the below-mentioned steps to get started: 

  1. Download the proposal form from www.acko.com 

  2. Fill in all the details given in the proposal

  3. Sign the proposal and accept all the declarations

  4. Send the duly signed proposal to [email protected]

  5. We will email the quotation to you within the next working day

Why Buy Saral Suraksha Bima Personal Accident Policy by ACKO?
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Here are a few benefits of buying Saral Suraksha Bima Personal Accident Policy on ACKO.

1. Complete Convenience
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Whether it is understanding the plan or buying it without excessive form-filling, ACKO offers complete convenience. Buy Saral Suraksha Bima by ACKO online within minutes without paying agent commission.

2. Wide Network of Hospitals
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ACKO has partnered with more than 6,000 prominent hospitals for top-quality healthcare. ACKO not only offers financial assistance during medical emergencies but also facilitates comfortable healing thanks to the network hospitals.

3. Digital Infrastructure
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ACKO is a digital-first company. Thus, the majority of the processes are tech-based, especially Claim Settlement. Here, the claim settlement process is transparent, quick, and hassle-free.

Eligibility Criteria for the Policy:
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You need to meet the below-mentioned eligibility criteria to purchase this accident cover.

  • The minimum entry age is 18.

  • The maximum entry age is 70 but can be above it subject to the underwriting process.

  • The age range for dependent children is between 3 months to 25 years.

  • In a situation where the child is above 18 years of age and is financially independent, then such a person shall not be covered on subsequent renewal.

Frequently Asked Questions
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Mentioned below are some of the common queries related to the Saral Suraksha Bima Personal Accident Insurance Policy.

FAQs

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Q1. What is the definition of an accident as per the coverage of this policy?

An accident is a sudden event. It is unpredicted and involuntary. And is a result of externally observable and violent means.

Q2. What is the major benefit of such a policy?

The most important benefit of an accident policy is financial assistance in case of life-altering accidents such as death, permanent total disability or permanent partial disability.

Q3. Do I need to buy this plan if I have Comprehensive Health Insurance?

Comprehensive Health Insurance is meant as a cover for unexpected illness and resultant hospitalisation. This plan offers dedicated accident coverage. Thus, it is beneficial to opt for both.

Q4. Is the loss of sight in one eye included in the policy?

Loss of sight in one eye is included under the Permanent Partial Disablement Cover.

Q5. Is there a grace period for premium payment at the time of policy renewal?

Yes, there’s a grace period of 30 days for a yearly mode of payment and 15 days for other modes of payment.

Usually, applying or following-up regarding claim settlement is a huge pain point. However, ACKO’s tech-enabled claims process ensures speedy claim settlement to overcome this hurdle. The entire process is transparent and stress-free.

How to File a Claim?
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You can file a claim on the ACKO website/app. For example, you have to log in to My Account on ACKO’s website to raise a claim and follow the process to settle it.

Note that you need to raise a claim under 30 days of the occurrence of the event for which you want to raise the claim. In case of hospitalisation due to a health emergency, ACKO should be notified within 24 hours of hospitalisation.

Documents Required to File a Claim:
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The exact list of required documents for claim settlement can vary as per the reason for claim application. The required list of documents shall be conveyed to you during the claim settlement process. However, here’s a handy list for your reference.

  • Claim form.

  • Identity proof.

  • Copy of Police-related documents if applicable.

  • Copy of Medical Certificate and other hospital-related documents as required.

  • Any other relevant document needed depending upon the nature of the accident.

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