Samantha was overjoyed when she learned she was pregnant, but as a working couple, she and her husband debated whether to invest in insurance for their baby. Some advised them against it, saying it was a waste of money, as the medical plan had a waiting period and did not cover certain pregnancy-related medical costs. They followed this non-professional advice and did not seek guidance from a professional insurance agent.
Unfortunately, Samantha's happiness turned to disappointment when her baby was born with serious jaundice and pneumonia. Not only did they have to pay for the costly medical treatment, but they also struggled to obtain insurance coverage for their newborn. Several insurance companies rejected their application, stating they had to wait until the baby turned 5 years old.
Here are some key benefits of obtaining medical insurance for a preborn child:
The newborn will have immediate medical coverage, despite having to undergo a waiting period.
If the baby is not insured during the gestational period, the baby must wait 15 days after delivery and undergo a health underwriting process, which may result in the child being deemed unfit for coverage.
Preborn medical insurance combined with pregnancy risk protection can cover risks such as Acute Fatty Liver, Repair of 4th degree perineal tear, Mental Health, ICU/HDU/NICU and more.
What is Waiting Period?
It's a time that an insured person has to wait before coverage for certain benefits or services takes effect. The length of the waiting period depends on the type of insurance and the specific benefits being sought.
Medical Plan:
30 days - For normal illness or disease
120 days - Specified illnesses
Critical Illness:
30 days - Other cancer and heart related critical illnesses
60 days - Cancer, heart related illnesses