At renewal, policyholders often wonder whether to continue with the same health insurer or port to another plan. Portability allows transfer of certain continuity benefits, but approval is subject to underwriting. A lower premium should not be the only reason to port, especially when there is claim history or pre-existing disease.
Compare Benefits, Not Only Premium
A new plan may offer better room rent, no disease-wise limits, restoration benefits, consumables cover, or larger hospital network. But it may also include different waiting periods, co-payments, or exclusions. The comparison must be policy wording to policy wording, not brochure to brochure.
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Apply Early for Portability
Portability requests should be initiated well before renewal due date. If underwriting takes time and the current policy expires, continuity may be at risk. Policyholders should keep renewal backup ready while evaluating the port option.
- Port only after checking waiting period credit and underwriting conditions.
- Do not hide past claims or illnesses in the portability proposal.
- Compare network hospitals in your city before shifting insurer.
- For renewal vs portability guidance, call or contact BIMAHEADQUARTER.
