LIC policy that protects you from cancer... less premium, more protection
30-12-2017 Sat 12:52

Cancer was detected just a decade ago. But we can see today that at least one among us suffers from cancer and loses life. Increasing pollution and changed food habits and lifestyles are leading to risk of cancer, experts think. If this oak-like disease is detected in the early stage, there is a chance of a 100 per cent cure through medical means.
But the symptoms of this disease are not seen in the early stage. In most cases, it is detected in the third stage. After this, lakhs of rupees are spent on treatment. Keeping in mind the expenditure that incurs on cancer treatment, government-based Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has introduced LIC Cancer cover (Plan 905). Let us learn about the uses and facilities in this.
Only for cancer

Eligibility, coverage
Those between the ages of 20 years to 65 years can avail this policy. The minimum term for this policy is 10 years and maximum is 30 years. The option is open to anyone until their 50th year. If a 65-year-old takes this policy, coverage is for 10 years. There is no coverage after 75 years. If a person takes this policy at the age of 55 years, he can avail it for 20 years, that his up till his 75th year. A minimum amount of Rs. 10 lakh and a maximum of Rs. 50 lakh coverage can be availed.
Premium
The premium depends on sum assured as coverage. There is no change in the premium in the first five years. If claims are in excess, LIC might change the premium after five years. Minimum annual premium is Rs. 2,400.
2 coverage options

Benefits
This policy is meant to cover only risk of cancer disease. If the policy holder is affected by cancer during the policy period, it will apply to him. After the term ends, no kind of coverage will be given. Also, there is no facility to surrender the policy in between. As there is no value for returns, there is no loan facility.
Early stage cancer

Major stage cancer
If cancer is detected in later stages and if any payment has been paid during the first stage, this will be deducted and the remaining amount will be given from the sum that is due. In case of detecting cancer in later stages, not only the sum that is due, but also one per cent of the total amount will be paid every month, for 10 years. This irrespective of the policy period. Even if the policy holder succumbs to the disease, this monthly income benefit will be paid to the nominee or family member.
Premium need not be paid for the next year in the policy period, after detection of major cancer. After payment for major stage cancer, except for monthly income benefit, no other payment will be made. Even if various cancers are detected at the same time, LIC will pay only one benefit. That too the benefit will apply to whatever stage the cancer is detected.
Tax benefit
Cancer cover policy premium is exempted from tax, under Section 80 D of Income Tax Act. This is for a maximum of Rs. 55,000. Claims for the premium paid under this policy, cannot be made under Section 80 C.
Exceptions
Benign tumours, non life-threatening growths, less risky growths, will not be covered under first stage of cancer. All kinds of tumours, including Dysplasia, intra-epithelial neoplasia or squamous intraepithelial legions, Carcinoma Insitu, melonoma Insitu and HIV infection are not covered.
Waiting period

Coverage only if the patient survives
The sum assured under coverage will be paid, only if the policy holder is alive for seven days after the cancer is detected in the first stage. The seven-day period begins from the day that cancer has been detected.
Salient features
- This policy can bought online. This way, there is seven per cent discount for the premium.
- The fact that income benefit will be paid after paying the whole sum assured, when major cancer is detected, is an attractive feature.
- Premium might increase every five years. LIC might make changes based on the claims. Those who do not like this, need not renew the policy.
- There is no third party administrator for this policy. So processing of claims is tedious.
- The exceptions made in this plan are not easily understood by all. Moreover, there is no provision in the plan for family members. Only the policy holder will derive the benefit, when in need.
- Ordinary insurance companies also offer cancer coverage policies. Before taking LIC cancer coverage policy, it is wise to examine all the other policies as well.
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