Health Insurance for Paralysis Treatment in India

The cost of paralysis treatment in India can go up to INR 1 Lakh and beyond. This could empty your wallet fast if not insured with a health insurance plan. Many insurance companies provide you a health insurance policy to cover the risk of paralysis. We will tell you here a list of top health insurance plans for paralysis. Read about them and choose an appropriate one for yourself.

HDFC ERGO my:credit Comprehensive Suraksha

This is a comprehensive health insurance plan from HDFC ERGO that will provide coverage for permanent paralysis of limbs. Your policy sum assured ranges from INR 1 Lakh to INR 5 Crore, so you can choose your sum insured and cover various health risks like paralysis and others at your convenience. You can pay additional premiums, and get the following covers as well.

1. Cardiac Arrest
2. Molecular Gene Expression Profiling Test
3. Pregnancy Complication
4. Newborn Complication
5. Preventive Health Checkup
6. Post Diagnosis Assistance
7. Second Medical Opinion
8. Loss of Job
9. Pre Diagnosis Cover

New India Premier Mediclaim Policy

The total and irreversible loss of use or loss of two or more limbs due to an injury or disease of the brain or spinal cord will be covered under New India Premier Mediclaim Policy. But the claim should be admissible under the policy if a specialist medical practitioner confirms that the paralysis will be permanent with no hope of recovery. The paralysis must have sustained for more than 3 months before its permanent declaration.

There are two plans under New India Premier Mediclaim Policy pro –

Plan A: offers Sum Insured of INR 15,00,000 and 25,00,000

Plan B: offers Sum Insured of INR 50,00,000 and 100,00,000

IFFCO Tokio Critical Illness Benefit Policy

Permanent Paralysis of Limbs and the key conditions that lead to paralysis shall also be covered under IFFCO Tokio Critical Illness Benefit Policy such as:-

1. Spinal Cord Injury
2. Strokes
3. Brain Tumour
4. Multiple Sclerosis

SBI General’s Critical Illness Insurance Policy

You can cover permanent paralysis of limbs plus 12 other critical illnesses under SBI General’s Critical Illness Insurance Policy. The policy sum insured ranges from INR 2-50 Lakh, so choose your sum insured wisely. Your SBI General’s Critical Illness Insurance Policy will cover the cost of the treatment of paralysis for up to 3 years as it remains the maximum policy term. You can renew the policy for as long as you want. To claim this health insurance policy sum insured, you just need to SMS “CLAIM” to 561612.

Tata AIG Critical Illness Policy

This health insurance policy will cover the total and irreversible loss of use of two or more limbs caused due to an injury or disease of the brain or spinal cord. And the insured can also seek a second opinion for the paralysis, provided the policy is in force and the insured is diagnosed with the same.

What Does Treatment of Paralysis Include?

The paralysis treatment will be based on its symptoms and causes. Usually, doctors and medical practitioners recommend physical therapy, surgery, occupational therapy, a device for body movement or possible amputation. There are many cases of paralysis where it is treated successfully with a suitable and appropriate treatment.

The following are some treatments of paralysis: 

Physiotherapy and Exercise – It is believed and proved that physiotherapy along with proper and regular physical exercise can bring positive results for individuals affected with paralyzed legs or hands. Regular exercise leads to many successful recoveries of motor and sensory functions.

Occupational Therapy – Occupational therapy (OT) can help you regain independence in all the disabled areas of your body. OT through the therapeutic use of daily activities can improve your condition.

Communication Devices – If a patient is suffering from quadriplegia type of paralysis, the doctor or medical practitioner would recommend the voice-command system. For patients with locked-in syndrome, adapted computer systems are very useful to make small sentences and improve their existing communication.

Mobility Manual wheelchair – Used to cover short distances if the insured is suffering from partial paralysis in the legs.

Medication – You can also get medication for your spinal cord and brain surgeries and aid in paralysis treatment; however, it would be recommended based on your condition.

Nerve Transfer Surgery – This surgery will involve taking nerve branches from a neighboring nerve and redirecting them to the distal end of the injured nerve, so your disablement can be cured.