Is ₹5 Lakh health insurance enough?

In 2026, ₹5 Lakh is considered the bare minimum for an individual in a small town. For families in metros, it is dangerously low given that room rents and specialized treatments have spiked 30-50% post-pandemic.

What is a Super Top-up policy?

A Super Top-up is a cost-effective plan that covers total hospital bills exceeding a 'deductible' (your base policy limit). It is 60-80% cheaper than increasing your base cover sum assured.

How does medical inflation affect health plans?

Medical inflation in India is ~14%, double the general inflation. This means treatment costs double every 5-6 years, requiring you to periodically upgrade your cover or add top-ups.

Health Insurance Adequacy Calculator

Check if your current health cover is enough for your family size and city-specific medical inflation.

Quick Summary: Health Insurance Adequacy Calculator

A family of four in a Tier-1 city like Mumbai or Bangalore should ideally have a base health cover of ₹10L - ₹15L, supplemented by a ₹20L - ₹50L Super Top-up. With 14% medical inflation in India, a ₹5L cover today will likely be exhausted by a single major surgery in 5-7 years.

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