ICICI Lombard Elevate Plan

ICICI Lombard Elevate: A Comprehensive Review of the Industry’s Most Customizable Health Plan

In an era where medical technology is advancing rapidly and healthcare costs are skyrocketing at nearly 15% annually, a “one-size-fits-all” health insurance policy often feels inadequate. ICICI Lombard’s Elevate Plan aims to solve this by offering a modular approach allowing policyholders to build a plan that fits their specific life stage.

Is it a game-changer or just marketing hype? Let’s break down the details.

The Foundation: Core Benefits

The Elevate plan offers a flexible base, with Sum Insured (SI) options starting as low as ₹5 Lakhs and going all the way to Unlimited. Before adding riders, here is what the core policy covers:

  • Comprehensive Hospitalization: Full coverage for in-patient treatments, ICU charges, and nursing fees.
  • Single Private AC Room: The default room category (upgradeable via the “Room Modifier” rider).
  • Pre & Post-Hospitalization: One of the best windows in the industry, covering expenses 90 days before and 180 days after discharge.
  • Day Care & Modern Treatments: Full coverage for advanced procedures like robotic surgeries and advanced day-care (e.g., cataracts) that don’t require 24-hour stays.
  • AYUSH Cover: Full support for alternative treatments like Ayurveda and Homeopathy.
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Base Plan : 

Points Covered in Orange/ Slight yellow are Add on’s/ Option

Points in Red Are points to be cautious about

Coverage

Max cover5/7.5/10/15/20/23/30/40/50/75/100/150/200/300 L and unlimited SI
Person to be Covered2 Adults & 3 kids
AgeChild : to upto 30 years
Adult : 18 years to 125 years
Dependent Child : 30 years

Waiting Periods

Cooling period30 days & Diabetes/HTN/Cardiac conditions 90 days
Pre existing diseases36 Months/ JumpStart – 30 days( Add on) / (24 months/12 months)

JumpStart – 30 days ( Add on)
1.Asthma
2. Diabetes
3. Hypertension
4. Hyperlipidemia
5. Obesity
6. Coronary Artery Disease (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty done prior to 1 year)

Once on always on
(not applicable on worldwide cover)
(The Reset Benefit/Pre-Hospitalisation medical expenses/ Post hospitalization medical expenses not applicable )


24 months/12 months)
PED other than Jumpstart which are declared and accepted would be applicable
– Can be chosen during inception during once chosen should be applicable for 3 year
– not applicable on world wide cover
Specified diseases24 Months/ 12 months

12 months
– available during inception
– Once chosen has to be chosen for 24 months
– not available on world wide cover
Bariatric surgery waiting period24 Months/ JumpStart – 30 days ( Add on)
Maternity waiting period24 Months ( Add on )

– 12 months
-Waiting period is reduced if maternity options has been chosen
-Can be chosen at time of inception
– once chosen has to continue for 2 years
Mental illness cover waiting periodNA
OPD waiting period30 Days ( add on )
Dental OPD waiting periodNA
Critical illness waiting period/ Survival Period90 days /0 days ( Add on )

Deductibles/ Co Payments :

Co -payment10/20/30/40/50% ( Add on )

– Once Chosen cannot be modified mid term
– Only can be modified at renewal
– Applicable only to basic covers in policy
– Not applicable to Add Ons/ optional cover except infinite cover and worldwide cover
– It will not be opted with Voluntary deductibles
DeductiblesNA

Max Claims :

First claim SISI + Bonus + Power booster + Inflation protector
Maximum claimSI + Bonus + Reset – First claim ( if first claim taken)/ SI +Bonus

Capping :

IPDUpto SI 

i. Room Rent charges up to Single Private AC room;
ii. Intensive Care Unit Charges;
iii. Qualified Nurse charges;
iv. Medical Practitioner’s Fees;
v. Anaesthesia, blood, oxygen, operation theatre charges, medicines, drugs and consumables (other than those specified in the list of excluded expenses (non-medical) in Annexure II.
vi. Surgical appliances and prosthetic devices recommended in writing by the attending Medical Practitioner and that are used intra operatively during a Surgical Procedure.
Cost of investigative tests or prescribed diagnostic procedures directly related to the Injury/Illness for which the Insured Person is hospitalized

Pre Hospitalization90 days

Upto SI

-Expenses incurred on nursing care at home are excluded from the scope of pre hospitalization expenses.

Post Hospitalization180 Days

Upto SI

-We will also consider Post-Hospitalization Medical Expenses incurred on Physiotherapy if the treating Medical Practitioner advises such Physiotherapy in writing and the same is Medically Necessary Treatment.

Base Covers With any options :

Day Care procedureUpto SI 

-We will also cover Medical Expenses incurred for procedures including but not limited to
1. intravenous chemotherapy,
2. radiotherapy,
3. hemodialysis or any other therapeutic procedure,

which requires a period of specialized observation or medical care after completion of the procedure.


-Expenses associated with automation machine for peritoneal dialysis shall not be payable

Domiciliary treatment Healthcare -Upto SI

-The Domiciliary Hospitalization has commenced on the written advice of a medical practitioner and continues for at least 3 consecutive days

the following treatment is not covered following medical conditions:
Asthma, Bronchitis, Tonsillitis and Upper Respiratory Tract infection including Laryngitis and Pharyngitis, Cough and Cold, Influenza,
Arthritis, Gout and Rheumatism,
Chronic Nephritis and Nephritic Syndrome,
Diarrhoea and all type of Dysenteries including Gastroenteritis,
Diabetes Mellitus and Insupidus, Epilepsy,
Hypertension,
Pyrexia of unknown origin.
-pre
-post

Alternate treatment ( AYUSH)Upto SI
Organ Donor expensesUpto SI 

– No pre or post
– no screening cost
– any other medical expenses due to harvesting
-cost of acquisition of organ
– expenses for organ transportation / preservation
– expenses occurred as donor
– any medical condition consequent due to harvesting

Ambulance Cover :

Road AmbulanceUpto SI 

– to transfer the Insured Person to the nearest Hospital from the place of Accident/Illness with adequate emergency facilities for the provision of Emergency Care
– To the nearest Hospital with higher medical facilities which is prepared to admit the Insured Person and provide the necessary medical services if such medical services cannot satisfactorily be provided at a Hospital where the Insured Person is situated, and only if that transportation has been prescribed in writing by a Medical Practitioner and is for Medically Necessary Treatment.

-From a Hospital to the nearest diagnostic center during the course of Hospitalization for advanced diagnostic treatment in circumstances where such facility is not available in the existing Hospital.


-Any expenses in relation to transportation of the Insured Person from Hospital to the Insured Person’s residence while transferring an Insured Person after he/she has been discharged from the Hospital are not payable under this Benefit.

Restore / Renewal Benefit

Reset Value/ Automatic recharge/Restore benefitUnlimited times for any illness

Upto SI

Renewal benefits / No Claim Bonus20 % of SI MAX upto 100%/ Cumulative bonus of 100% max upto unlimited ( add on)/(Inflation Protector( Add on)

– Will not reduce
– If unlimited SI is taken Cumulative bonus is not added


– 20% only in claim free period
-Maternity
-Daily Hospital cash
-Global


– Its guaranteed SI
– Not applicable if unlimited SI is opted
– If person chooses to opt out of this all accumulated benefits will be zero
– All conditions of Guaranteed Cumulative bonus are applicable

– The power booster is not available on Consumable / claim protector add on

– Cover Against inflation
-The percentage increase will be only applicable to SI
– If person opt out at renewal all additions would be forfeited

– Claim Protector ( Consumables )/ Reset Benefit/ Pre- hospitalization/ Post – Hospitalization

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Additional Covers :

Mental illnessNA
Second OpinionNA
HIV/AIDS & STD COVEROnly HIV Aids
High end diagnosticNA
Vaccination coverNA
Daily Hospital CashNA
Animal bite vaccinationNA

Extra Benefits  :

Extra BenefitIn-patient Hospitalisation for Surrogate mother/ In-patient Hospitalization for Oocyte donor:

Upto Rs 5L/ Upto Rs 5L

We will cover the Medical Expenses incurred in respect of In Patient Hospitalization of the Surrogate mother appointed by the “Intending Couple”/”Intending woman” for complications arising out of pregnancy and post-partum delivery complications during the Policy Period, up to a maximum limit of Rs. 5 Lakhs and subject to the following conditions:

i. Initial waiting period of 30 days will be applicable
ii. This benefit is applicable for all female Insured Persons who have opted for 3 years’ policy term
iii. The maximum coverage available for a surrogate mother is a period of thirty-six (36) continuous months after the surrogacy procedure has been successful
iv. Any expenses incurred on delivery of the new born (either via normal delivery or caesarean section) are excluded from the scope of this cover
v. This coverage shall only be available if all the provisions as specified in The Surrogacy Regulation Act (2021), and all the rules and regulations made thereunder are fulfilled
vi. The terms and conditions of In-patient Treatment shall apply


We will cover the Medical Expenses incurred in respect of Hospitalization of the Oocyte donor appointed by the “Intending Couple”/”Intending woman” for complications arising due to oocyte retrieval during the Policy Period, up to the annual sum insured subject to maximum limit of Rs.5 Lakhs and subject to the following conditions:
i. This cover shall be available only for a period of twelve months (12 months) after the oocyte retrieval procedure has been successful
ii. This benefit is applicable to all or any female insured person
iii. Any expenses incurred on delivery of the new born (either via normal delivery or caesarean section) are excluded from the scope of this cover
iv. This coverage shall only be available if all the provisions as specified in The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, and all the rules and regulations made thereunder are fulfilled
v. The terms and conditions of In-patient Treatment shall apply.

Zone : 

ZoneZone A- Delhi, Mumbai (including Thane district, Navi Mumbai) , Gurugram district, Karnal district, Sonipat district, Rohtak district, Bhiwani district, Chakri Dadri district, Mahendragarh district, Daman & Diu, Dadra Nagar, Ahmedabad, Surat, Noida City, Ghaziabad district, Hapur district, Meerut district, Muzaffarnagar district, Shamali district

Zone B-Pune, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai,Pondicherry, Teangana( including Hyderabad, Madhya Pradesh , Goa, Gujrat ( Excl. Ahmedabad, Surat ), Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Uttrakhand

Zone C : Rest of India( Punjab, Rajasthan( Exl NCR region), Chanidgarh, Himachal pradesh, J&K, Ladakh, Lakshadweep,Kerala, Tamil nadu ( excl. Chenna, puducherry), Odisha, Arunachal pradesh. Assam, Arunachal pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Andaman & Nicobar, Rest of Karnataka, West Bengal (excl. Kolkata), Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra (excl. Mumbai and Pune), UP (excl. NCR Region), Haryana (excl. NCR region)

Zone D: Rest of NCR (Alwar district, Bagpat district, Bharatpur district, Bulandshahr district, Faridabad district, Gautam Buddha Nagar district excl. Noida, Jhajjar district, Jind district, Nuh district, Panipat district, Rewari district, Mewat district, Palwal district )

No Zone Based Copay

Optional Benefit :

Unlimited CoverageInfinite Care ( over an above SI)

-Coverage up to Unlimited Sum Insured for any one claim in the lifetime of the policy.
-Coverage will cease once a claim is made under this cover and will not be available for subsequent renewals
– Applicable to IPD , Day care Treatment , IPD AAYUSH
– After Utilization of infinite claim the Total SI would be reduced to zero for that year
– Optional cover Voluntary co-payment or Voluntary deductibles are applicable


– Not available for worldwide cover , I{D surrogate mothers/ Oocyte or policies with unlimited SI


-Cover will have to be opted in first 2 Policy years since the date of joining. of single year policy than opt this cover at the time of policy inception or the first renewal
If policy tenure is 2or 3 years the cover is opted at time of policy inception.
– One Opted can be opted out at renewal , if opted out it cannot be opted again


-Pre and post is not covered

Over and above SI

Room rent Modifier ( add on)1. any room category
2. room rent to twin sharing
3. capping of 1% of SI and 2% of SI for ICU per day
i. If the Insured Person is admitted in a room
category/limit that is higher than the one that is specified in the Policy Schedule/ Product benefit table of this policy, then the Insured Person shall bear a rateable proportion of the total Associated medical expenses (including surcharges or taxes thereon) in the proportion of the difference between room rent of the entitled room category to the room rent actually incurred
a. For the purpose of this cover, “Associated medical expenses” shall include room rent, nursing charges, operation theatre charges, fees of medical practitioner including surgeon/anesthetist/ specialist within the same hospital where the insured person has been admitted and will not include the cost of pharmacy and consumables, cost of implants, medical devices and cost of diagnostics.
b. Proportionate deductions are not applicable for ICU charges
c. Proportionate deductions shall not be applicable for hospitals which do not follow differential billing or for those expenses in respect of which differential billing is not adopted based on the room category.
JumpstartUpto SI 

Applicable on
Basic Cover 1 in-patient Treatment or
Basic Cover 2 Daycare Procedures /Treatments or
Basic Cover 6. in-patient AYUSH Hospitalization

i. the diseases/illnesses/conditions has been declared by the Insured Person and accepted by Us, or
ii. the diseases/illnesses/conditions has been detected during Pre-policy medical examination and have been accepted by Us.
iii.Theabovereducedwaitingperiodof30daysshallbe applicable only for specified Insured Persons who have opted and paid additional premium as specified in the policy schedule.
iv.This cover will be available only during inception of the policy and only for the Annual Sum Insured chosen at the time of Policy Inception.
v. Deletion of this Optional cover shall not be permitted upon subsequent policy renewals.
Vi.This reduced waiting period of 30 days shall not be applicable for claims made under Optional Cover 9. Worldwide Cover.

1. Asthma is a Chronic condition that affects the airways (bronchi) of the lungs, causing them to constrict (become narrow) when exposed to certain triggers which results in the symptoms of wheezing, coughing, tight chest and shortness of breath.
2. Hypertension is the term used to describe a persistent elevated blood pressure, commonly referred to as high blood pressure, and if this chronic disease is not treated appropriately, is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and even eye diseases.
3. Hyperlipidemia is a chronic disease that refers to an elevated level of lipids (fats), including cholesterol and triglycerides, in the blood and if not treated appropriately, it is a major risk factor for increased risks of heart disease, heart attacks, strokes and other incidents of disease.
4. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic, progressive disease in which impaired insulin production leads to high blood glucose (sugar) levels, and without good self-management and proper treatment, the increased glucose (sugar) in the blood affects and damages every organ in the body, which causes serious health consequences.
5. Obesity where Obesity means abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents risk to the health (Body Mass Index i.e. BMI is less than or equal to 39.99. This BMI limit will be modified in case of co-morbidities.)
6. Coronary Artery Disease with PTCA done prior to 1 year:
i. Coronary artery disease is the buildup of lipid-rich plaque in the arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart. Plaque causes a narrowing or
ii. blockage that could result in a heart attack.
iii. PTCA (Coronary Angioplasty) is defined as percutaneous coronary intervention by way of balloon angioplasty with or without stenting for treatment
iv. ofthenarrowingorblockageofminimum50%ofoneor more major coronary arteries. The intervention must be determined to be medically necessary by a cardiologist and supported by a coronary angiogram (CAG).
v. Coronary arteries herein refer to left main stem, left anterior descending, circumflex and right coronary artery.
vi. Diagnostic angiography or investigation procedures without angioplasty / stent insertion are excluded from the scope of this definition.


The Reset Benefit/Pre-Hospitalisation medical expenses/ Post hospitalization medical expenses will not be applicable for this Section.

Chronic Disease Management ProgramAsthma, Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Obesity, and/or Coronary Artery Disease (PTCA done prior to 1 year)- and the same have been accepted by Us, the Insured Person(s) shall be enrolled under Our Chronic Disease Management Program.
Non Medical Expenses / ConsumablesUpto SI /Durable medical Equipment  upto SI max Rs 5L ( Over and above SI )

– List Item 1 are covered( over and above SI)
-Only applicable on India

– guaranteed cumulative bonus/ inflation protector / reset benefit is not available

-upto SI max Rs 5L (Over and above SI )
– Same has to be prescribed by medical practitioner during hospitalization or 30 days after that
– Purchase has to be done within 30 days of medical recommendation
– only on claim IPD/ Day care/ AAYUSH

1. CPAP Machine
2. Ventilator
3. Wheelchair
4. Prosthetic device 5. Suction Machine 6. Commode Chairs 7. Infusion pump
8. Continuous Passive motion devices in case of Knee Replacement
9. Oxygen concentrator


Reset benefit/ Pre-Hospitalisation medical expenses/ Post hospitalization medical expenses will not be applicable for this Section.

 

Maternity cover-10% of SI max upto 1 Lakh ( over and above SI )
– Delivery of baby and lawful termination under life treating condition as advice by doctor
– Max 3 delivery
– Female age between 18 to 50
– Pre natal upto 30 day
– Post natal upto 30 days
– Ectopic pregnancy is not covered here , it has to go through IPD
– Not available outside India
– both you and your spouse have to be covered under same policy as family floater

– Can be opted at time of renewal


The Reset Benefit/Pre-Hospitalisation medical expenses/ Post hospitalization medical expenses will not be applicable for this Section.
Delivery complication coverNO
New born baby cover-2 times 10% of SI max upto 2Lkah ( over and above SI)

-This Optional Cover will cover Medical Expenses incurred on the “New born Baby” during Hospitalization (for a minimum period of consecutive 24 hours) for a maximum period up to 90 days from the date of birth of the baby

-This add on/ Optional Cover will be provided only if You have opted for the Maternity Cover and We have accepted a claim under Maternity cover under this policy.


The Reset Benefit/Pre-Hospitalisation medical expenses/ Post hospitalization medical expenses will not be applicable for this Section.
First Year Vaccination of baby1% of base SI ( max 10000)( over and above Maternity SI )

– maternity cover and new born baby cover is taken is opted and claim accepted
1% of base SI per newly born child, max upto ₹10,000( over and above the maternity limit)

The Reset Benefit/Pre-Hospitalisation medical expenses/ Post hospitalization medical expenses will not be applicable for this Section.

 

OPD dental treatmentNA
OPD treatmentAvailable for person below 65 years

30 days waiting period
– An utilized consultation would no be carried forward
– Only through networked
– OPD consolation from general medical practitioner, specialist medical practitioner, super specialist or AAYUSH


– OPD included max limit
– Dental is excluded
– Physiotherapy & counselling session for psychiatric ailment or mental heath are excluded


Diagnostic test covered
-The diagnostic tests shall include but will not be limited to histopathology, biochemistry, haematology, immunology, microbiology, serology, pathology, radiology, ultrasound and TMT.


Genetic studies shall be excluded from the scope of this cover.

Minor Procedure included are

Drainage of abscess
Injection
including Intramuscular (Per Injection cost )
Intravenous injection(IV)
Sprain Management (Joint movement/exercise)
Otoscopic examination (Magnifying otoscopy)
Nasal packing for control of haemorrhage
Nebulizer therapy
Removal of foreign body
Suturing(Staple under LA)
Removal of suture
Stabilization of joint
Syringing ear to remove wax
Application or removal of plaster cast
Laryngoscopy
Minor wound management

Pharmacy
– Medicine , drugs, medical consumables on cashless network available Maximum limits prescribed

Physiotherapy session
– 30 minutes physiotherapy session from network, upto limits as described

 

Annual health check up– 0.5% of SI max Rs 5K ( over and above SI )
– Only through package pre designed package
– Available only once per policy per young adult
E opinion/ tele-consultationunlimited

 

Recovery benefit / Convalescence benefit– Rs 20,000 ( over and above SI )
– Person is hospitalized for10 day or more
– Payable once per policy year
Compassionate travel– RS 20,000 per policy year ( Over and above SI )
– if hospitalizations extends beyond 5 consecutive days
– Economy class air ticket/ Railway ticket from place of origin tor place of residence
– Immediate family member means – Spouse / Children/ Parents/ Parents in law


The Reset Benefit/Pre-Hospitalisation medical expenses/ Post hospitalization medical expenses will not be applicable for this Section.
Air Ambulanceupto SI ( over and above SI)

– It is for a life threatening emergency health conditions of the Insured Person which requires immediate and rapid ambulance transportation from the place where the Insured Person is situated at the time of requiring Emergency Care to a hospital provided that the transportation is for Medically Necessary Treatment, is certified in writing by a Medical Practitioner, and Domestic Road Ambulance services cannot be provided.
– This cover is limited to transportation from the area of emergency to the nearest Hospital only


– We will not cover:
a. Any transportation from one Hospital to another;
b. Any transportation of the Insured Person from Hospital to the Insured Person’s residence after he/she has been discharged from the Hospital
c. Any transportation or Air Ambulance expenses incurred outside the geographical scope of India.
– We shall not be liable if Medically Necessary Treatment can be provided at the Hospital where the Insured Person is situated at the time of requiring Emergency Care.

The Reset Benefit/Pre-Hospitalisation medical expenses/ Post hospitalization medical expenses will not be applicable for this Section.

 

Personal accident coverSI upto Max 50 Lakh ( over and above SI )

Upto 65 Yrs of age for adults only

1. Accidental death – during policy period or within 12 months from date of occurrence of such accident / injury which occurred during policy period
2. Permanent Total Disability
3. Permanent Partial disability


The Reset Benefit/Pre-Hospitalisation medical expenses/ Post hospitalization medical expenses will not be applicable for this Section.

Critical Illness coverSI upto Max 50 Lakh ( over and above SI )

Waiting period of 90 days
– survival Period 0
– Can be claimed in a policy only once in a lifetime
– Claim is not admissible if critical illness is cause of PED

Applicable upto adult member of 50 years
– multiple illness max liability is SI max upto 50 Lakhs

1. Cancer of Specified Severity
2. Myocardial Infarction (First Heart Attack of Specified Severity)
3. Coronary Artery Disease
4. Open Chest CABG
5. Open Heart Replacement or Repair of Heart Valves
6. Surgery to Aorta
7. Stroke resulting in Permanent Symptoms
8. Kidney Failure requiring Regular Dialysis
9. Aplastic Anaemia
10. End Stage Lung Disease
11. End Stage Liver Failure
12. Coma of Specified Severity
13. Third Degree Burns
14. Major organ /bone marrow transplant
15. Multiple Sclerosis with Persisting Symptoms
16. Fulminant Hepatitis
17. Motor Neuron Disease with Permanent Symptoms
18. Primary Pulmonary Hypertension 19. Terminal Illness
20. Bacterial Meningitis

 

Global CoverMax 3 cr( Over and above SI ) . / Worldwide cover waiting period reduction 12 months ( over and above SI)

Max age of coverage is 65 Years who Is RI of India

2 years waiting period ( no waiting in case of accident)

– Any new family member addition would have waiting period of 2 years

Coverage if

The coverage is available for 45 consecutive days from the date of travel in a single trip and 90 days in a cumulative basis as a whole in a Policy Year. Any expenses incurred beyond 45 days from date of travel shall not be covered in any case

– The expenses covered under this benefit will be limited to Inpatient Hospitalization Expenses and Daycare Procedures/Treatment Expenses.

– Out- patient Treatment or any other Basic Covers/Optional Covers under this Policy shall not be covered under Worldwide cover.

-In case of planned hospitalization, prior intimation at least 7 days in advance of the travel and due approval from Us will be necessary.

-Any Additional Sum Insured as available under Guaranteed Cumulative Bonus/Power Booster / Inflation Protector (if any) will not be available for worldwide cover and Hospitalization/day care expenses incurred will be covered only up to the Annual Sum Insured under the Policy.

Maternity Benefit, Infinite Care, Reset benefit, and Claim Protector will not be available for worldwide cover.

12 months

– Can be chosen at inception

– optional cover for period 2 continuous policy year

The Reset Benefit/Pre-Hospitalisation medical expenses/ Post hospitalization medical expenses will not be applicable for this Section.

 

Convalescence Benefit-Rs 20,000 once per person per policy year ( over and above SI )

– Person is hospitalized for10 day or more
– Payable once per policy year


The Reset Benefit/Pre-Hospitalisation medical expenses/ Post hospitalization medical expenses will not be applicable for this Section.

Nursing at HomeUpto Rs 2,000 per day( over and above SI)

– Qualified nurse employed with hospital at only if you have taken IPD
– And is certified by medical practitioner
– Maximum duration of benefit is 10 days


The Reset Benefit/Pre-Hospitalisation medical expenses/ Post hospitalization medical expenses will not be applicable for this Section.

Compassionate Visit ( add on)Rs 20,000 per policy year ( Over and above SI )

– if hospitalizations extends beyond 5 consecutive days
– Economy class air ticket/ Railway ticket from place of origin tor place of residence
– Immediate family member means – Spouse / Children/ Parents/ Parents in law


The Reset Benefit/Pre-Hospitalisation medical expenses/ Post hospitalization medical expenses will not be applicable for this Section.

Dependent Accommodation Benefit ( Add on )Rs 1K per day Max of 10K total

– only to 1 immediate family member
– Medical practitioner certifies that the insured member require hospitalization of min 3 days maximum of 10 days


The Reset Benefit/Pre-Hospitalisation medical expenses/ Post hospitalization medical expenses will not be applicable for this Section.

Network Advantage ( add on )10% discount on SI

– If treatment is taken from networked hospital
– 20% co pay if non network hospital

NRI advantage25% of discount on premium max 5 years

Cover for Accidental Emergencies only
-worldwide coverage is not applicable
-all waiting periods applicable


i. Provides declaration upon Policy Issuance and subsequent renewals that they are based abroad in entirety for the Policy Year
ii. Provides proof of overseas residence for the upcoming year upon each renewal to continue availing the discount
iii. Possesses and provides other relevant identity proof documents as mandated for Citizenship of India
iv. Has an Indian bank account for premium/claims payment.

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Permanent Exclusion 

Std Exclusion
Investigation & Evaluation- Code- Excl04Expenses related to any admission primarily for diagnostics and evaluation purposes only are excluded.
Any diagnostic expenses which are not related or not incidental to the current diagnosis and treatment are excluded.
Rest Cure, rehabilitation and respite care- Code- Excl05Expenses related to any admission primarily for enforced bed rest and not for receiving treatment. This also includes:
Custodial care either at home or in a nursing facility for personal care such as help with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, moving around either by skilled nurses or assistant or non-skilled persons.
Any services for people who are terminally ill to address physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs.
Obesity/ Weight Control: Code- Excl06Expenses related to the surgical treatment of obesity that does not fulfil all the below conditions:
1. Surgery to be conducted is upon the advice of the Doctor
2. The surgery/Procedure conducted should be supported by clinical protocols
3. The member has to be 18 years of age or older and
4. Body Mass Index (BMI);
a. greater than or equal to 40 or
b. greater than or equal to 35 in conjunction with any of the following severe co-morbidities following failure of less invasive methods of weight loss:
i. Obesity-related cardiomyopathy
ii. Coronary heart disease
iii. SevereSleepApnea
iv. UncontrolledType2Diabetes
Change-of-Gender treatments: Code- Excl07Expenses related to any treatment, including surgical management, to change characteristics of the body to those of the opposite sex.
. Cosmetic or plastic Surgery: Code- Excl08Expenses for cosmetic or plastic surgery or any treatment to change appearance unless for reconstruction following an Accident, Burn(s) or Cancer or as part of medically necessary treatment to remove a direct and immediate health risk to the insured. For this to be considered a medical necessity, it must be certified by the attending Medical Practitioner.
Hazardous or Adventure sports: Code- Excl09Expenses related to any treatment necessitated due to participation as a professional in hazardous or adventure sports, including but not limited to, para- jumping, rock climbing, mountaineering, rafting, motor racing, horse racing or scuba diving, hand gliding, sky diving, deep-sea diving.
Breach of lawExpenses for treatment directly arising from or consequent upon any Insured Person committing or attempting to commit a breach of law with criminal intent.
Excluded providersExpenses incurred towards treatment in any hospital or by any Medical Practitioner or any other provider specifically excluded by the insurer and disclosed in its website / notified to the policyholders are not admissible. However, in case of life threatening situations or following an accident, expenses up to the stage of stabilization are payable but not the complete claim.
(The list of excluded providers/delisted hospitals is available on our website www.icicilombard.com and is timely updated.)
Treatment for, Alcoholism, drug or substance abuse or any addictive condition and consequences thereof.
Treatments received in heath hydros, nature cure clinics, spas or similar establishments or private beds registered as a nursing home attached to such establishments or where admission is arranged wholly or partly for domestic reasons
Dietary supplements and substances that can be purchased without prescription, including but not limited to Vitamins, minerals and organic substances unless prescribed by a medical practitioner as part of hospitalization claim or day care procedure.
Refractive Error:Expenses related to the treatment for correction of eye sight due to refractive error less than 7. 5 dioptres.
Unproven Treatments:Expenses related to any unproven treatment, services and supplies for or in connection with any treatment. Unproven treatments are treatments, procedures or supplies that lack significant medical documentation to support their effectiveness.
Sterility and lnfertilityExpenses related to sterility and infertility. This includes:
a. Any type of contraception, sterilization
b. Assisted Reproduction services including artificial insemination and advanced reproductive technologies such as IVF, ZIFT, GIFT, ICSI
c. Gestational Surrogacy
d. Reversal of sterilizationThe above exclusion part b. Assisted Reproduction services including artificial insemination and advanced reproductive technologies such as IVF, ZIFT, GIFT, ICSI shall not apply to claims which are otherwise admissible under Basic Cover 14 “In-patient Hospitalisation for Oocyte Donor” which pertains to Medical Expenses incurred in respect of Hospitalization of the Oocyte donor for complications arising due to oocyte retrieval process”
The above exclusion part c. Gestational surrogacy shall not apply to claims which are otherwise admissible under Basic Cover 13 “In-patient Hospitalisation for Surrogate Mother” which pertains to Medical Expenses incurred in respect of Hospitalization of the Surrogate mother for complications arising out of pregnancy and post-partum delivery complications”
Maternityi. Medical treatment expenses traceable to childbirth (including complicated deliveries and caesarean sections incurred during hospitalization) except ectopic pregnancy;
ii. Expenses towards miscarriage (unless due to an accident) and lawful medical termination of pregnancy during the policy period.
This exclusion will not be applicable in case optional cover 5 Maternity Benefit has been opted
Specific Exclusions
Circumcision unless necessary for treatment of an Illness or necessitated due to an Accident.
Screening, counselling or Treatment relating to external birth defects and external congenital Illnesses or defects or anomalies
Any expenses incurred on prosthesis, corrective devices, external durable medical equipment of any kind, like wheelchairs, crutches, instruments used in treatment of sleep apnoea syndrome or cost of cochlear implant(s) unless necessitated by an Accident or required intra-operatively.
Treatment taken outside the geographical limits of India. This exclusion shall not be applicable in case optional cover 9. Worldwide cover has been opted
Nuclear, chemical or biological attack or weapons, contributed to, caused by, resulting from or from any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any other sequence to the loss, claim or expense. For the purpose of this exclusion:
a. Nuclear attack or weapons means the use of any nuclear weapon or device or waste or combustion of nuclear fuel or the emission, discharge, dispersal, release or escape of fissile/ fusion material emitting a level of radioactivity capable of causing any Illness, incapacitating disablement or death.
b. Chemical attack or weapons means the emission, discharge, dispersal, release or escape of any solid, liquid or gaseous chemical compound which, when suitably distributed, is capable of causing any Illness, incapacitating disablement or death.
c. Biological attack or weapons means the emission, discharge, dispersal, release or escape of any pathogenic (disease producing) micro-organisms and/or biologically produced toxins (including genetically modified organisms and chemically synthesized toxins) which are capable of causing any Illness, incapacitating disablement or death.
War (whether declared or not ) and war like occurrence or invasion, acts of foreign enemies, hostilities, civil war, rebellion, revolutions, insurrections, mutiny, military or usurped power, seizure, capture, arrest, restraints and detainment of all kinds.
Expenses for venereal disease or any sexually transmitted disease except HIV.
Intentional self-injury (whether arising from an attempt to commit suicide or otherwise).
Any expenses incurred on Out Patient treatment. This exclusion will not be applicable in case optional cover 8. BeFit has been opted.
Treatment, procedures and preventive, diagnostic, restorative, cosmetic services related to disease, disorder and conditions related to natural teeth and gingiva except if required by an Insured Person while Hospitalized due to an Accident.
Acupressure, acupuncture, magnetic and other therapies.
Any ailment/ illness/ injury/ condition or treatment or service that is specifically excluded in the Policy Schedule under Special Conditions.

List Of Specific Excluded Disease  

Tumors GynaecologicalGenito UrinaryGastro intestinal ENT
Surgery on all internal or external tumours/ cysts/ nodules/polyps of any kind including breast lumps with exception of MalignancyFibromyoma

Endometriosis

Hysterectomy

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding

Dilatation and curettage

Stones in the urinary and biliary systems

Benign prostatic hypertrophy

Hernia of all types and Hydrocele

Stones in the biliary systems

Fistulae in anus
,Fissure in anus

Hemorrhoids

All types of sinuses

Any types of gastric or duodenal ulcers

Surgery on ears/tonsils/adenoids/ paranasal sinuses
EYEOrtho / SpineMiscellaneous
CataractJoint Replacement Surgeries unless necessitated by Accident happening after the Policy risk inception date.

Gout and Rheumatism

Non Infective Arthritis and other form arthritis

Prolapse inter Vertebral Disc and Spinal Diseases including spondylitis/spondylosis unless arising from Accident

Surgery of Varicose veins and Varicose ulcers

Dialysis required for Chronic Renal Failure.

Surgery for any skin ailment,

2. Why “Elevate” Stands Out: The Pros

The strength of this plan lies in its ability to be “tailor-made” through over 30 optional add-ons.

The “Unlimited” Advantage

The plan introduces Infinite Protection, allowing for an unlimited Sum Insured. For families worried about catastrophic illnesses that could exceed standard limits, this provides an absolute safety net.

Beating the Waiting Period

Most plans make you wait 3–4 years for Pre-Existing Diseases (PED). Elevate offers:

  • Jumpstart Benefit: Reduces the waiting period for 6 major chronic diseases (like Diabetes and Hypertension) to just 30 days.
  • Customizable PED: Options to reduce the wait for other PEDs to 12 or 24 months.

Protection Against Inflation

With the Inflation Protector rider, your Sum Insured grows annually based on the prevailing inflation rate. Additionally, the Power Booster allows you to add a 100% bonus every year, doubling your cover annually regardless of claims.

Family & Lifestyle Features

  • Maternity & Beyond: Covers up to ₹1 Lakh for maternity, including unique support for Surrogacy and Oocyte donor costs (up to ₹5 Lakhs).
  • Global Reach: Cashless worldwide hospitalization up to ₹3 Crore.
  • Extended Dependency: Dependent children are covered under the policy until the age of 30.

3. The “Fine Print”: What to Watch Out For

No policy is perfect. Here are the gaps you should consider:

  • Extra Waiting periods on some conditions :  Hypertension, Diabetes, Cardiac Conditions have waiting period of 90 days
  • Room Restrictions: The base plan is strictly for a Single AC Room. If you want a suite or a deluxe room, you must pay for the Room Modifier rider.
  • Consumables are not part of bae plan. 
  • Consumables Gap: Even with SI boosters like “Power Booster” or “Reset,” non-medical items (gloves, masks, kits) are not covered.
  • Health Check-up Limits: Preventive check-ups are limited to ₹5,000, even as a rider, which may not cover comprehensive executive packages.
  • Maternity Limitations: The maternity benefit covers pre- and post-natal care for only 30 days and generally excludes delivery-related complications.No Home Care: Domiciliary or “Home Care” treatment is notably absent from this policy’s coverage.

Watch me explain The Policy in Full 

Video on Exclusion in the Policy : 

Policy Wording : 

Download Policy Elevate Policy wordings

Download ICICI Lombard Elevate One Pager

Download ICICI Lombard Elevate One Brochure

Interested to know more about this plan you can BOOK 1-on-1 consultation today  

Where to Settle Claims :

https://www.icicilombard.com/health-insurance/health-claim/

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Comments (15)

  1. Hemant Thakur
    December 29, 2025

    Great breakdown of the Elevate plan — very helpful for understanding its unique features!

    • admin
      December 31, 2025

      Hope it was helpful for your knowledge do reach me for your health insurance needs

  2. admin
    December 29, 2025

    Icici Lombard Elevate Plan comes with very unique features to help you customize and chose what suits you as a policy holder.

  3. Manish Choudhary
    December 29, 2025

    Thanks for explaining the reset benefit and loyalty bonus clearly. This made the plan easier to compare!

    • admin
      December 29, 2025

      The blog is to make each and every aspect of the policy clearly

  4. Jitesh Vaid
    December 29, 2025

    Excellent review! The customizable add-ons sound like a real advantage for tailoring coverage.

    • admin
      December 29, 2025

      Yes the Policy score with more than 20 customisable features

  5. Dinesh
    December 30, 2025

    I appreciate the detailed discussion on coverage limits and benefits — very informative!

  6. Akhil Rana
    December 30, 2025

    This article helped me understand why infinite claim features are useful in serious medical cases.

  7. Dheeraj Gupta
    December 31, 2025

    Thanks! The explanation of jumpstart and pre-existing condition options was very clear.

  8. Aviraj Sharma
    December 31, 2025

    Nice review, would love to see a comparison with other top health plans too!

    • admin
      January 1, 2026

      I would shortly work on on policy comparison

  9. Prithvi Singh
    January 1, 2026

    Informative post! The worldwide coverage and ambulance benefits sound reassuring.

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