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Can a health insurance company deny cover to the insured when he is older?

Once a policy is granted, usually, no insurer withdraws the policy unless there is a break in continuity

Can a health insurance company deny cover to the insured when he is older?

Health insurance is available with annual renewal. So, can an insurance company insure me right now but deny me cover when I am older? Or, can they quote a prohibitive premium?

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Ashish Tomar, Lucknow

Most of the health insurance policies do not cover pre-existing diseases. And, as one grows older more ailments crop up. Therefore, it makes more sense to start your health insurance at a younger age. Although health insurance is an annual contract, but once a policy is granted, usually, no insurer withdraws the policy unless there is a break in continuity. Policy rates are normally quoted for a fixed age band and you can expect some form of consistency with premium pricing.

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