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Sum Insured

Maximum insurance payout

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What is Sum Insured?

Sum insured (also called coverage amount or face value) is the maximum the insurer will pay in a policy year. For health insurance, ₹5–10 lakh is standard but often inadequate in top metros — large hospitals now bill ₹15–25 lakh for serious illnesses. Top-up or super top-up plans add coverage cheaply above a threshold.

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