Service parameters

At Narayana Health Insurance, we believe that delivering timely and reliable service is just as important as offering comprehensive health cover. Our service parameters reflect our commitment to transparency, policyholder satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. 

New Policy Issuance & Proposal Handling
New Policy Issuance & Proposal Handling
Service ActivityTurnaround Time (TAT)

Processing submitted insurance proposals & raising requirements

Within 5 working days

Decision on proposals (post complete documentation)

Within 5 working days

Issuance of policy documents and proposal copy

Within 5 working days

Free-look period for policy cancellation

30 calendar days

Refund after free-look cancellation (from receipt of request)

Within 7 working days

Post-Issuance Services
Post-Issuance Services
Type of Request Standard TAT

Corrections in policy document (name, date, gender, etc.)

Within 5 working days

Address change (with valid KYC)

Within 5 working days

Nominee addition or modification

Within 5 working days

Assignment registration

Within 5 working days

Alteration of policy terms (where allowed)

Within 5 working days

Issuance of duplicate policy document

Within 5 working days

Addition of family members (for group policies)

Within 5 working days

Any other non-claim related policy change

Within 5 working days

Policy cancellation and premium refund (other than free-look)

Within 5 working days

Claims Services
Claims Services
Service Turnaround Time (TAT)

Response to cashless request from hospital

Within 1 hour

Final discharge approval after receipt of discharge summary

Within 3 hours

Reimbursement claim settlement (post submission of all documents)

Within 15 working days

TATs are calculated from the time all necessary and complete documents are received.

Premium Payment & Intimations
Premium Payment & Intimations
Service TAT

Premium due reminder

30 days before due date

Complaint Resolution
Complaint Resolution
Action Timeline

Acknowledgement of complaint receipt

Immediately

Investigation & resolution of complaint

Within 14 days

If unresolved, guidance on further redressal (e.g., Ombudsman/Court)

Within 14 days from receipt

As per IRDAI norms, the policyholder can escalate to the Insurance Ombudsman if the complaint is unresolved within 30 days or if dissatisfied with the insurer’s response.

Our Commitment

These service timelines reflect our promise to:

  • Deliver policyholder-centric, time-bound resolutions
  • Stay compliant with IRDAI's customer service benchmarks
  • Offer full transparency across the policy lifecycle

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about our insurance plans, coverage details, claim process, and more. We're here to help you make informed decisions with confidence.

Before purchasing, please review the Customer Information Sheet (CIS), sum insured, waitingperiods, exclusions, coverage for pre/post-hospitalization, list of network hospitals, and portabilityoptions. We’ll help you understand it all.

We are registered with IRDAI. You can verify any insurer’s status by visiting www.irdai.gov.in .

You'll receive a Policy Bond, Customer Information Sheet (CIS), and a Benefits Illustration/Prospectus, either digitally or in physical form, as per your choice.

Yes, we’re happy to provide the CIS and other key documents in your local language uponrequest.

The CIS simplifies your policy, it clearly highlights benefits, exclusions, claims process, andgrievance redressal in one place.

Yes, depending on the product and internal board approved underwriting decisions.

  • Pre-existing conditions: 1–3 years
  • Specific treatments: 2 years
  • First 30 days: general illnesses (accidents excluded)

Yes. Depending on the plan, you can cover them either under a floater or individual policy. Call our sales helpline to explore eligible products.

It’s a cost-effective plan where a single sum insured is shared by all covered family members.

Once we receive your complete payment, we issue the policy within the same day.

Call our Customer Support at +91 98210 34071 or write to support@narayanahealth.insurance We’ll make sure you receive your policy with in the same day.

Absolutely. Send us a request for endorsement. We’ll process it within One week.

Mid-term changes aren't permitted, but you can revise the sum insured at the time of renewal.

Just email your request to support@narayanahealth.insurance.

Yes, you can add a newlywed spouse or newborn within 30–90 days. A proportionate premium may apply.

You don’t need to pay upfront at our network hospitals except policy holder payable such asdaily deductibles, excluded treatment charges etc, we coordinate payment directly with the hospital.

Yes, the applicable room type and ICU limits depend on your chosen product. Exceeding thesemay result in proportionate deductions. Please reach out to us or check the CIS documents forroom limits basis on the products you have chosen.

Yes, annual health check-ups included at the time of renewal under most of our plans.

Submit bills incurred within the allowed pre and post-hospitalization period mentioned inyour CIS. Submit your bills with in 15 days from post hospitalization period completion.

We cover listed day-care procedures and offer OPD discounts at selected centres. Pleasecheck your policy document for eligible OPD centres list.