Ensure Quality Medical Care for Critical Illnesses like Guillain-Barré Syndrome with TATA AIG Health Insurance
Kolkata, February 05, 2025: Regions in Maharashtra are witnessing a concerning rise in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases, with the total tally reaching over 100. As healthcare facilities respond to the growing number of cases, there is growing emphasis on the role of health insurance in effectively managing and supporting treatment for this condition.
As per WHO, ‘In Guillain-Barré syndrome, the body’s immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. The syndrome can affect the nerves that control muscle movement as well as those that transmit pain, temperature and touch sensations. This can result in muscle weakness, loss of sensation in the legs and/or arms, and problems swallowing or breathing. It is a rare condition, and while it is more common in adults and in males, people of all ages can be affected.’
WHO also states that ‘Guillain-Barré syndrome is potentially life-threatening. GBS patients should be hospitalized so that they can be monitored closely.
Treatment of Guillain-Barré Syndrome requires hospitalization and intensive care, leading to sizeable medical expenses. In times of need like these, having a comprehensive health insurance policy becomes a lifesaver, ensuring access to quality care without draining your finances.
TATA AIG, a trusted name in insurance, offers comprehensive health insurance solutions that cover the medical costs associated with treatment of such illnesses, helping families navigate these health crises with confidence and peace of mind.
TATA AIG MediCare Premier is a comprehensive health insurance product which includes coverage like:
In-Patient Treatment: Covers expenses for hospitalization due to disease/illness/injury during the policy period that requires an Insured Person’s admission in a hospital as an inpatient.
OPD Cover: Allows the patient an access to out-patient consultation and medication every policy year subject to policy terms and conditions. This benefit ensures timely medical attention and necessary medications, helping individuals manage their health effectively without financial worries.
Consumables Cover: If hospitalized, the policy covers not only the hospitalization costs but also the expenses for specified medical consumables required as a part of the treatment. This saves the out-of-pocket expenses at the time of hospitalization.
Pre and Post Hospitalization Expenses: It covers expenses for consultations, investigations and medicines incurred up to specified number of days before the date of admission to the hospital and after discharge from the hospital, respectively.
Daily Cash for Accompanying an Insured Child: If a child aged 12 years or less is Hospitalized, for every 24 hours of hospitalisation, this cover will pay a fixed benefit amount as daily cash.
Ambulance Cover: This cover provides expenses incurred on transportation of insured person in registered ambulance to a Hospital for admission in case of an Emergency or from one hospital to another hospital for better medical facilities and treatment, subject to specified limits.
Value Added Services like Unlimited Teleconsultation from General/ Specialty doctors and Diet Consultation for the insured person to maintain and improve good health.
Cashless Hospitalisation in India: End-to-end cashless settlement right from hospitalisation to discharge with an access to a network 2500+ hospitals across Maharashtra.
Neel Chheda, Chief Underwriting and Data Science Officer at TATA AIG General Insurance Company stated,” We are committed to providing reliable health insurance solutions that empower individuals and families to face unexpected medical challenges. With the rise of diseases like GBS in Maharashtra, TATA AIG continues to offer accessible, comprehensive coverage for timely care and financial peace of mind.”
