No. Life Insurance protects your family (or dependents) from financial loss that may arise in the event of your untimely death/or if something happens to you. The payout is made only post the death of the person insured or at the maturity of the policy. Health Insurance protects you against ill health/diseases by covering the expenses you might incur (for treatment, diagnosis etc.) in case you are affected by disease or injury. There is no payout made at maturity. Health insurance also needs to be renewed annually.

Yes, there is a tax benefit available under Section 80D of the income tax act 1961. Every tax payer can avail an annual deduction of Rs. 15,000 from taxable income for payment of Health Insurance premium for self and dependants. For senior citizens, this deduction is Rs. 20,000. Please note that you will have to show the proof for payment of premium. (Section 80D benefit is different from the Rs 1, 00,000 exemptions under Section 80 C)

A medical checkup is necessary for a new health insurance policy for customers above the age of 45 years. Medical checkups are usually not needed for renewal of policies.

Coverage amount is the maximum amount payable in the event of a claim. It is also known as “sum insured” and “sum assured”. The premium of the policy is dependent on the coverage amount chosen by you.