Hospital Daily Cash Benefit Insurance Global Market Report 2024

The hospital daily cash benefit insurance market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $47.68 billion in 2023 to $54.47 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2%. The growth observed in the historical period can be ascribed to the escalation of out-of-pocket healthcare spending, the upward trend in healthcare costs, and the aging population.

The hospital daily cash benefit insurance market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $80.77 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be linked to the increasing demand for health insurance policies, heightened awareness regarding the advantages of insurance coverage, and a rise in chronic diseases and disabilities. Noteworthy trends in the forecast period encompass the initiation of hospital indemnity insurance programs, a concentration on launching home treatment programs, strategic partnerships and collaborations among market players, and the utilization of artificial intelligence to enhance the insurance claims process.

The hospital daily cash benefit insurance market is poised to be propelled by the anticipated rise in out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure. Out-of-pocket payments (OOPs) refer to direct payments made by individuals to healthcare providers at the time of service use. As illustrated in an August 2023 report by the California Health Care Foundation, healthcare expenditure in the United States reached $4.3 trillion, averaging $12,914 per individual in 2021. During hospitalization, out-of-pocket expenses encompass user fees, medication, diagnostics, procedure charges, transportation, informal charges, and other costs borne by the insured. Hospital daily cash benefit insurance furnishes the insured with a fixed amount during their hospital stay, affording them flexibility in utilization. Therefore, the growth of out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure is conducive to the expansion of the hospital daily cash benefit insurance market.

The surge in hospitalization rates is anticipated to further propel the growth of the hospital daily cash benefits insurance market. Hospitalization involves admitting a patient to a healthcare facility for medical treatment, care, or observation. The heightened demand for healthcare services due to increased hospitalization rates creates opportunities for insurance providers to offer hospital daily cash benefit insurance policies, thereby expanding market reach. According to an October 2023 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, individuals aged 65 years and older accounted for 62.9% of all hospitalizations related to COVID-19 between January and August 2023. The hospitalization rates for adults aged 65 years and older more than doubled, increasing from 6.8 per 100,000 in the week ending on July 15 to 16.4 per 100,000 in the week ending on August 26, 2023. Hence, the heightened hospitalization rates drive the growth of the hospital daily cash benefits insurance market.

Major players in the hospital daily cash benefits insurance market are introducing new products, such as hospital indemnity offerings, to cater to larger customer bases, boost sales, and enhance revenue. Hospital indemnity products, commonly known as hospital indemnity insurance, constitute a form of supplementary health insurance that guarantees policyholders fixed, predetermined daily cash payments during hospitalization resulting from illness or injury. For instance, in September 2022, Combined Insurance, a US-based insurance company, unveiled Hospital Champion - a newly tailored hospital indemnity insurance product. Specifically crafted to meet the needs of small businesses, this product stands out by not only aiding employers in attracting and retaining a talented workforce but also by providing employees with a heightened sense of security and peace of mind, a crucial consideration in today's environment.

Prominent companies in the hospital daily cash benefits insurance sector are innovating with products such as hospital indemnity plans to expand their customer base, drive sales, and augment revenue. Hospital indemnity plans, also known as hospital indemnity insurance, offer policyholders fixed, predetermined daily cash payments in the event of hospitalization due to illness or injury. As an illustration, in January 2021, Hartford, a US-based insurance company, introduced Behavioral Health and Substance Support Benefits - a new plan design for its group hospital indemnity insurance. Distinguishing itself from conventional hospitalization benefits, this product goes beyond by providing additional financial support for individuals undergoing treatment for mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Hospital indemnity insurance becomes instrumental by providing a cash benefit during hospitalization, covering illnesses or injuries within the plan's scope. Hartford's innovative hospital indemnity plan extends financial assistance to individuals seeking treatment for mental health and substance use disorders, addressing critical needs with costs that can escalate up to $25,000 for a 30-day inpatient addiction treatment program and up to $10,000 for outpatient treatment.

In December 2022, Medical Mutual of Ohio, a US-based health insurance company, completed the acquisition of Reserve National Insurance Company for $90 million. This strategic move aims to fortify Medical Mutual's market position, offering an immediate expansion of its product portfolio. The acquisition is expected to enable Kemper to reinforce its focus and allocate more resources to property casualty and life insurance businesses, enhancing its sustained competitive advantages and overall value for stakeholders. Reserve National Insurance Company is a US-based insurance company.


Major companies operating in the hospital daily cash benefit insurance market report are Cigna Corporation, CVS Health (Aetna), Allianz SE, AXA, Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A., UnitedHealth Group Inc., Zurich Insurance Group Ltd., AIA Insurance Group, Aviva PLC, Star Health Insurance, Apollo Munich Health Insurance, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited, Reliance General Insurance Company Limited, Bharti AXA General Insurance Company Limited, China Life Insurance Company Limited, Ping An Insurance (Group), Bupa, DKV Seguros, Bulstrad, Omniasig, Generali Group, Vienna Insurance Group, Czech Insurance Company, Aflac, Colonial Life, Manulife Financial, Sun Life Financial, Mapfre Insurance, Inbursa, MetLife, Humana of Omaha, Allstate, UnitedHealthcare Service LLC, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America , Bradesco Seguros, Porto Seguro S.A., SulAmérica Seguros, Sancor Seguros, La Caja Seguros, Consorcio Nacional de Seguros, Banco de Chile Seguros, Seguros Bolívar, Sura Seguros, Liberty Seguros Colombia, Rimac Seguros y Reaseguros, La Positiva Seguros, Harel Insurance Company, Clal Insurance, Daman National Health Insurance Company, Tawuniya, QIC Group, Doha Insurance Group, Anadolu Insurance Company, Aksigorta, Sanlam Group, Old Mutual, African Life Assurance, Liberty Group, Britam.

North America was the largest region in the hospital daily cash benefit insurance market share in 2023. Asia-Pacific was the second largest market in global hospital daily cash benefit insurance market. The regions covered in the hospital daily cash benefit insurance market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the hospital daily cash benefit insurance market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The primary types of hospital daily cash benefit insurance include a rider, standalone cover, and being part of health insurance. The hospital cash rider, considered a rider, offers a fixed benefit to the policyholder. Coverage terms may vary, including options for lifetime coverage and term insurance. The benefits encompass emergency admission, coverage for accidents, medical treatment, and surgery, with service providers being both public and private.

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The hospital daily cash benefit insurance market consists of sales of hospital daily cash benefit insurance products by entities that are engaged in directly underwriting daily hospital cash plans that provide a lump sum amount in case of hospitalization and this amount can be used as per the liberty of the insured. The insurance industry is categorized on the basis of the business model of the firms present in the industry. Some insurance firms may offer other services financial or otherwise. Contributions and premiums are set on the basis of actuarial calculations of probable payouts based on risk factors from experience tables and expected investment returns on reserves. The value of the market is based on the premiums paid by the insured. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.