Tata AIA Life Insurance Launches Shubh Health Criti ULIP to Build Health Fund with Market-Linked Returns

Written by: Team Angel OneUpdated on: 30 Apr 2026, 5:08 pm IST

Tata AIA introduces Shubh Health Criti, a ULIP that builds a health fund with market-linked returns, covering 60+ illnesses and offering tax-free withdrawals.

Tata AIA Life Insurance has introduced a new insurance offering aimed at combining long-term investment with healthcare preparedness, expanding its portfolio in the unit-linked segment.

Product Structure and Core Idea

The newly launched Shubh Health Criti is structured as a unit-linked life insurance plan designed to create a dedicated pool of funds over time for healthcare needs.

Unlike conventional critical illness policies that provide a lump sum payout upon diagnosis, this plan focuses on gradual accumulation of a corpus that grows with market-linked returns.

Policyholders can utilise this accumulated fund when required, including for treatment expenses, medical procedures or other related healthcare costs, offering more flexibility in usage.

"Health planning has always been reactive- a safety net for when things go wrong. Shubh Health Criti flips that equation. It's a fund you build, a future you plan for and a wellness ecosystem that keeps you healthier along the way,” stated Jeelani Basha, Chief Business Officer, Partnership Distribution and Group Business, Tata AIA Life Insurance

Coverage and Key Benefits

The plan provides coverage for more than 60 critical illnesses, addressing a wide range of medical conditions. It also comes with a long-term premium commitment, where premiums are fixed for a duration of 30 years.

Additional protection features include a waiver of premium in case of death or disability, ensuring continuity of the policy benefits. The plan further allows tax-free withdrawals from the accumulated health fund, enhancing its appeal as a financial planning tool for medical contingencies.

Additional Features and Eligibility

Shubh Health Criti includes several add-on benefits designed to broaden its scope. These include a dual-life outpatient department cover extending to both the policyholder and family members, as well as provisions for terminal illness supported by a term booster.

It also offers protection through accidental total and permanent disability benefits along with accidental death coverage. The plan is available for individuals aged between 18 and 65 years, allowing a wide entry range.

Conclusion

With Shubh Health Criti, Tata AIA Life Insurance is positioning a hybrid approach that integrates investment growth with healthcare readiness, offering policyholders a structured way to prepare for future medical expenses.

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Published on: Apr 30, 2026, 11:36 AM IST

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