u/Groundbreaking_Team9

Hi All

My parents are 65+ . I got a 5 lac comprehensive Star Health policy for parents 10 years ago. My parents have diabetes, prostate (dad), high blood pressure. We havnt claimed the policy yet so it has accumulating bonus as cover is around 10 lacs. I realize now that 5 lac is not enough. Hence trying to understand what options are available. I am trying to target a coverage of around 20-25 lacs.

1. Option 1: Ask Star Health for increasing the Sum Insured during next renewal before my dad turns 70. I understand they have the option to say no.
2. Option 2: Take top up policies. The only 2 I can find is Manipal Cigna and Care Enhance Supreme. Both are offering ~20 lac SI with 5 lac deductible for around 30K. However this will have the 3 year wait period for existing diseases.For both I cant find if there is a co-pay since my parents are above 60 yrs of age

Does anyone have recommendations of the way to proceed. Would really appreciate some guidance here

Edit: I am selling the Supernote not looking to buy one..

In excellent condition. Sparingly used.

Bundle includes Manta, Lamy Safari Pen, Half Folio and the box.

I am in Seattle

Time to replace the tires on my 2020 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve (225/55R19) — they’ve hit 40k miles on the factory Toyo A36s.
I was pretty set on the Michelin CrossClimate2, but then I noticed Bridgestone recently launched the UltraWeather (the successor to the WeatherPeak), and my local Costco has them at $250/tire — same price as the CC2.
I’m in the Seattle area, so my driving profile is heavy rain almost year-round and maybe one snow trip a year (occasional pass crossing, nothing extreme). My priorities, roughly equal weight:
1. Comfort and low noise
2. Wet traction and hydroplaning resistance
3. Decent snow capability for that one trip (3PMSF rating)
From what I’ve read:
• The CC2 is the wet-grip champion (Thermal Adaptive compound, best-in-class wet braking) but has a reputation for a directional-tread hum that some owners notice on coarse asphalt and concrete highways.
• The UltraWeather inherits Bridgestone’s QuietTrack DNA, so it should be noticeably quieter and more comfortable, with the new PeakLife compound for wear and ENLITEN tech for lower rolling resistance. The trade-off is slightly less wet grip than the CC2, plus it’s a brand-new product with essentially zero independent test data yet.

Both are 3PMSF certified, both have 60k mile warranties, both fit my use case on paper.

What I can’t figure out is how pronounced the CC2 hum really is in daily driving. Everyone loves the CC2, so is the noise complaint overblown? Or is it genuinely noticeable enough that I’d regret it? And is anyone running the UltraWeather yet who can speak to real-world wet performance?
Also open to the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 if it’s a clearly better fit — I’ve seen it recommended but Costco doesn’t seem to carry it locally.
Would love to hear from CX-5 owners who’ve made this swap, or anyone with miles on either tire in the PNW. Thanks!