It is important to recognize that maternity has several direct and indirect expenses, which can be mitigated through proper insurance planning

Insurers will have to publish their approach towards evaluating proposals for transgenders on their websites so that members of the community will be encouraged to take health insurance

While the global coverage feature in insurance does offer comfort, it comes with its set of limits and exclusions.

Health insurance policies with deductibles and multi-year premium discounts can cushion the premium hike impact, but coverage will not be comprehensive.​

The health insurance segment which started in 1985 got a major boost in 2001 with the opening of the sector to private players. From a modest Rs 690 crore of premiums in 2001, the sector grew to Rs 73,300 crore in 2021-2022, a growth of around 106 times

Taking treatment at non-cashless network hospitals, ‘unnecessary’ hospitalisation and ‘unreasonable’ charges are some of the lesser-known causes due to which your health insurance claims could get rejected

Ensure that you do your due diligence when renewing your health insurance so that you don’t have to face any issues in the future

Ensure that you do your due diligence when renewing your health insurance so that you don’t have to face any issues in the future

The health tech company says its aim is to speed up the treatment of patients by providing them quick access to funds

The initiative will help thousands of transgenders who are often the most disadvantaged, Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the move would ensure rightful and respectable place for the community which will be able access healthcare services

From stem cell therapy to oral chemotherapy, insurance companies are mandated to cover certain modern
medical procedures. But stringent sub-limits enforced by some insurance companies may serve as a deterrent to a reasonable claim.

Employers' group covers cease to exist when you switch jobs, or like in Air India’s case, when the firm gets privatised or acquired. The benefits might either vanish or watered down. Whereas an independent health insurance policy is ordinarily renewable for…

Individual health insurance policies can come with several complexities and challenges that can cause stress for policyholders during the claim process. Group policies tend to have less complexity and confusion.

Policy documents can be dense, yet it's crucial to read them before committing. They outline covered expenses, exclusions, usage restrictions, and potential enhancements like restoration benefits. Below, we emphasize five key aspects to examine in your health…