Parental health coverage in group insurance: Why opting out of it can be a costly mistakeA large number of senior citizens find it difficult to get individual insurance covers. Insurers may charge higher premiums or decline cove...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
My wife and I declared diabetes in our health insurance policy. Will it cover new illnesses too?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My wife and I have had a floater health insurance policy for over four years. We declared diabetes as a pre-exist...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Health care fraud: Medicare fraud worth over $6.5 billion exposed as Justice Department announces criminal charges against 455 people
Healthcare fraud has been a long-running Justice Department priority and news conferences announcing roundups and crackdowns have been comm...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.45 AM IST
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Should you buy OPD cover in health insurance? Over 40% of healthcare costs are paid out-of-pocket in IndiaOPD cover in health insurance addresses out-of-pocket expenses for doctor visits, diagnostics, and medicines without hospitalization. While...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Insurer denies Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim over diabetes non-disclosure; woman fights back and wins; here’s whyA Delhi woman's Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim, denied due to alleged non-disclosure of diabetes and kidney diseases, was upheld by the St...
22 May, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Consumer forum directs LIC to pay Rs 2 lakh claim to widow of policyholderA consumer commission in Mumbai has directed the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to pay a claim of Rs 2 lakh to the widow of a po...
07 Jun, 2024, 07.44 PM IST
Health insurance claim rejection: Widow fights, wins Rs 28 lakh damage; pre-existing disease can't be free pass for claim denialThe Delhi State Consumer Commission ruled that an insurer cannot reject a health insurance claim solely based on pre-existing diseases if t...
14 May, 2024, 01.50 PM IST
Not disclosing pre-existing health conditions main reason for claim rejectionInsurers frequently reject health insurance claims, with approximately 25% facing rejection due to the policyholder's non-disclosure of pre...
22 Nov, 2023, 01.04 PM IST
Should I remove the critical illness rider from my term insurance plan?If you are diagnosed with a critical illness that keeps you away from work, you could face loss of income during the period of recovery. Th...
04 May, 2020, 03.58 PM IST
Some insurers can dismiss claims if the policyholder is 'fat'Insurance companies at times refuse to pay claims if the policyholder was fat or in their view “fat" -- putting family members in a fix try...
24 Nov, 2016, 07.11 PM IST
Why you may need diabetes insuranceIndians are extremely prone to diabetes, and it can sneak up on you at any time. Here’s how you can be prepared for the expenses that come ...
12 Apr, 2016, 10.53 AM IST
Health insurance: Should one go for disease-specific cover or a regular policyRegular health insurance policies do extend coverage to pre-existing ailments, but only after a waiting period ranging of up to four years.
12 Dec, 2013, 07.01 AM IST
New India Assurance exempts diabetes, BP patients from paying extra premium for health coverSome insurers have begun to rethink loading premium for those who are suffering from diabetes and hypertension.
16 Aug, 2013, 01.03 PM IST
- Query Corner: Insurance
You can insure your gold jewellery under householder’s policy.
26 Jan, 2011, 05.13 AM IST
- Query Corner: Insurance
Our expert offers Tips On The Best Insurance Products Available In The Market. Email to etqueryins@indiatimes.com
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- Query Corner: Insurance
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