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Maternity cover in group health insurance plans: Why outdated limits leave employees paying more out of pocketOne of the biggest advantages of a group policy is the waiver of the maternity waiting period. In individual policies, maternity typically ...
Govt to roll out social security schemes for gig workers; e-Shram integration deadline set for June 22The Indian government is set to provide social security benefits to gig and platform workers. These benefits will include accident insuranc...
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Left alone by husband with 18-month-old toddler, Maharashtra woman now drives auto for a living. Her daughter takes a seat beside her every morning. ‘My only goal is to send her to an English-medium school.’Komal Gaikwad, a mother from Parbhani, faced financial struggles and abandonment. She now drives an auto rickshaw with her young daughter, ...
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Happy Mother’s Day 2026: 100+ heartfelt wishes, quotes, messages and images to make mom feel truly specialHappy Mother’s Day 2026: In recent years, conversations around burnout, caregiving, mental health and work-life balance have reshaped how p...
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Husband takes Rs 25.06 lakh loan in wife’s name, runs off with car, jewellery & then seeks maintenance; HC slaps Rs 15 lakh cost on him for false affidavitA husband took Rs 25.6 lakh personal loans in his wife's name, spent the money on a lavish lifestyle, and fled with her car and jewellery. ...
Are you ready to pay up to 25% higher premium for your health insurance this year? Here are the ways to reduce your premiumHealth insurance premiums in India are rising by up to 25% due to escalating healthcare costs, increased claims, and changing risk profiles...
Noida workers’ unrest: A story of hidden inflation and its impactNoida factory workers protest: Years of rising costs have diminished buying power, creating widespread discontent among many. Wage growth l...
Pick your own health cover: How custom plans work and their hidden downsidesA health plan consists of a base plan and riders or add-ons. Earlier, the base plan comprised fixed features that could not be changed, and...
NICU care can cost Rs 5,000-10,000 per day: Why parents should know about newborn coverage and its sub-limits in health insuranceParents buy maternity cover for delivery, but the bigger financial risk is complications after birth.
Butterfly Network gets FDA clearance for AI ultrasound pregnancy toolUnlike traditional ultrasound machines that rely on expensive piezoelectric crystals, Butterfly's device uses a single silicon chip for w...
Maternity insurance: 5 things to knowMaternity Insurance is a type of health insurance policy that offers coverage for all pregnancy-related expenses.
How mothers-to-be can secure finances to prepare better for childcare costsIf you are a working woman who is planning to start a family, here are the steps you should take to secure your finances before going on ma...
Why health plans with maternity cover are not an ideal choiceHigh premiums and long waiting periods outweigh the benefits of such plans.
- What you should look for in a maternity cover
It is advisable for every woman to plan her maternity in advance and make it hassle-free with the aid of health insurance.
- What you need to watch out for maternity benefits under group, individual health insurance
Insurance is about covering unforeseen eventualities and maternity really does not count as one, was insurers' common refrain.
- Primer: Maternity Insurance
Maternity expenses are very common but are mostly either under-insured or uninsured today under a regular health insurance policy offered b...
- Assess costs before you go for higher health cover
You can buy a higher health cover to meet additional hospital expenses. But first find out if it’s worth the premium you’ll be paying.