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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is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...- Maternity cover in group health insurance plans: Why outdated limits leave employees paying more out of pocketOne of the biggest advantages of a group policy is the waiver of the maternity waiting period.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 ...
- Why Rs 1 crore term insurance cover in 2026 may not be enough for many familiesFamilies need more than ₹1 crore in term insurance. Rising expenses and loans mean a higher cover is essential. Experts suggest ₹1.5 crore ...
- 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...
- 2-hour hospitalisation: What health insurance policies really cover and what they excludeNew health plans cover treatments requiring two hours of hospitalisation, but exclusions remain critical.
- Less than 24 hours in Hospital? Know about health insurance coverage for day care treatments, surgeries, and emergency proceduresMany policyholders believe health insurance claims require a 24-hour hospital stay. However, modern policies cover numerous treatments comp...
- Best ways to find the right health insurance policy: A comparison of ICICI Lombard, HDFC Ergo, Care, Niva Bupa, Tata AIG policiesChoosing a health insurance policy involves more than just premium cost. This comparison of leading Indian insurers highlights key features...
- CGHS rules clarified: Central government employees can pick parents or parents-in-law as dependents for medical benefitsCentral government employees can now choose to include either their parents or parents-in-law as dependents for CGHS medical benefits. This...
- Missed insurance claim submission deadline? Don't worry, you are still eligible for reimbursement. Here's whyA Bombay High Court ruling favored policyholders, stating insurers cannot reject claims solely for delayed document submission beyond the 9...
- NPS Swasthya: A cushion, not fill-in, for health coverCan the NPS Swasthya scheme be an effective substitute for a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers hospitalisation and related ex...
- As mercury soars, e-commerce platforms step up measures to protect delivery workersIndian e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms are introducing measures to protect delivery workers from severe heatwaves. Companies are pr...
- 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...
- Looking for comprehensive insurance that covers OPD charges? What NRIs should knowNRIs face high OPD costs if they don’t renew Indian health insurance. Comprehensive policies with OPD and consumables cover, up to Rs 100,0...
- How govt pensioner can switch from fixed medical allowance to OPD facilityAccording to the new instructions, if a pensioner or family pensioner receiving FMA wants to use the CGHS OPD facility, he or she should ap...
- 5 things to know about OPD cover in a health insurance planHealth insurance plan with OPD cover includes these visits to the doctor, diagnostic tests or minor surgeries. In some policies OPD cover i...
- Should you buy a health insurance policy with OPD cover?In hospital parlance, OPD stands for Out-Patient Department. OPD treatment refers to consultation with doctors and treatments that can be d...
- Which critical illness insurance policy should a person with family history of diabetes buy?Some critical illness plans offer lump sum benefits covering between 20 and 37 diseases and come with life-time renewability.
- A standalone OPD health plan? Not too soon, say insurersAccording to a report compiled by Swiss Re, 75% of medical spending in India is out-of-pocket. One of the reasons is, low penetration of he...
- How to make the most of 'day- care' health insurance covers?IRDA chairman urged insurers to launch more 'day-care' covers, highlighting that non-hospitalisation expenses amounts to twice the hospital...
- IRDA backs health cover for OPD and childbirthThe insurance regulator suggested that health insurance benefits include out patient department (OPD) in hospitals, including childbirth.
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