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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Maternity cover in group health insurance plans: Why outdated limits leave employees paying more out of pocketOne of the biggest advantages of a group policy is the waiver of the maternity waiting period.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 ...
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...
From clinics to clicks: Internet emerges as ‘second doctor’ for confused patientsPatients in Delhi-NCR are confused after doctor visits. Many do not understand their health conditions or treatment plans. Nearly eight out...
Health services, medical education expansion to be driven by modern tech: Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed health and medical education. He stressed improving treatment quality and expanding s...
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...
From cost centre to strategic lever: The new workplace contract taking shape in IndiaCompanies are adopting flexible plans, preventive care, and digital delivery. This creates a new partnership between employers and employee...
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...
8th Pay Commission for central government teachers: Rs 50,000 minimum pay for Level 1 employee, up to 3.83 fitment factor; what employee body wants from 8th CPCThe employee body representing central government teachers from Union Territories is seeking significant pay hikes in their salaries in the...
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...
ESIC plans to fill 6,400 vacancies soon, says Union Minister Bhupender YadavDelivering the second Graduation Day address at the ESIC Medical College and Hospital at K K Nagar here, the Minister said ESIC is also wor...
Gujarat: Gas leaks from ONGC well in Mehsana; people complain of irritation in eyes, throatThe district administration has set up out-patient departments in Kasalpura and two other nearby villages with doctors and ambulances and d...
Nissan Motor to invest over Rs 2 cr to upgrade Chengalpet medical college hospital"Guided by our global vision of People First, Nissan India has been working on numerous corporate social responsibility initiatives in the ...
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...
Centre asks states to ensure security for doctors"I would also urge upon the doctors to continue to provide their best services to the people, so that they don't suffer," J P Nadda tweeted.
Note ban leads to 15% dip in healthcare spendsIn a sudden move, the government announced that existing currency notes of denominations Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 will cease to be legal tender ...
Rural Health Centre of of Sri Ramakrishna Hospital inaugurated in CoimbatoreInaugurated by State Municipal Administration Minister,the centre has a lab to perform blood tests, a 50mA X-Ray department,ECG Machine and...
- JSP Hospitals sets up 40-bed hospital in Mahindra city SEZ
In the first phase, an out-patient department and a 24 hour emergency clinic with all diagnostic facilities would be established by July 20...
- Private hospitals must provide fee treatment to poor: SC
The Supreme Court ordered Delhi's private hospitals, built on subsidised government land, to provide free treatment to the poor, saying the...