Ayushman Bharat scheme for West Bengal: Who is eligible for AB-PMJAY and how you can applyWest Bengal is bringing back the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. This scheme provides cashless health insurance of up to ...
12 May, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
West Bengal’s Delhi wall may disappear: What schemes could BJP rule in Kolkata unlock?West Bengal's long-standing political clashes with the central government over welfare schemes are set to change. With the BJP now in power...
09 May, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
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...
06 May, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
International travel insurance: How to choose right cover with adequate medical protection, add-ons and claims supportMedical coverage, duration and geography, add-ons, and claims experience are some aspects one must keep in mind before selecting the intern...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Irdai to push basic health cover, hospital scorecards to expand sectorIndia's insurance regulator is set to introduce basic, no-frills health covers and performance scorecards for insurers and hospitals to add...
31 Mar, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
Health insurance records strong growth momentum with premiums exceeding Rs 1.2 lakh crore in FY25India's health insurance sector is growing strongly. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has set strict dea...
26 Mar, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Standard treatment workflows to help expand health coverTo standardize healthcare delivery and control rising medical inflation, ICMR, NHA, and WHO have developed 157 Standard Treatment Workflows...
20 Sep, 2025, 12.26 AM IST
Families of retired Arunachal govt employees to get health insurance cover of Rs 5 lakhRetired Arunachal Pradesh government employees' families will receive cashless health insurance up to Rs 5 lakh annually. The initiative, b...
24 Aug, 2025, 08.06 PM IST
Hospital to home: Why insurers must cover short-term transition care for seniorsStudies show that in addition to faster recovery, transition care facilities can significantly reduce unnecessary emergency visits, thus lo...
04 Aug, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
No cashless claim in Max Hospitals in Delhi NCR for policyholders of CARE Health InsuranceCare Health Insurance has stopped cashless claim settlements at 12 Max Hospitals in Delhi-NCR due to "unsustainable demands from a policyho...
02 Apr, 2025, 01.52 PM IST
Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme launched: Comprehensive coverage for all residentsMizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma launched the Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme, effective from April, aimed at comprehensive coverage. D...
19 Mar, 2025, 09.05 PM IST
Age group of 25-35 taking highest insurance claims: Policybazaar ReportA report by Policybazaar for Business reveals that the age group of 25-35 has the highest insurance policy claims, with a significant porti...
20 Feb, 2025, 02.12 PM IST
What NRIs should know about 100% cashless health insurance coverage in IndiaIndia's healthcare sector has advanced significantly, becoming a global hub for medical tourism. The new 'Cashless Everywhere' initiative a...
30 Sep, 2024, 11.05 AM IST
HDFC Life International announces new health cover for Indian students studying abroadHDFC Life International has launched a cashless health policy for Indian students studying abroad. Premium in US dollars. Covers students a...
21 Feb, 2024, 02.37 PM IST
Self-employed? Don’t forget to consider these factors while taking a health insurance planChoosing a suitable health insurance plan is crucial for freelancers, gig workers, and small-business owners, as they often lack steady inc...
09 Sep, 2023, 05.35 PM IST
Govt announces drive for 100% coverage under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAYThe Indian government plans to launch a mega enrolment programme for the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY universal healthcare scheme. The two-day Sw...
15 Jul, 2023, 12.03 AM IST
Budget 2015: Centre likely to raise Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana cover to Rs 50,000The expenditure on healthcare mainly on hospitalization has increased significantly over the past decade.
25 Feb, 2015, 02.39 PM IST