PM Modi’s high stakes push for sovereign AI faces reality checkIndia is striving to build its own artificial intelligence capabilities, aiming for self-reliance and global export. However, the nation fa...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
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...
26 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
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...
15 May, 2026, 11.29 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
Think health insurance will cover your hospitalisation? This family with a Rs 50 lakh policy faced a scary billing counter shockA man diagnosed with Hepatitis E was unexpectedly found to have leptospirosis, requiring immediate hospitalization. His family faced a cris...
20 Jan, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
What is ‘Cashless everywhere’ facility in health insurance?The General Insurance Council (GIC) introduced 'Cashless Everywhere' on January 24, 2024, aiming to extend cashless facility to non-network...
22 Sep, 2025, 11.03 AM IST
Cashless health insurance claim stopped for Tata AIG, Star Health and CARE Health in many Ahmedabad hospitals as dispute escalatesMultiple hospitals in Ahmedabad, affiliated with AHNA, will continue to deny cashless claims from Tata AIG, Star Health, and Care Health, c...
17 Apr, 2025, 12.43 PM IST
No more out-of-pocket expenses: The impact of 'Cashless Everywhere' on health insuranceThe 'Cashless Everywhere' initiative by the General Insurance Council and insurers like Bajaj Allianz aims to provide hassle-free access to...
26 Mar, 2024, 06.11 PM IST
Cashless health insurance at all hospitals now but network hospitals are still better option for ‘assured’ cashless treatmentsOn paper, cashless everywhere is a great initiative as it aims to reduce out-of-pocket expenses of policyholders for medical treatments. Ho...
07 Mar, 2024, 06.35 PM IST
Health insurance rule change: Cashless treatment at any hospital from today; how to get it, chargesTill now, a health insurance policyholder can get cashless treatment only at network hospitals with whom the insurance company has tied up....
26 Jan, 2024, 04.39 AM IST
Health insurance claim reform: Cashless treatment at any hospital may be a reality next year; how it will helpTill now, a health insurance policyholder can avail of cashless treatment only at network hospitals with whom the insurance company has tie...
23 Dec, 2023, 07.58 PM IST
Health insurance new features: Common cashless network across the country, 100% cashless system to be launched soonIRDAI is planning to introduce two new features in the health insurance policy — a common network for hospitals for all health insurance po...
20 Oct, 2023, 03.49 PM IST
Hospitals denying your health insurance covid cashless claim? What are your options?This is the eventuality for which people purchase health insurance so that they do not face difficulties during a health crisis. The regula...
26 Dec, 2022, 04.07 PM IST
Cashless treatment at preferred hospital under health insurance policy to get easier: Here's whyMost policyholders buy a health insurance cover primarily for the wider cashless claim facility. Expanding the scope of the most sought-aft...
22 Jul, 2022, 11.40 AM IST
IRDAI ask insurers to ensure expeditious settlement of COVID-19 claimsThe regulator noted that there are reports of certain network providers (hospitals) charging high rates and insisting on cash payments from...
23 Apr, 2021, 10.27 PM IST
FM asks IRDAI to act against insurers for denying cashless claims"Reports are being received of some hospitals denying cashless insurance. Spoken to Chairman, IRDAI Shri SC Khuntia to act immediately. In ...
22 Apr, 2021, 10.15 PM IST
Why your cashless health insurance claim could be deniedA cashless claim may be denied if the information sent by the hospital is insufficient or if the ailment is not covered under the policy.
11 Oct, 2017, 10.33 AM IST