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.
25 May, 2026, 11.01 AM 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
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
Why are hospital stocks defying market volatility? Demand, beds and growth plansOver the past five years, the sector has delivered strong growth, with revenues rising about 15.5% annually between FY2019-20 and FY2024-25...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM 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
AHPI asks Star Health to restore cashless services at hospitalsThe Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) has voiced concerns regarding Star Health Insurance's suspension of cashless treatm...
16 Sep, 2025, 12.26 AM IST
Now, no cashless facility for Niva Bupa customers in Max Hospitals across IndiaNiva Bupa Health Insurance has suspended cashless treatments at Max Hospitals across India from August 16, 2025. The decision follows unsuc...
01 Sep, 2025, 05.57 PM IST
AHPI alleges insurers' body using anti-competitive tactics to push down hospital tariffsThe Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) has raised concerns over alleged anti-competitive practices by the General Insuranc...
28 Aug, 2025, 11.15 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 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
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
- Cashless hospital claim deadlock ends as four state-owned health insurance firms and big hospitals reach settlement
"Talks are also on with Apollo Hospitals for a resolution," United India Insurance chairman and MD G Srinivasan said on Tuesday.
20 Jul, 2011, 06.42 AM IST
- Top hospitals, insurers still sparring over cashless claims
The country's top hospital chains have not been able to thrash an agreement with state-owned insurance companies to restore cashless-medicl...
18 Jan, 2011, 05.40 AM IST
- Cashless treatment row to be resolved in a week: Insurers
Public sector insurers on Friday expressed hope that the dispute over cashless treatment will be resolved within a week, but large hospital...
10 Sep, 2010, 06.46 PM IST
- Cashless medical facilities restored in 449 hospitals: Govt
Cashless medical facilities for persons insured with PSU companies have been restored in 449 hospitals in four big cities after hospitals h...
17 Aug, 2010, 03.31 PM IST