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
Insurers resist as customer comfort weighs on exec payIndian insurers are opposing new rules for executive pay. The regulator wants to link compensation to customer service, not just profits. I...
20 May, 2026, 12.59 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
Star Health aims Gross Written Premium of Rs 24,000 crore in FY27: MDStar Health aims for Rs 24,000 crore in Gross Written Premium this fiscal, up from Rs 20,400 crore last year, with plans to launch two affo...
05 May, 2026, 04.34 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
I am 80 and my wife is 78. Can we increase our coverage to Rs 10 lakh each?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am 80 and my wife is 78. We currently have medical insurance coverage of Rs 7 lakh each. We would like to incre...
14 Apr, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Why hospitals and insurance companies are clashing over suspension of cashless medical treatment: What should health insurance holders do now?Though suspensions may appear scattered and unconnected, they spring from discontent and animosity that has been brewing between hospitals ...
22 Sep, 2025, 10.50 AM IST
Cashless claim settlement resumed for CARE and Star Health by AHNA, not for TATA AIGLast month, member hospitals of the Ahmedabad Hospitals and Nursing Association had suspended cashless claims with TATA AIG, CARE Health, a...
14 May, 2025, 09.00 AM 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
Cashless or not? Discover the key indicators of bike insurance with hassle-free claimsHaving a comprehensive bike insurance policy with cashless claim benefits is important to protect your two-wheeler from potential risks on ...
29 Jun, 2023, 04.56 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
Cashless health insurance: Things to knowThe facility can be availed of only if the hospital, where the patient is to be treated, figures among the hospitals approved by the insure...
10 Sep, 2012, 09.12 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