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
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
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...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.23 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
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 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
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
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
IRDAI to roll out nationwide cashless medical-insurance settlement soonThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has instructed the Committee on Common Empanelment Process of Hospitals...
21 Sep, 2023, 10.03 PM IST
Onus to take action against hospitals denying cashless service on insurers: IRDAIn a recent circular, IRDA has put the onus of taking steps against medical establishments for deficiency in service on the insurer, the of...
14 Aug, 2020, 08.04 PM IST
- Health Insurance chart20 Jul, 2011, 10.27 PM IST
- 'Don't be in hurry to change health cover'
Experts believe that unless customers are allowed to transfer benefits - which they have already earned on their existing policy — to the n...
10 Aug, 2010, 05.23 AM IST
Accept our rates to get cashless plan: Insurers to hospitalsLocked in a battle with big healthcare firms over censoring cashless health insurance claims, state-run insurers on Thursday asserted that ...
15 Jul, 2010, 11.51 AM IST
Medical insurers stop cashless facilityYou will no longer be able to get cashless facilities at Apollo, Fortis or in Delhi, NCR & other metros.
10 Jul, 2010, 08.23 AM IST
- Cashless medical facilities to be extended to govt employees
Cashless medical facilities may no longer be an exclusive privilege for private sector employees.
07 Jun, 2006, 12.31 AM IST