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Health insurance company denies claim over father’s alleged alcohol history; son fights back and wins Rs 6 lakhA software engineer's father's health insurance claim was denied by HDFC ERGO due to an alleged alcohol history. The insurer repudiated the...- Should you buy OPD cover in health insurance? Over 40% of healthcare costs are paid out-of-pocket in IndiaOPD cover in health insurance addresses out-of-pocket expenses for doctor visits, diagnostics, and medicines without hospitalization. While...
- Harassed by loan recovery agents? Know your legal rights and 6 steps to fight backBorrowers struggling with debt often face harassment from recovery agents through abusive calls, threats, public shaming, and unauthorised ...
- Kerala’s healthcare gold rush: How private equity is reshaping hospitals and raising fears over costsPrivate equity funds are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into Kerala’s healthcare sector, reshaping a system long dominated by inde...
- Hospitals warn Central Government Health Scheme reimbursement cap may hurt cancer treatmentA major private hospital group warns of a crisis for advanced cancer patients under the Central Government Health Scheme. A reimbursement c...
- The US is tightening H-1B visas. Its economy may pay the priceA wave of legislative proposals in Washington targets the H-1B visa program and the broader immigration pipeline for skilled workers. Bills...
- For investors with patience, experience, and anxiety appetite: 5 stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 21%For the last five years, the theme on the street has mostly been: Buy today, expect comfort tomorrow. But some of the better wealth-creatin...
- 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...
- Child enrichment can cost Rs 1 lakh/year: Here’s how to fund your child’s preschool activity classes—from dance, music to phonicsFrom phonics to piano, music to drama, activity classes for pre-schoolers are growing fast—and so is the cost of raising a well-rounded chi...
- Pani puri wala took one big step by selling his cart for his wife’s treatment, but his loyal customer went even further for himA pani puri vendor’s sudden disappearance led to an unexpected story of resilience and second chances after a regular customer tracked him ...
- NICU care can cost Rs 5,000-10,000 per day: Why parents should know about newborn coverage and its sub-limits in health insuranceParents buy maternity cover for delivery, but the bigger financial risk is complications after birth.
- Will your hospital bills fall with new IRDAI move? Know how policyholders will be impacted with the formation of this new panelPolicyholders facing rising premiums, slow claims, and opaque hospital pricing will soon see changes. IRDAI's new sub-committee aims to sim...
- Mediclaim Insurance Tip: Doctor shares viral video showing patient slicing Rs 2.5 lakh hospital bill down to Rs 18,000A doctor's video shows how patients can fight inflated hospital bills. The clip demonstrates questioning charges for consumables and room r...
- Kill bill stress and red tape in hospitalsThe Government of India is introducing a standardised hospital billing format to tackle billing chaos and insurance red tape. Developed by ...
- Patients, insurers feel the pain as hospitals take to 'surge pricing'Hospitals in India introduce additional charges, such as disinfection fees and peak operation theatre charges, leading to a 20% rise in med...
- Don't have insurance? Be ready to pay up to 10% more at hospitals; here's whyFortis Hospital Gurgaon's billing practices revealed a 27% bill increase for self-paying patients. Investigations by Times of India uncover...
- Veterans up in arms over ‘poor health’ of their medical schemeSources say the Army has asked the govt for additional Rs 3,500 crore to meet “all the liabilities” of ECHS in the ongoing financial year e...
- OPD services could be hit today as doctors to go on strikeThe IMA has called the strike to protest several sections of the National Medical Commission Bill, which was tabled in Parliament on Friday.
- Max Hospital makes profit of up to 525% on syringes: CCIThe investigation report detailed how the extracting of such "huge profits margins" from inpatients was prevalent across all 14 hospitals o...
- Hospitals should notify cost of treatment in advance, says HCHospitals should notify cost of treatment to patients in advance or display rates on their notice boards instead of detaining inmates over ...
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