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
Are you ready to pay up to 25% higher premium for your health insurance this year? Here are the ways to reduce your premiumHealth insurance premiums in India are rising by up to 25% due to escalating healthcare costs, increased claims, and changing risk profiles...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Pick your own health cover: How custom plans work and their hidden downsidesA health plan consists of a base plan and riders or add-ons. Earlier, the base plan comprised fixed features that could not be changed, and...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
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.
13 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Maternity insurance: 5 things to knowMaternity Insurance is a type of health insurance policy that offers coverage for all pregnancy-related expenses.
27 May, 2024, 06.30 AM IST
Insurers are having a Chillar Party: Maternity insurance sales skyrocket as couples brace for soaring costsRising childbirth costs in India drive a surge in demand for maternity insurance, growing at 80% annually. PolicyBazaar data reveals 78% of...
11 May, 2024, 03.14 PM IST
4 reasons to check the waiting period in a health insurance policyWaiting period is a term in health insurance that determines the period of time a policyholder must wait to reap the benefits of the policy...
22 Dec, 2023, 04.43 PM IST
Will your newborn baby be covered under your company health insurance policy with maternity benefit? Check if you need to actIf you are planning to start a family and depending upon your corporate health insurance policy then you need to check whether it offers ad...
15 Sep, 2023, 02.27 PM IST
What is a comprehensive health insurance policy?It covers Inpatient hospitalisation expenses incurred on treatment under Ayurveda, Unani, Sidha and Homeopathy systems of medicines.
18 Apr, 2022, 06.30 AM IST
A super top-up plan: The need of the hourReliance Health super top-up is an affordable way of enhancing health insurance coverage with a host of industry-leading benefits. From org...
20 Sep, 2021, 04.13 PM IST
Planning to buy health insurance with maternity benefit? Here's what you should knowA health insurance policy with a maternity benefit covers the costs of maternity and health care of an expecting mother and her newborn. Ho...
25 Aug, 2020, 06.12 PM IST
Women favour health insurance plans offering preventive check-ups: SurveyOne-third of those polled identified maternity cover as a must-have feature, while 28% wanted their health policy to cover lifestyle diseas...
16 May, 2016, 09.27 AM IST
With rising costs, it may pay to buy a separate maternity coverExperts advise one to be careful about riders like waiting period, sub-limits and restrictions on the number of child births or termination...
15 May, 2014, 04.04 AM IST
- What you should look for in a maternity cover
It is advisable for every woman to plan her maternity in advance and make it hassle-free with the aid of health insurance.
13 Jun, 2012, 01.38 AM IST
- What you need to watch out for maternity benefits under group, individual health insurance
Insurance is about covering unforeseen eventualities and maternity really does not count as one, was insurers' common refrain.
08 Feb, 2012, 01.32 AM IST
- How to make the most of 'day- care' health insurance covers?
IRDA chairman urged insurers to launch more 'day-care' covers, highlighting that non-hospitalisation expenses amounts to twice the hospital...
01 Feb, 2012, 02.28 AM IST
- Assess costs before you go for higher health cover
You can buy a higher health cover to meet additional hospital expenses. But first find out if it’s worth the premium you’ll be paying.
21 Jul, 2010, 03.46 AM IST