Mediclaim vs health insurance: 5 things to knowThe hospitalisation cover in Mediclaim is limited and typically does not exceed Rs.5 lakh, whereas in health insurance, one can select high...
24 Apr, 2023, 06.30 AM IST
New India Assurance offers Rs 1 crore health cover for super richAlthough a couple of private companies have launched high value covers, most of the mainstream insurers do not offer such high value polici...
10 Feb, 2017, 11.52 AM IST
Looking to buy a diabetes insurance plan? Here's a low-downThe good thing about such plans is that they don't have a waiting period and also take care of the hospitalisation bills of the patients.
25 Nov, 2016, 10.48 AM IST
Seniors left in lurch as companies curb health cover for employees’ parentsA prominent private life insurer discontinued parental cover after it received a poor response following the cover being made payable by em...
02 Jun, 2013, 08.00 AM IST
- How a health Ulip can help build an emergency fund
A health Ulip is a combo scheme, offering the dual benefits of medical insurance and a market-linked investment plan.
05 Sep, 2011, 01.19 AM IST
- Ayurveda too comes under mediclaim cover
Though the coverage has been expanded, there are curbs on the amount and situations under which it can be claimed.
25 Jul, 2011, 05.29 AM IST
- Primer: Maternity Insurance
Maternity expenses are very common but are mostly either under-insured or uninsured today under a regular health insurance policy offered b...
23 Mar, 2011, 07.51 AM IST
- Query corner: Insurance
Our expert guides you in matters relating to insurance.
09 Feb, 2011, 05.44 AM IST
- How to choose the right health plan
Don’t get baffled by the policies that health & life insurers offer. Here’s how you can identify the plan best suited for you.
26 Jan, 2011, 05.22 AM IST
- OPD policies help exhaust tax benefits
Some health insurance companies have designed plans that cover outpatient expenses, and charge a higher annual premium.
09 Nov, 2010, 03.12 AM IST
- Query Corner: Insurance
Our expert, Amit Suri, CFP, AUM, Financial Planners, offers tips on the best insurance products available in the market. Email to etqueryin...
25 Jun, 2010, 02.05 AM IST
- 'Second-level' mediclaim may be a healthy option
With cos looking at means to cut costs, group health insurance is turning out to be among various employee costs coming under review.
18 Apr, 2009, 03.43 AM IST
- Does your mediclaim pass the fitness test?
If health is wealth, the reverse also holds true. Yet 70% of the Indian population who don't plan their health care expense through insuran...
25 Feb, 2009, 01.34 AM IST
- Satyam employees face uncertainty over mediclaim renewal
Even as the government threw a financial lifeline by way of assurances to help pay the salaries of the 53K Satyamites, their cup of woes is...
14 Jan, 2009, 12.17 AM IST
- Take health cover to tide over expenses
As medical needs and emergencies come unexpected, it’s better to take a health insurance cover to tide over the expenses.
26 Aug, 2008, 02.57 PM IST
- In the name of extra-cover
MAX New York life recently launched ‘lifeline series’ health cover plans for individuals. While typically it is the general insurance compa...
25 Mar, 2008, 04.49 AM IST
- Mediclaim cover may come in parts
New NIC policies may force policyholders to pay even if total bill is well below the sum assured.
13 Jul, 2007, 12.58 AM IST