Mediclaim policyholders see premiums rise 70%Annual premium on health covers have risen by 40%-70% for policyholders after insurance companies hiked rates following a regulatory diktat...
15 Oct, 2020, 08.39 AM IST
Mediclaim policyholders can seek interest for delay in claim paymentRuling in favour of a woman who was reimbursed almost three years after her claim, the commission said that she was entitled to 9% interest...
31 Dec, 2018, 08.21 AM IST
Some insurers can dismiss claims if the policyholder is 'fat'Insurance companies at times refuse to pay claims if the policyholder was fat or in their view “fat" -- putting family members in a fix try...
24 Nov, 2016, 07.11 PM 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
- Follow the eight-point formula for hassle-free mediclaim
Here is a list of eight things that you must remember to do to make sure your claim reimbursement process is relatively quicker.
16 Feb, 2011, 01.36 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
- Pay more for fancy hospitals, says IRDA
Mediclaim policy premiums may go up substantially for treatment at major hospitals like Apollo, Fortis, Gangaram, Jaslok, Hindujas, Leelava...
12 Aug, 2010, 02.41 AM IST
- IRDA says will follow HC direction on cashless facility
IRDA said it will follow the Delhi High Court's direction to take steps on resuming cashless facility to policyholders provided by four PSU...
11 Aug, 2010, 05.08 PM IST
- Mediclaim portability to become a reality soon
Mediclaim policyholders, who are not satisfied with the service of their existing service providers, will be able to switch to another insu...
13 Jun, 2010, 06.57 PM IST
- Co-payment may suit both insurer and you
If you are a healthy person, it makes sense to opt for a co-payment policy as your premium outgo would be much less.
30 Apr, 2010, 01.16 AM IST
- Buy an insurance policy even with a pre-existing illness
You can buy an insurance policy even with a pre-existing illness. Here is how to go about it. Integrate medical insurance in your plan | Me...
27 Apr, 2010, 01.34 PM IST
- Regulator puts cap on hike in medical insurance premium
Insurance regulator IRDA has directed insurers to ensure that the premium in any year does not exceed more than 75% of what they paid the p...
06 Dec, 2007, 12.18 AM IST
- LIC awaits IRDA clearance to roll out health cover products
Health insurance products from state-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) are expected to hit the market by the end of the year.
30 Nov, 2007, 12.53 AM IST
- Mediclaim portability to become reality by next fiscal
Come April 2008, mediclaim policy holders who are not satisfied with the services of their current insurance provider can easily shift to a...
25 Nov, 2007, 12.28 PM IST
- Medical insurance policies may cover pre-existing diseases
Policyholders who never underwent treatment nor showed symptoms of a disease before signing a policy document are likely to get the medical...
11 Oct, 2007, 12.37 PM IST
- Medical insurance claims may cover pre-existing diseases too
Insurance companies are reviewing claims settlement norms in case of preexisting diseases. GIC is working on the appropriate definition of ...
08 Oct, 2007, 03.50 PM IST
- Cashless mediclaims in a few hospitals
Hospitals may soon be asked to meet prescribed quality standards in order to provide cashless mediclaim facilities.
28 Jul, 2007, 03.45 AM IST