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The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...- Maternity cover in group health insurance plans: Why outdated limits leave employees paying more out of pocketOne of the biggest advantages of a group policy is the waiver of the maternity waiting period. In individual policies, maternity typically ...
- 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...
- From clinics to clicks: Internet emerges as ‘second doctor’ for confused patientsPatients in Delhi-NCR are confused after doctor visits. Many do not understand their health conditions or treatment plans. Nearly eight out...
- Health services, medical education expansion to be driven by modern tech: Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed health and medical education. He stressed improving treatment quality and expanding s...
- Less than 24 hours in Hospital? Know about health insurance coverage for day care treatments, surgeries, and emergency proceduresMany policyholders believe health insurance claims require a 24-hour hospital stay. However, modern policies cover numerous treatments comp...
- From cost centre to strategic lever: The new workplace contract taking shape in IndiaCompanies are adopting flexible plans, preventive care, and digital delivery. This creates a new partnership between employers and employee...
- Missed insurance claim submission deadline? Don't worry, you are still eligible for reimbursement. Here's whyA Bombay High Court ruling favored policyholders, stating insurers cannot reject claims solely for delayed document submission beyond the 9...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Healthtech platform Livlong 365 to invest Rs 100 crore for expansionFounded in 2021 by Gaurav Dubey, the healthtech company focuses on outpatient departments (OPDs) in healthcare and provides services such a...
- PGIMER doctors call off 11-day-long protestDoctors at PGIMER have ended their 11-day protest over the rape and murder of a Kolkata medic. The strike concluded after the Supreme Court...
- Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Private doctors, hospitals in Maharashtra join stirThe indefinite strike by Maharashtra resident doctors, which began on Tuesday in response to the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee...
- AIIMS Delhi decides to remain open on Jan 22 after announcing half day closingThe All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has reversed its decision to remain closed for the Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratisht...
- Not disclosing pre-existing health conditions main reason for claim rejectionInsurers frequently reject health insurance claims, with approximately 25% facing rejection due to the policyholder's non-disclosure of pre...
- Cancer doctor visit, diagnostic, medicine costs much higher than hospitalization: StudyA recent study conducted by the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI) reveals that the cost of cancer treatment du...
- Goa: GMCH introduces fresh protocols amid rise in COVID-19 casesGoa Medical College and Hospital decided to resume the telephone service for booking appointments for the outpatient department.It was also...
- Covid-19 impact: Over 40 nurses test positive in Mumbai hospitalRepresentatives of the nurses who are inside the hospital have alleged that the hospital did not take enough precautions while handling the...
- More group health policies now cover OPD expensesThere are cashless OPD treatments available in the market where insurance companies give a voucher for consultations.
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