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
Ayushman Bharat scheme for West Bengal: Who is eligible for AB-PMJAY and how you can applyWest Bengal is bringing back the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. This scheme provides cashless health insurance of up to ...
12 May, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
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...
11 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Want higher health insurance coverage through super top-up policy? HDFC Ergo, Aditya Birla, ICICI Lombard, Niva Bupa, Care plans comparedRising healthcare costs necessitate enhanced coverage beyond base policies. Super top-up plans offer this crucial protection, acting as an ...
29 Apr, 2026, 08.33 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
Employer health insurance: Who pays employees’ claims when the insurer changes? 7 key things to knowGroup health insurance offers comfort to employees and families, but policy renewals, insurer switches and exits can complicate post-hospit...
03 Nov, 2025, 11.09 AM IST
How to make a health insurance claim: All you need to knowCashless claim is the process in which the claim amount is directly paid by the health insurance company to the hospital. This facility is ...
26 Dec, 2022, 04.11 PM IST
Factors to decide the right insurance plan that suits all your health needsNot being able to cover financial expenses for yourself and your loved ones in case of a medical emergency is irreversible. Here’s a checkl...
26 Apr, 2022, 12.53 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
5 smart things to know about indemnity based hospitalisation insuranceBased on the principle of indemnity—expenses are paid on an actual basis. Maximum limit of indemnity is the sum insured.
10 May, 2021, 06.30 AM IST
Insurance queries: Can you claim nursing charges under medical policy?Expenses covered post discharge from hospital are post hospitalisation expenses. The list of expenses covered under this varies from one po...
02 Jun, 2017, 11.08 AM IST
Single disease insurance catches on but is it for everyone?Health insurance is one of the fastest-growing segments in the general insurance industry and companies are introducing innovative products...
04 Jul, 2016, 03.14 AM IST
Donating life: Both giver and recipient can benefit from insuranceWhile awareness of life-saving organ transplant surgeries is growing in India, knowledge of health insurance coverage may not be as well-kn...
12 Jun, 2015, 01.11 PM IST
Health insurance policies: Lesser-known benefitsMany policyholders wrongly assume that their health plan covers only hospitalisation expenses. Find out about a few lesser-known benefits t...
02 Jun, 2014, 04.12 PM IST
- Get more out of your health insurance plan
Insurance cos offer cover for various day-care procedures to lure customers. Here's how you can benefit from it.
18 May, 2011, 02.06 AM IST
- Health policy offers benefits beyond hospitalisation
Not only can they take care of your hospitalisation expenses, but also expenses incurred during the period prior to, and after, the stay in...
02 Dec, 2010, 01.38 AM IST