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Ayushman Bharat card: Eligibility, benefits, how to apply online and documents required for PMJAYThe Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is expanding healthcare access, with 6 crore senior citizens enrolled and o...16 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST- Maternity cover in group health insurance plans: Why outdated limits leave employees paying more out of pocketOne of the biggest advantages of a group policy is the waiver of the maternity waiting period.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 ...08 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
- Health insurance company denies claim over father’s alleged alcohol history; son fights back and wins Rs 6 lakhA software engineer's father's health insurance claim was denied by HDFC ERGO due to an alleged alcohol history. The insurer repudiated the...03 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
- Shrimp startup Aquapulse bags Rs 45 crore to connect farmers with global buyersAquapulse has secured ₹45 crore in a funding round led by NABVENTURES. This capital will boost farm technology and disease management. The ...02 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
- Vitamin B12 and Cancer: Why scientists are taking a closer look at high levelsNew research explores vitamin B12's complex link with cancer. While essential for health, high B12 levels are being investigated. Studies s...28 May, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
- Insurer denies Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim over diabetes non-disclosure; woman fights back and wins; here’s whyA Delhi woman's Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim, denied due to alleged non-disclosure of diabetes and kidney diseases, was upheld by the St...22 May, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
- AbbVie loses patent plea for Hep C drugThe Indian Patent Office has denied a secondary patent for AbbVie's Hepatitis C drug Maviret. This decision ensures continued access to aff...19 May, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- 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
- In 1871, a farmer left five cows on a remote island, 130 years later, scientists studied their DNA and found something that stunned themFive cows left on Amsterdam Island in 1871 became a feral herd of 2,000, a remarkable survival story. A 2024 genetic study revealed their m...12 May, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
- Bundled vs standalone travel insurance: Which works best for your trip? Comparing costs, coverage, and claimsSince both serve specific purposes and needs, pick the one that suits your travel itinerary and circumstances11 May, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
- 3 changes in health insurance claim rules to help consumers: Reduced waiting period for pre-existing diseases, moratoriumWhenever you buy a health policy, the insurer informs you about the waiting period for pre-existing diseases and specified diseases which a...16 Apr, 2024, 09.58 PM IST
- I have pre-existing diseases. Should I buy health insurance for my spouse and myself separately?Health insurance pricing usually is based on age, and not pre-existing conditions. Buying a floater policy will mean for the same price, yo...15 Jun, 2020, 11.26 AM IST
- In emergency, you can visit blacklisted hospital: IRDAIEarlier claims were admissible in a blacklisted hospital only in case of emergency accidents. Now, that allowance has been extended to emer...11 Feb, 2020, 10.39 AM IST
- How health insurance has changed during the year 2019There has been a consistent effort to standardise health insurance definitions through various regulatory amendments. The industry is exper...31 Dec, 2019, 02.42 PM IST
- How IRDAI panel proposes to make health insurance more buyer-friendlyAn Irdai constituted panel has recommended a simpler definition of pre-existing diseases to prevent any disputes over interpretation.12 Nov, 2018, 06.30 AM IST
- IRDAI panel moots waiting period of 30 days for hypertension, cardiac conditions in health coversThe working group set up by the IRDAI recommend ways to rationalise exclusions in health covers, so as to enhance the scope of health insur...06 Nov, 2018, 11.28 AM IST
- Which critical illness insurance policy should a person with family history of diabetes buy?Some critical illness plans offer lump sum benefits covering between 20 and 37 diseases and come with life-time renewability.25 Jun, 2018, 03.41 PM IST
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