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ABHICL has more than 200 branches, with a diversified presence in over 4800 cities spread across the length and breadth of the country

The scheme is also exploring options to get a partial contribution or a top-up from individuals covered under the scheme

Benefits of office policy could be pared; job loss or a switch to entrepreneurship could cause loss of coverage

Here is how the health insurance plans offered by various companies stack up

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Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said his government would take measures to stop the Maharashtra government from offering its health insurance scheme in 865 border villages that the neighbouring state is trying to lay claim to. He was responding to Congress' criticism over his administration's alleged inaction over Maharashtra's Eknath Shinde government recently announcing an additional Rs 54 crore for implementing the 'Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana' in the border villages of Karnataka, which the neighbouring state is claiming for itself. Calling the Maharashtra's government's move an "insult" to Karnataka, state Congress President D K Shivakumar and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Siddaramaiah earlier today demanded Bommai's resignation, accusing him of having "miserably failed" in protecting the interests of the state and Kannadigas. In response to a question from reporters about Congress' demand for his resignation, Bommai said, "If Maharashtr

Industry regulator nudging companies to underwrite policies that include people with mental illnesses

While it will safeguard you from the possibility of exhausting your sum insured, understand the nitty gritty before buying

Here is how the health insurance plans offered by various companies stack up

Expanding the ambit of beneficiaries, now the government will also bear the insurance premium of families of Economically Weaker Sections

Niva Bupa Health Insurance on Thursday announced the launch of health insurance policy 'ReAssure 2.0'. The first of its kind indemnity plan offers lock-in of entry age until a policyholder makes his/her first claim, thereby helping customers save on premiums. Niva Bupa Health Insurance MD and CEO Krishnan Ramachandran said with this product, "we have addressed the prevailing concerns of customers which act as a hindrance during health insurance purchase. "We have designed this product in a unique way that will encourage customers to start investing for their health and financial security at an early age," Ramachandran said. This new-age indemnity plan offers 'live healthy' benefit that gives premium discount of up to 30 per cent on policy renewal basis health points earned. Other benefits include, no capping on room rent, any hospitalisation of 2 hours and above to be covered, Smart Health+ rider offering unlimited tele consultations - and Day 1 coverage for diabetes and ...

The firms are also exploring in-app integration of insurance services for faster, seamless and paper-less processes

Here is how the health insurance plans offered by various companies stack up

Also avail of annual check-ups; doing so will make claim rejection harder for health insurer

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Avendus Capital study says low penetration coupled with rising disposable incomes, and product innovation by insurers could act as catalysts for the segment

Here is how the health insurance plans offered by various companies stack up

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot reiterated on Thursday that his government's Chiranjeevi Health Insurance scheme should be implemented across the country. The Centre should also take the initiative to introduce a Social Security Act and implement the Old Pension Scheme for government employees, Gehlot said at the closing ceremony of the All India Presiding Officers' Conference at the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly here. Saying he has already requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi in this regard, Gehlot reiterated that the Chiranjeevi Health Insurance scheme should be implemented across the country. Under the scheme, the Rajasthan government provides health insurance of Rs 10 lakh and also bears the expense for organ transplants. Treatment in the in-patient and out-patient departments at government hospitals are also free, Gehlot said. Stressing the need for social security for the needy, he said the Centre should bring a Social Security Act. "Social security should be ...