Medical Insurance

Buy more insurance cover if your liabilities have increased in the year

Hike health insurance coverage as well to keep pace with medical inflation

Updated On: 11 Dec 2022 | 9:42 PM IST

Global health cover comes as a lifesaver for high-flyers: Experts

But examine countries covered and claim settlement mode

Updated On: 01 Nov 2022 | 11:20 AM IST

Smart policy choice can help you tackle medical inflation: Experts

Most Ayush treatment happens out-patient; your policy may not be very useful if it offers only hospitalisation cover

Updated On: 30 Jul 2022 | 1:05 AM IST

General insurance industry's GDPI to grow by 10-12% in FY23: Report

The rise is led by higher growth in the health and commercial business segments with increasing awareness of medical insurance and uptick in economic activity, Icra Ratings said in a report

Updated On: 27 Apr 2022 | 11:16 PM IST

Buy optimal mix of base plan and super top-up to check cost of health cover

If your insurer has hiked the premium rate excessively, consider porting

Updated On: 24 Apr 2022 | 10:07 PM IST

Indian workforce seek medical insurance, child care post-Covid: Report

Post-Covid, the rising workforce in India is now looking for additional benefits such as medical insurance for themselves and their families, a new report showed

Updated On: 30 Mar 2022 | 1:09 PM IST

ELSS and PPF can be good last-minute tax-savers, say analysts

NPS and medical insurance are sound non-Section 80C options

Updated On: 29 Mar 2022 | 6:05 AM IST

Market correction a chance to allocate more to equities, albeit gradually

Don't bet excessively on gold based on its recent rally as an early end to the Russia-Ukraine war could bring it to a halt

Updated On: 13 Mar 2022 | 8:28 PM IST

Covid provision pool lowered, but 'we got you covered': Life insurers

As claims burden drops, life insurers hold enough reserves, cushioning balance sheet against risk

Updated On: 25 Jan 2022 | 6:04 AM IST

How to build a health corpus if you're unable to get medical insurance

Also try to join a group health plan at the office, bank or one covering your professional group

Updated On: 20 Jan 2022 | 11:54 PM IST

Govt to provide medical, accident insurance to 13,000 athletes and coaches

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said the well-being of athletes, coaches and support staff are his ministry's priority and the decision is in line with that objective

Updated On: 20 May 2021 | 12:06 PM IST

Importance of critical illness insurance plans for women

The magnitude of this pandemic has once again brought the emphasis on the need for medical insurance

Updated On: 29 Jan 2021 | 7:49 PM IST

Quick approval, grace period: Medical insurance process eased amid Covid-19

Use instalments to increase cover; benefit from quick approvals

Updated On: 23 Apr 2020 | 2:37 AM IST

Is there insurance for job loss in India? Here's what expert says

Kartik Jhaveri answers all your financial planning queries

Updated On: 02 Apr 2020 | 12:17 AM IST

Selecting a medical policy may soon become simpler: All you need to know

IRDAI has set up a working group to bring uniformity in exclusions in medical insurance policies

Updated On: 30 Jul 2018 | 2:35 AM IST

Ayushman Bharat: Centre may penalise insurance firms for delaying payment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to roll out the Ayushman Bharat scheme on August 15

Updated On: 16 Jun 2018 | 1:28 PM IST

Star health slashes premium rates for Cardiac policy by up to 40%

Now, 'Star Cardiac Care' will offer customers access and a cover for all day-care procedures

Updated On: 31 May 2018 | 2:34 PM IST

Staying healthy can reduce your next premium

Through wellness programmes, policyholders can get discounts ranging from 8% to 30%

Updated On: 03 Dec 2017 | 10:39 PM IST

Buy comprehensive protection against heart ailments

Purchase a combination of mediclaim and critical illness policy while you are still in your thirties

Updated On: 29 Sep 2017 | 12:48 AM IST