Page 14 - Health Insurance

SC notice to govt, IRDA over plea on insurance cover for mental illness

A bench comprising Justices Rohinton Fali Nariman, Navin Sinha and B.R. Gavai issued the notice and sought replies from the Centre and IRDA

Planning to take a health insurance? Buy now to meet future needs

Insurers will have to approve claims after the policy is eight years old

Gearing up for peak Covid

Communities and firms all over India need to look at their local situation, and come together to improve the outcome

Tips to protecting your home and hearth against natural calamities

When buying a home insurance cover, opt for reinstatement value as the sum insured

Kedaara Capital invests Rs 567 cr in Religare's health insurance arm

The equity infusion is in sync with the long term vision of the Company to be future-focused, explore its full potential and accelerate growth

India coronavirus dispatch: How will the Covid-19 pandemic end?

From hospitals' response to rising cases, to the feasibility of work from home in the long run, and how ICMR inflated accuracy of its antibody test kits - read these and more in today's India dispatch

A snapshot of various health insurance schemes

A comparison of the health plans offered by various insurers

India coronavirus dispatch: Does your health insurance cover Covid-19?

From one testing lab for 30 million people, to the meaning of community transmission, and how fast coronavirus can spread via hospital surfaces - read these and more in today's India dispatch

Opting for EMI on health insurance premiums? You may end up paying more

This is because insurers are levying a nodal charge of 3-4 per cent on premium paid through instalment

Opt for monthly payment of term premiums as insurers get set to hike rates

Some insurers have already started increasing premiums, and others are expected to do so in the next six months

Covid-19 outbreak: Update insurance, tax and KYCs amid lockdown 4.0

Utilise the relaxed phase to complete unfinished tasks on personal finance agenda

Planning to take health insurance policy? Do not go by premium alone

You also need to take into account exclusions and sub-limits

A comparison of top 10 heath insurance plans with Rs 10 lakh sum assured

Here is a comparison of top 10 insurers offering health insurance of Rs. 10 lakh sum insured along with the option of choosing a Super Top-up plan of Rs 10 lakh sum insured

Covid-19: ManipalCigna Insurance waives co-payment clause for senior citizens

The scheme is applicable for the customers of ProHealth Insurance plans who have an obligation of mandatory co-payment benefit and policy is issued on or before April 30, 2020

Master the claim procedure to cope better during emergency in family

With the onset of this pandemic, policyholders should now take the next crucial step of understanding how to go about filing a health insurance claim

Coronavirus claims have not moved up significantly: Bajaj Allianz's CEO

Tapan Singhel, managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO), Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, in an interview with Subrata Panda, speaks about the company's business during the lockdown.

Covid-19 impact: Motor, health segments see decline in March premiums

The motor and health segments led the decline in premiums for the industry as the month saw premium fall by 9 per cent.

Rs 15.75 crore coronavirus health insurance claims lodged till date

The officials said about 790 claims have been lodged claiming about Rs 15.75 crore with several non-life insurers.

Motor, health segments see substantial fall in March for non-life insurers

Motor segment saw a 7 per cent decline in premiums, while health registered an 11 per cent decline in premiums

Policy change doesn't impact continuity

The apex court noted that there was continuous insurance coverage since 2007 and there was no evidence to show that the ailment was pre-existing