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300-fold rise in unlimited health cover adoption in two years: Study
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (442+ words) Business Standard...
Avoid reimbursement claims to reduce stress during hospitalisation
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (101+ words) Business Standard Avoid reimbursement claims to reduce stress during hospitalisation Check the hospital's network status before admission and complete pre-authorisation on time Why cashless works better When reimbursement becomes necessary Why insurers deny cashless claims Do not skip cashless for…...
Irdai grants health insurance licence to Prudential HCL joint venture
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (190+ words) Business Standard The Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority of India (Irdai) on Wednesday said that it has granted certificate of registration to Prudential HCL Health Insurance to carry on health insurance business in India It is a joint venture with Prudential…...
Multi-year health insurance: Lock in premiums, but check exit rules first
1+ week, 5+ day ago (140+ words) Business Standard Multi-year health insurance: Lock in premiums, but check exit rules first Multi-year health insurance plans offer premium stability and upfront discounts, but buyers should weigh flexibility, portability and future healthcare needs Register to continue reading premium journalism and…...
Occasional smoking? This health insurance mistake can hurt your claim
3+ week, 2+ day ago (470+ words) Occasional smoking?...
SC puts economic value on homemakers' work, raises accident payouts
3+ week, 4+ day ago (48+ words) Business Standard SC puts economic value on homemakers' work, raises accident payouts The Supreme Court has set a new benchmark for valuing homemakers' unpaid work, raising compensation in a fatal accident case and introducing 'loss of domestic care'...
West Bengal rolls out Ayushman Bharat: Eligibility, steps to apply
4+ week, 1+ day ago (100+ words) Business Standard West Bengal rolls out Ayushman Bharat: Eligibility, steps to apply Eligible residents can now access cashless hospital treatment worth up to Rs 5 lakh under PM-JAY West Bengal joins Ayushman Bharat What is the Ayushman Bharat scheme? What is…...
Non-life insurance premium up 8. 7% in May, led by health insurance growth
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (136+ words) Business Standard Non-life insurance premium up 8. 7% in May, led by health insurance growth Gross direct premium underwritten by non-life insurers rose to Rs 24, 194. 56 crore in May, supported by steady growth in general insurance and strong gains in health insurance More…...
Smart Savings: How Senior Citizens Can Lower Health Insurance Premiums
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (106+ words) Business Standard Smart Savings: How Senior Citizens Can Lower Health Insurance Premiums With healthcare costs rising steadily, opting for a deductible can help senior citizens reduce health insurance premiums while retaining protection against major medical emergencies More From This Section…...
Intermediary-led model keeps insurance costs elevated: Praxis Global
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (11+ words) Business Standard...