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Health Insurance Premium Calculator: Age 30 years, insurance amount Rs 10 lakh; which option can save up to 18% amount- 1-year premium policy or multi-year policy?

Health Insurance Premium Calculator: Age 30 years, insurance amount Rs 10 lakh; which option can save up to 18% amount- 1-year premium policy or multi-year policy?

Tue, Nov 19, 2024

Health Insurance Premium Calculation: Health inflation is rising faster than retail inflation. So, the cost of treatment is getting higher with each passing day. Having a health insurance policy amid such a scenario is a must. But which health policy can help you save more money- the one with an annual premium plan or the one that offers a multi-year premium?

GST on term life insurance premium, senior citizen's health coverage may be exempt

GST on term life insurance premium, senior citizen's health coverage may be exempt

Sat, Oct 19, 2024

The final decision in this regard will be taken by the GST Council Officials premiums paid for health insurance coverage of above Rs 5 lakh will continue to attract 18 per cent GST.

Faster Claim Settlements: Health insurance gets consumer-friendly with new rules

Faster Claim Settlements: Health insurance gets consumer-friendly with new rules

Mon, Sep 30, 2024

Despite the increasing medical costs, insurance penetration is lower in India. A lack of trust on insurance providers prevails because of the complications in the claiming process and possible claim rejections. Digitisation improves accessibility and streamlines insurance processing.

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Exclusive: No health insurance premium for the second year, says insurance companies

Exclusive: No health insurance premium for the second year, says insurance companies

Fri, Jan 11, 2019

In a recent update, the health insurance companies will not charge you with the second year of insurance premium if you have not claimed the premium for the first year.

New Year 2019 investment resolution: Make most of tax saving schemes; know from ELSS, PPF to Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, life insurance

New Year 2019 investment resolution: Make most of tax saving schemes; know from ELSS, PPF to Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, life insurance

Fri, Dec 28, 2018

While our government expects us to pay income tax in right manner, it also provides us various platforms where we can save our tax.

Want tax deduction for health insurance policy, personal accident cover? Here's why you can't

Want tax deduction for health insurance policy, personal accident cover? Here's why you can't

Tue, Oct 16, 2018

Tax exemption under Section 80D is applicable only for health insurance policies. The premium paid for personal accident section, except for accidental hospitalisation section, is not considered for tax exemption.

Health Insurance: IRDAI panel to examine if accidental, health policy claims can be settled in installments

Health Insurance: IRDAI panel to examine if accidental, health policy claims can be settled in installments

Sat, Oct 13, 2018

On Friday, Insurance regulator IRDAI said it has set up a "working group" to examine the health insurers' proposal seeking settlement of accidental and health policy claims in installments rather than lump sum payments.

Diagnostic centres, pharmacies may sell health insurance products

Diagnostic centres, pharmacies may sell health insurance products

Tue, Oct 09, 2018

Insurance companies will sign partnerships with diagnostic centres and medical stores, which would need to register as health insurance service providers. The personnel would be mandated to go through basic insurance product training.

45% savings! Why you should avail this benefit from employer

45% savings! Why you should avail this benefit from employer

Thu, Oct 04, 2018

For most employees in the organised sector, employer-provided health insurance is a given. In some cases, employers also provide group life insurance and/or personal accident covers. But in most cases, the amounts may be insufficient or your policy may offer coverage that is not relevant to you.

Want insurance, but money is too tight? Get one now

Want insurance, but money is too tight? Get one now

Mon, Oct 01, 2018

A micro-insurance policy is a general or life insurance policy with a sum assured of Rs 50,000 or less. Agreeing to the suggestions of insurance companies, Irdai in a circular has done away with the practice of pre-fixing the word 'PoS' on life, general and health products sold through PoS.

Insurance industry to touch USD 280 bn by FY20: Study

Insurance industry to touch USD 280 bn by FY20: Study

Sun, Sep 09, 2018

"Push by the government and the regulator has helped increase the penetration of the insurance, as spread of schemes have also increased. Several factors such as growing middle class, young population and increasing awareness towards the need for protection and retirement planning would enable the growth further," the study said.

Should you say no to Group Insurance offered by the employer? Find out

Should you say no to Group Insurance offered by the employer? Find out

Tue, Aug 28, 2018

While some insurance companies exclude home visit nursing expenses during post-hospitalisation period, it is advisable to check the terms and conditions of your policy to ensure that you are aware of your rightful claims.

How to get rich fast: Do this to spend a lot but not regret every month-end

How to get rich fast: Do this to spend a lot but not regret every month-end

Sun, Aug 19, 2018

How to get rich fast: Do this to spend a lot but not regret every month-end A good life is all about balance. How you manage your expenses and savings decide how content you can be with yourself at the end of every month, or in case of any emergency.

Health Insurance Policy alert: Cover mental illness in policies, IRDAI tells insurers; details here

Health Insurance Policy alert: Cover mental illness in policies, IRDAI tells insurers; details here

Sat, Aug 18, 2018

Health Insurance Policy: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India ( IRDAI ) has directed all the insurance companies to make a provision to cover mental illness also in insurance policies.

Not happy with your insurance agent? Send him packing, here is how

Not happy with your insurance agent? Send him packing, here is how

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

If you are not happy with the services of your insurance agent, you can change your health insurance agent at the time of renewal. All that is to be done is to inform your insurer about the new agent via a written letter along with your renewal cheque at the time of renewing your policy.

Now, get insurance for OPD, tests, dental treatment, even medicines

Now, get insurance for OPD, tests, dental treatment, even medicines

Wed, Aug 01, 2018

In India, about 60% of healthcare is spent on OPD treatment, making such a cover even more critical. Especially for diabetics or parents with infants or young children prone to ailments that require over-the-counter medicines frequently, said Jyoti Punja, chief customer officer, Cigna TTK Health Insurance.

Want better insurance coverage? Enter the network; Get lower rates and faster service from hospitals

Want better insurance coverage? Enter the network; Get lower rates and faster service from hospitals

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

One big benefit touted by distributors while selling a health insurance policy is the insurance company’s hospital network, which often runs into thousands of hospitals/outlets. The biggest advantage is that cashless facility is available only at a network hospital.

This is how you can get Rs 1 crore health insurance cover for just Rs 3000

This is how you can get Rs 1 crore health insurance cover for just Rs 3000

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

Jain’s Rs 1 crore health cover is a super top-up policy from Liberty General Insurance called Liberty Health Connect Supra. It offers sum insured up to Rs 1 crore. But he can claim the top-up policy only after he funds Rs 10 lakh of medical expense on his own, which is the deductible amount.

Now, New India Assurance chases profitability, set to raise group health premiums

Now, New India Assurance chases profitability, set to raise group health premiums

Tue, May 15, 2018

The New India Assurance Company may increase premiums in group health insurance in order to reduce its loss ratios in this segment, said G Srinivasan, chairman and managing director.

Best health insurance plan in India for you? Here is how to pick the right policy

Best health insurance plan in India for you? Here is how to pick the right policy

Wed, Apr 04, 2018

It is important to choose the right health insurance policy to ensure that you get the required treatment when you need it. After all, “Health insurance is not an investment tool but is a protection for an unknown risk,’’ says Dhruv Sarin, director, Policybazaar.

Is family health plan suitable for you?

Is family health plan suitable for you?

Sun, Feb 04, 2018

A family health plan is a type of health insurance which covers more than one member of a family.

'Modicare' to cost about $1.7 billion a year: Source

'Modicare' to cost about $1.7 billion a year: Source

Fri, Feb 02, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan to provide health insurance for about half the country`s population would require an estimated 110 billion rupees ($1.72 billion) in central and state funding each year, an official told Reuters.

Sector players seek tax cut on insurance in Budget

Sector players seek tax cut on insurance in Budget

Mon, Jan 22, 2018

As of now individuals below 60 years are eligible to claim up to Rs 25,000 as deduction for health insurance whereas above 60 can claim up to Rs 30,000

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