CLAIMS

All health insurance policies have a life-long renewal clause which the regulator has mandated. They cannot be rejected and your pricing cannot go up purely because you have a condition right now. So, certain benefits are inbuilt and benefits that t...

Exciting market dynamics unfold as Paramount Global, National Amusements, and First Foundation make significant moves, shaping investor sentiment and market trends.

Microsoft agrees to pay $14 million to settle claims of retaliating against workers for taking leave in California. The settlement also mandates hiring a consultant and providing training to prevent future discrimination.

The labor market shows signs of easing as unemployment benefits claims increase. Layoffs rise due to interest rates impacting demand, and challenges in seasonal data adjustments persist. Market anticipates Fed's potential rate cuts. Job cuts decreas...

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Online PSB Loans Limited have signed an agreement to promote financial inclusion through regional rural banks. The collaboration seeks to smoothen the process of enrolment and claim se...

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred for his involvement in Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference, the New York State appellate court ruled. The disbarment, effective immediately, comes as Giuliani faces bankruptcy due to a USD...

How to claim income tax refund online: You may be eligible for a tax refund if you have paid more taxes than you owe. You can claim the refund when filing your income tax return (ITR) by the deadline of July 31, 2024 for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25).

The Chinese Coast Guard's actions against Philippine vessels conducting a routine resupply mission to the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea last month were deemed by a senior Philippine navy official as the "most aggressive" in recent histo...

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Nearly 200 individuals have been charged in a nationwide operation investigating false health care claims amounting to approximately USD 2.75 billion in losses, according to information from the Department of Justice reported by The Hill on Thursday...

While health insurers can sometimes be blamed putting customers through unending hardship in clearing claims, many a times it’s the policyholder who is at fault. A significant portion of these health insurance claim rejections can be prevented by as...

How to buy the right health insurance policy that will pay for your claims on time? You can avert claim rejections by asking the important questions at the time of buying health insurance and reading the policy details and fine print carefully. Ask ...

Insurers will have to clear a health insurance claim within three hours of receiving it from the hospital during discharge. Irdai has also given a window of one hour for clearing cashless claim requests at the time of admission. All you need to know...

ABC's popular reality competition, Claim to Fame, is gearing up for its eagerly awaited Season 3, offering viewers another exciting lineup of challenges and surprises

Labour & Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra praised the EPFO's automation of claim settlements to reduce rejections, as per an official statement. In a review meeting, she emphasized the need for close coordination among officials to enhance social s...

EPFO rules: At a review meeting, chaired by labour secretary Sumita Dawra, EPFO said the number of auto transfers generated by the retirement fund body has increased threefold from two lakh in April 2024 to six lakh in May 2024 while more than 25 la...

New EPF rules: The changes include an extended facility of auto-settlement, multi-location claim settlement, faster New rule for EPF death claim. Let us take a closer at each of these four changes.

The digital platform, to be launched in 2-3 months, will speed up and standardise claim settlement process, leading to cost benefits for the insured.