HOW TO BUY HEALTH INSURANCE
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Why can your insurance claim get rejected & how to avoid it?
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 the customer can take, says Deepak Yohannan, CEO, MIC Insurance Web Aggregator
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What is the difference between deductible, co-payment in a health insurance policy
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Get Rs 10 lakh insurance policy at Rs 555 premium: New accidental insurance cover launched; know features, where to buy
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has recently launched personal accident covers at an affordable premium. There are various variants of Health Plus and Xpress Health Plus. From coverage to premium to benefits — read all about the new accident covers before you invest.
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Buy Star Health, target price Rs 730.: Motilal Oswal
Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd., incorporated in the year 2005, is a Large Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 31780.89 Crore) operating in Financial Services sector.
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Is your medical claim stuck? Find out why you face problems in health insurance claim settlement and how to avoid them
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 asking the right questions during policy selection, carefully reviewing policy documents, and conducting thorough research. This article explores common health insurance claim rejection scenarios and explains how to avoid them.
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Buy Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, target price Rs 730: Motilal Oswal
Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd., incorporated in the year 2005, is a Large Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 30519.60 Crore) operating in Financial Services sector.
6 questions to ask while buying a health insurance policy to avoid claim rejections later
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 these questions while purchasing a health plan or at the time of filling a proposal form.
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How to cut income tax outgo by Rs 75,000 with NPS, health insurance
How to reduce income tax outgo: Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments. TaxSpanner estimates that Tuteja can reduce his tax by around Rs.75,000 if his company offers him some tax-free emoluments as well as the NPS benefit. Tuteja also needs to invest in the pension scheme on his own, buy health insurance for his parents, and avoid booking taxable capital gains.
6 recent health insurance claim rule changes every policyholder should know
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 about the recent health insurance claim norm changes by the insurance regulator.
New govt digital locker to store, access, share your medical history: What is ABHA number, eligibility, benefits, how to enrol
ABHA ID card or health ID: Gone are the days when you need to save each and every documents of your medical record for your treatment and insurance. The Centre has introduced ABHA number or health ID, a unique 14-digit number, that will act as your digital health locker. You can easily store and share prescriptions, reports, and bills electronically in Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA). This simplifies managing healthcare for yourself and loved ones, ensuring crucial records are always accessible for diagnosis, treatment, and insurance claims. ET Wealth Online explains — what is ABHA number or health ID, how ABHA number works, how ABHA number will benefit you. Read here
What are riders with insurance policies? All you need to know
Riders are essentially additional benefits that one can purchase and add to an existing policy.
Should you buy a house now or rent it? Key factors that will help you to decide
While property market dynamics play a big role in effecting this decision, equally important is your personal financial situation and lifestage. There are other factors to consider. If you are thinking of buying a house, here the key things you need to check.
Taking a home loan? 5 ways you can reduce cost of borrowing and save money
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How NRIs can extract maximum value from voluntary deductible in their health insurance
Indian software engineer Ravi moved to the US for a career opportunity but overlooked his health insurance policy in India. After realizing the importance of coverage during visits, he reinstated his Indian policy for financial security and peace of mind.
Health insurance claim rule change: Cashless claims must be cleared in 3 hours; insurer to pay hospital charges for delay in discharge, says IRDAI
Health insurance: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has released a master circular to streamline health insurance claim process. Previously, delays in claim approvals forced patients to stay in hospitals longer. Now, insurers have three hours to approve cashless discharge requests. Additionally, insurers will be liable for extra hospital charges due to delays.
Maternity insurance: 5 things to know
Maternity Insurance is a type of health insurance policy that offers coverage for all pregnancy-related expenses.
HDFC Ergo withdraws 3 health insurance policies: How will it impact policyholders? Will premiums increase?
In a move impacting existing policyholders, HDFC Ergo discontinues its my:health Suraksha health insurance plans. The insurer will migrate customers to alternative policy. Key concerns for existing customers include changes in premiums, coverage details, and potential loss of renewal benefits. ET Wealth Online delves into how this will affect renewals, benefits, and the migration process. Customers of HDFC Ergo my:health Suraksha health plans must know these details
Buy Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, target price Rs 730: Motilal Oswal
Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd., incorporated in the year 2005, is a Large Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 33446.02 Crore) operating in Financial Services sector.
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