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  Mental Health Insurance: Key things policyholders should know

  Personal Finance | April 07, 2025 17:58 IST

  Mental Health Insurance: Just like other health insurance plans, there are some guidelines that need to be followed for the mental health insurance plan.

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  Punjab Budget 2025: State to conduct first-ever 'drug census', announces minister

  India | March 26, 2025 18:13 IST

  Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the Punjab Budget 2025 with a Rs 2.36 lakh crore allocation, prioritizing the state’s first-ever ‘drug census,’, universal health insurance, and crop diversification for farmers.

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  Why do metro city residents pay more for health insurance? Know reason here

  Personal Finance | March 23, 2025 12:18 IST

  Health insurance: If you live in a metro city, you will likely pay a higher premium for health insurance. Here's why companies charge more.

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  7 Common insurance mistakes that can jeopardise your financial security

  Business | March 07, 2025 23:33 IST

  Insurance is a vital part of financial planning, offering protection against unforeseen events. However, common insurance mistakes—like not reviewing coverage needs, ignoring policy details, or failing to compare plans—can leave you vulnerable.

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  Health insurance portability: How to switch providers for better coverage, services | Know here

  Personal Finance | January 19, 2025 17:52 IST

  Know how to switch your health insurance provider without losing benefits. Understand IRDAI's portability guidelines, when to opt for portability, and how to retain benefits like waiting periods.

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  How to ensure fair grievance redressal for health insurance claims? Know here

  Personal Finance | January 09, 2025 20:59 IST

  Know about IRDAI’s latest health insurance guidelines designed to simplify the claims process and protect policyholders from unfair rejections. Discover key updates, including no claim rejection due to insufficient documentation and mandatory written explanations for rejections.

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  GST Council postpones decision on reducing tax for life, health insurance premiums

  Business | December 21, 2024 14:41 IST

  The GST Council has postponed its decision on reducing tax rates for life and health insurance premiums. With further deliberations planned for January, key proposals include exemptions on term life insurance and premiums for senior citizens.

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  Star Health Insurance data leak: Hacker claims to have access to data of 31 million customers

  India | October 09, 2024 21:14 IST

  The alleged website, which was created by a hacker xenZen, claimed to have access to the data of over 3.1 crore customers, including sensitive information like PAN card details, phone numbers, tax details, residential address, and medical records.

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  What is Ayushman Bharat health cover for senior citizens? | Know eligibility criteria, other details

  India | September 12, 2024 13:13 IST

  Ayushman Bharat health insurance: Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) under the flagship scheme Ayushman Bharat is the world’s largest health insurance scheme fully financed by the government.

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  Health Insurance: 10 most important things to keep in mind before buying a plan

  Business | September 10, 2024 11:05 IST

  Health insurance is an essential tool for financial protection against rising medical costs in India. By carefully choosing the right plan, people can ensure they are adequately protected against unforeseen health-related expenses.

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  What GST Council has decided on demands of tax cuts in health insurance premiums | Details

  Business | September 09, 2024 20:36 IST

  There has been a widespread demand to remove the 18 per cent GST on health insurance premiums so that the extra burden is not imposed on the insured, thereby increasing the ambit of coverage.

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  Cognizant sues Infosys over allegations of trade secret, health insurance software theft

  Business | August 24, 2024 18:46 IST

  According to the Cognizant lawsuit, Infosys used its TriZetto's software to create "Test Cases for Facets," and repacked their data into its product.

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  Union Budget 2024: Insurers seek enhanced tax benefits for health insurance

  Budget | July 11, 2024 23:56 IST

  Insurers are calling for increased tax benefits for health insurance, relaxed payment norms for MSMEs, and incentives for the agri-tech sector in the upcoming Union Budget 2024-25. FM Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the budget on July 23, which will outline the new government's economic agenda.

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  IRDAI mandates additional costs for insurers on late health claim settlements

  Personal Finance | June 14, 2024 13:15 IST

  The Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has introduced new customer-friendly measures for health insurance. Insurers must now cover additional costs if claims are not settled within three hours of discharge.

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  NHCX, single platform for all health insurance settlements, to be launched soon

  Business | May 24, 2024 16:20 IST

  National Health Claim Exchange is a platform jointly developed by National Health Authority (NHA) and Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI). It is currently under trial and will be launched in the next two-three months.

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  India expands health insurance access: Senior citizens over 65 eligible for coverage

  Business | April 22, 2024 12:23 IST

  The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has made a groundbreaking decision to remove the age limit of 65 years for individuals purchasing health insurance policies, aiming to broaden coverage and enhance financial security against healthcare expenses.

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  'Home for each poor family, welfare schemes': MP CM claims 10 revolutionary steps of his govt

  Madhya Pradesh | August 18, 2023 17:50 IST

  Addressing people on the occasion of 77th Independence Day in Lal Parade Ground, Chouhan said his government has taken several revolutionary steps that paved the way for making life of people belonging to every section better.

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  Insurance companies can now launch new products without IRDAI approval

  Business | June 02, 2022 17:03 IST

  So far, insurance companies were required to obtain prior approval from IRDAI to launch new insurance products.

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  Scared of allergies while travelling? Follow these easy tips to keep them at bay

  Travel | April 08, 2022 18:23 IST

  Are you planning to travel and thinking about how to take care of your health as you are prone to allergies? Some simple tips like keeping a first aid kit close by at all times and staying near a hospital can come in handy.

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  Insurer can't refuse claim by citing existing medical condition once policy issued: Supreme Court

  India | December 29, 2021 11:19 IST

  Supreme Court said that a proposer is under a duty to disclose to the insurer all material facts within his knowledge. The proposer is presumed to know all the facts and circumstances concerning the proposed insurance.