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  'Modicare' scheme similar to one in state, says Rajasthan health minister

  India | February 22, 2018 14:11 IST

  Under the Bhamashah Swasthya Bima Yojana (BSBY), health insurance cover of Rs 30,000 for general illnesses and Rs 3 lakh for critical illnesses is being given to beneficiaries.

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  Health care scheme a `jumla', government fooling people: Congress

  National | February 03, 2018 16:37 IST

  Randeep Surjewala said two health insurance schemes have been brought by the Modi government and the proposed National Health Protection Scheme is now being billed as NaMocare by BJP leaders.

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  How your health insurance plan will help save tax this 2017-2018

  Business | February 01, 2018 17:23 IST

  Many financial products offer tax benefits that can be claimed at the end of the fiscal year. Your health insurance policy, too, can help save taxes and bring you the returns you desire.

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  How Much Health Insurance Should You Get?

  Business | March 20, 2018 14:09 IST

  The amount of health insurance cover required by an individual is dependent on a number of factors, as well as the type of health insurance plan which they seek to purchase.

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  Have diabetes? You are still eligible for health insurance

  Business | March 20, 2018 14:08 IST

  If you are a diabetic, you can get protection from a health insurance policy, provided you are within the age criteria mentioned in the plan.

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  7 wise things to do at the beginning of the New Year

  Business | March 20, 2018 14:05 IST

  While it is not easy to get back in shape regarding your health and weight, it is much easier to clear all the mess in your finances and bring everything in its right place.

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  Why choose assisted living for your beloved elders?

  Business | March 20, 2018 14:05 IST

  By opting for assisted living or senior living you can give them the desired care and attention even without being present with them always.

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  What is the importance of waiting period in health insurance?

  Business | March 20, 2018 14:04 IST

  Employers in India provide group health insurance plans to their employees as a part of the employment benefits. An employee health insurance policy ceases to exist once the employee quits the job or transfers to another company.

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  What does co-pay in insurance mean?

  Business | March 20, 2018 14:03 IST

  Co-pay is a facility provided by the insurer to the insured, where the insured agrees to pay a fixed part of the insured amount at the time of claim settlement.

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  Budget 2018: Senior citizens expect cheaper healthcare, health insurance, but what does 2018 have in store?

  Budget | January 31, 2018 19:21 IST

  In this year's budget, the top most expectation continues to be income tax benefit. In the current fiscal, the taxpayers are expecting more tax advantage under section 80D.

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  The ultimate tax saving guide for salaried employees

  Business | August 01, 2019 18:26 IST

  Health insurance is an excellent tax-saving instrument that can help you save taxes. Also, if you have a life insurance plan, you are eligible to enjoy tax-deductions. Having said that, tax-saving instruments aren't limited to insurance only.

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  Should you consider value-added benefits to enhance your health insurance coverage?

  Business | March 22, 2018 17:57 IST

  Should you consider opting for value-added benefits in an effort to enhance your health insurance coverage? The answer depends on your health insurance needs.

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  Think you are living too large? Here are some effective investment ideas

  Business | December 12, 2017 16:37 IST

  It is crucial to understand that saving prudently and investing in the right manner are equally significant in helping you accomplish your future goals.

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  Senators announce new health deal to restore subsidies that Donald Trump cut off under Obamacare

  World | October 18, 2017 7:28 IST

  Donald Trump himself spoke approvingly of the deal, but some conservatives denounced it as an insurance company bailout, making its future uncertain.

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  Reliance Capital to launch standalone health insurance arm

  Business | September 26, 2017 17:13 IST

  Reliance Capital already offers health insurance products and the move to have a standalone offering is to increase retail presence in the already cluttered mediclaim segment.

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  Trump celebrates defeat of Obamacare, vows to reduce health insurance premiums

  World | May 05, 2017 6:29 IST

  US President Donald Trump today promised to bring down health insurance premiums and deductible as he celebrated the defeat of Obamacare on the floor of the US House of Representatives.

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  New financial year begins today: Know what gets cheaper, what gets costlier

  April 01, 2017 9:02 IST

  The new financial year 2017-18 starts today, thus new decisions and rules announced by government also comes into effect.

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  PM Modi may announce a universal health cover scheme on Independence Day

  National | August 11, 2015 12:05 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi may announce on this Independence Day a universal health insurance plan, most probably without any subsidy, which will cover all members of a family under a single sum insured. “We are still

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  PM Modi may announce a universal health cover scheme on I-Day

  National | August 11, 2015 5:19 IST

  Mumbai:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi may announce on this Independence Day a universal health insurance plan, most probably without any subsidy, which will cover all members of a family under a single sum insured.  "We

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  Rural India healthier than urban India

  India | July 19, 2015 20:16 IST

  • As much as 86% of the rural population and 82% of the urban population is without health-expenditure support.• The average medical expenditure for treating one ailment without being admitted to hospital was Rs 509