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A hefty 18% GST on health insurance premiums is stifling, particularly when its life cover penetration is abysmally low

Let’s look at the coverage and benefits of a comprehensive health insurance policy.

The tax imposes an unfair burden on policyholders and runs contrary to the intent behind incentivising these policies

Employees and pensioners will contribute to the EHCT, a specified amount each month, to be deducted every month from their remunerations/pensions. 

Almost all unicorns are concerned about their female employees' well-being, with 96 per cent of them offering maternity benefits

Dr Pankaj Shahane, Vice President – Health Claims, Digit Insurance tells B Krishna Mohan about the pain points in reimbursements and how to deal with them.

A top-up plan kicks in once the user has exhausted the sum insured on their base health insurance policy

Most US higher education institutions have health centre on campus

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It said 61% of the respondents invested in a comprehensive health plan while 10% respondents who went for Covid-specific policies.

Policyholders must adhere to the terms and conditions of their health insurance policy including notifying the insurers of pre-existing illnesses, planned or emergency hospitalisations.

Many opt for large cover, top-ups and riders

Speaking on the occasion, Ramanna hailed the reporters for gathering news and covering programmes of the government, risking their lives in the wake of the ongoing second wave of infections

Cancels permission of one to treat Covid patients, serves notice to three others

The company said it will insure a customers' loan under 'Mahindra Loan Suraksha' in case of loss of life.

IRDAI asked the respective insurers to ensure that their empanelled hospitals that have agreed to offer cashless claims honour that including for treatment of Covid cases

The demand was triggered mainly due to rising hospitalisation expenses for Covid treatment, according to insurance aggregator and lead generator Policybazaar.com official.

The administration announced on Tuesday that people will now be able to enroll for subsidised HealthCare.gov coverage until August 15, an extension of three months.

It it essential that all insurers establish procedures to let policyholders get clear and transparent communication at various stages of claim process, Irdai said in a circular.

The survey also found that most consumers would like to buy life insurance in the next six months as part of their investment plans.