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Do you have to pay extra for cashless mediclaim?

Do you have to pay extra for cashless mediclaim?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Have a query regarding health insurance or mediclaim policy? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, CEO of Apnapaisa.com, will answer it.

How mediclaim helps protect your family

How mediclaim helps protect your family

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

Have a query regarding health insurance or mediclaim policy? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, CEO of Apnapaisa.com, will answer it.

Buying mediclaim? 7 important things you must know

Buying mediclaim? 7 important things you must know

Rediff.com4 Jun 2010

Have a query regarding health insurance or mediclaim policy? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, CEO of Apnapaisa.com, will answer it.

Will Modi unveil any grand scheme in final I-Day address before 2024 polls?

Will Modi unveil any grand scheme in final I-Day address before 2024 polls?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver on Tuesday his 10th consecutive Independence Day address which will also be his last before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as a mood of anticipation builds around the annual showpiece event that he has used to present his government's report card, unveil flagship schemes and lay down his vision for the country.

Now, all private hospitals permitted to give COVID vaccine

Now, all private hospitals permitted to give COVID vaccine

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The states and Union territories were also urged not to store, reserve, conserve or create a buffer stock of the COVID-19 vaccines, the Union health ministry said in a statement, a day after the start of the second phase of India's inoculation drive in which the coverage has been expanded to include everyone above 60 and those over 45 with specified co-morbidities.

Banks as insurance brokers may not be on FinMin to-do list

Banks as insurance brokers may not be on FinMin to-do list

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

United Progressive Alliance-led government proposed lenders as insurance brokers; new FM not too keen, say insurers.

FinMin asks states to vaccinate bank, insurance staff on priority

FinMin asks states to vaccinate bank, insurance staff on priority

Rediff.com14 May 2021

The finance ministry on Friday asked state governments to accord priority to employees of banks and insurance companies for Covid-19 vaccination, saying they are exposed to high risks during these difficult times.

5 important facts your insurance agent won't tell you

5 important facts your insurance agent won't tell you

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Did you know that annual premium-paying option is cheaper than a monthly premium paying option?

'Markets To Undergo Time Correction'

'Markets To Undergo Time Correction'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

'Future market gains will likely depend primarily on earnings growth.'

Smaller cities, lower medical premiums

Smaller cities, lower medical premiums

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Some insurance companies offer zone-based pricing.

Apple readies HealthKit rollout

Apple readies HealthKit rollout

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Apple has not divulged much specific detail on HealthKit, which is expected to be incorporated into the iPhone 6 come September.

Why young insurance buyers save more

Why young insurance buyers save more

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The older you get, the more premium you pay for buying life insurance. So it is better to buy a life insurance plan before your next birthday and save money on premium paid.

Stop picking employees' pockets

Stop picking employees' pockets

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

When large companies fall into financial difficulties, it always amazes me to see where they turn first for help in overcoming their problems -- to their hourly workers and other frontline employees, who are asked to take pay cuts and reductions in benefits such as health insurance and pensions.

Group life insurance: How beneficial is it?

Group life insurance: How beneficial is it?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

Are all the benefits of group life insurance for real? Naval Goel finds out

With Covid-19 claims of Rs 300cr, insurance cos get a rate card

With Covid-19 claims of Rs 300cr, insurance cos get a rate card

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Insurance experts said since it may be difficult to set a tariff or fixed rates for Covid-19 treatment, an indicative rate chart has been proposed.

Planning to buy insurance this year?

Planning to buy insurance this year?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Wait till these are refiled as it will give you added benefits.

Life policy: New rules for people who recovered from Covid

Life policy: New rules for people who recovered from Covid

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

People who have recovered from coronavirus infection will have to wait for up to three months before they can take a new life insurance policy, with insurers making the waiting period requirement applicable for coronavirus cases like other ailments. As a standard practice, all life and health insurance companies require people to wait for a specific period with respect to certain ailments and diseases to gauge the risk before selling a policy. This condition of waiting period for people who have recovered from coronavirus infection will be applicable only for life insurance policies.

Slow moving insurance sector needs a push from the new Bill

Slow moving insurance sector needs a push from the new Bill

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The Bill will come up for discussion in the upcoming winter session of the Parliament.

'The BJP Is A Huge Banyan Tree'

'The BJP Is A Huge Banyan Tree'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'Elections are fought to win.' 'In our party, the leadership takes the final decision, and our leaders are very clear about it.'

Buying life insurance? Please read this

Buying life insurance? Please read this

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Agents often influence customers into buying new products every year instead of continuing with their existing policies

How family floater policies offer you more for less

How family floater policies offer you more for less

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

According to Section 80D, the premium paid for medical insurance is deductible from your income up to Rs 15,000 a year

Claiming insurance is not that easy!

Claiming insurance is not that easy!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Putting together all the required documents and surmounting legal hurdles could be a challenge for the nominee.

Smart tips to take care of high medical bills

Smart tips to take care of high medical bills

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Instead of enhancing the sum insured of your basic policy, a more cost-effective option is buying a super top-up policy.

The new Insurance Bill will breathe life into the ailing sector

The new Insurance Bill will breathe life into the ailing sector

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The new Insurance Bill will boost investment in the sector

All about tenant insurance

All about tenant insurance

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Tenants insurance offers a person living in a rented house cover against losses arising from theft, fire and natural calamities, among other things.

Lockdowns cost insurers Rs 45,000 crore in premiums

Lockdowns cost insurers Rs 45,000 crore in premiums

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

However, the number of renewals has grown by only 0.4 per cent, which means only high value and ticket size renewals are coming.

Now, buy online term insurance for senior citizens

Now, buy online term insurance for senior citizens

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Surprised? Well, old age is no more associated with uncertainties with insurance companies coming out with specific plans for this segment!

The many benefits of family floater plans

The many benefits of family floater plans

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Why are family floater plans so very important? Anil Rego answered readers' queries in an online chat on October 7

6 tips to get mediclaim at affordable cost

6 tips to get mediclaim at affordable cost

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Take these factors into consideration before buying a healthcare policy

CA chief Henderson to quit, Baird to replace him next year

CA chief Henderson to quit, Baird to replace him next year

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Current Board member Baird has received the unanimous endorsement from fellow CA directors and state chairs to take up the charge next February, making him the fourth chair in less than 18 months.

7 things to know about Mediclaim

7 things to know about Mediclaim

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

Health insurance has become a modern day necessity. Hence, it is vital that we understand how it works to make the best of it.

Jaitley has some good news for senior citizens

Jaitley has some good news for senior citizens

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

The Budget has increased the limit of deduction for medical expenditure in respect of certain critical illness

Porting polices? Wait and watch, say experts

Porting polices? Wait and watch, say experts

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Health portability came into force this month. However, financial planner Gajendra Kothari is advising health insurance clients to wait and watch before shifting one's insurer.

Decks cleared for Insurance bill, if Parliament is not disrupted

Decks cleared for Insurance bill, if Parliament is not disrupted

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Currently, the select committee is considering the Bill.

Why you must revive your lapsed insurance

Why you must revive your lapsed insurance

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

You are charged the same premium and also enjoy continuity benefits

With Rs 62,398 crore, health budget sees a 19% rise

With Rs 62,398 crore, health budget sees a 19% rise

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The budgetary allocation for the sector is Rs 60,908.22 crore, with Rs 6,400 crore earmarked for the centre's flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY).

Trump signs executive order to ease Obamacare rules

Trump signs executive order to ease Obamacare rules

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The order eases restrictions that the Affordable Care Act (placed on the individual health insurance market).

3 disadvantages of group life insurance

3 disadvantages of group life insurance

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

If you quit or change jobs in your 40s, buying an individual term plan will be expensive. You might not even get one if you have health problems, says Priya Nair

'Even with 5 lakh coverage, people will have a tough time'

'Even with 5 lakh coverage, people will have a tough time'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

'If you look at household hospitalisation compensation, then you will find only one-third is hospitalisation. Two-thirds is outpatient.' 'Even if you provide Rs 5 lakh coverage, people will still have a tough time.'

In a major push to Ayushman Bharat govt allots Rs 61,398 cr for health sector

In a major push to Ayushman Bharat govt allots Rs 61,398 cr for health sector

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Ayushman Bharat aims at providing a cover of Rs 5 lakh per family annually and is aimed at benefitting more than 10 crore poor families across the country.