News for 'Health Insurance'

Irda unveils norms for health-life combo product

Irda unveils norms for health-life combo product

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Under the guidelines, life and non-life insurance companies can come together to offer this health-plus-life cover. Health insurance under this scheme will provide sickness benefits, medical, surgical or hospital expenses benefits, whether in-patient or out-patient, on an indemnity or reimbursement basis and the life insurer will offer a pure term product.

'Seems like a miracle': Rekha Gupta's family erupts with joy

'Seems like a miracle': Rekha Gupta's family erupts with joy

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Chief Minister-designate Rekha Gupta and her Council of Ministers will take oath at the Ramlila Maidan on Thursday afternoon in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a return of the BJP in Delhi after 26 years.

Why BJP Wants JMM To Contest Bihar Polls

Why BJP Wants JMM To Contest Bihar Polls

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

'It is good for us if the JMM contests. That will divide the Opposition and give us the upper hand.'

Covid: Insurance claims at 192,863 worth over Rs 3,000 cr

Covid: Insurance claims at 192,863 worth over Rs 3,000 cr

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

As many as 121,739 claims settled by insurers so far, amounting to Rs 1,165.81 crore.

Want to transfer your insurance policy? All you need to know

Want to transfer your insurance policy? All you need to know

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Effective 01 October 2011, health insurance has become portable and you are now free to move to another provider and carry along all the credits gained for having been loyal.

Insurance related questions? Here's expert advice

Insurance related questions? Here's expert advice

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Bike insurance? Car insurance? Health insurance? Roopam Asthana answers them all.

'Early Retirement: Smart Move Or Stupid Idea?'

'Early Retirement: Smart Move Or Stupid Idea?'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Milind Vadjikar your insurance, stocks, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Critical Illness plan is a MUST!

Critical Illness plan is a MUST!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Ensure that you get a high sum insured. Also, make sure the policy covers the cost of implants (pacemaker, stent, etc), and pre and post-hospitalisation expenses.

Health covers: What you must know

Health covers: What you must know

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

Mediclaim, a health insurance brand offered by general insurance companies, is a reimbursement plan whereas critical illness insurance is a benefit plan that both life and non-life insurance companies offer.

Your Mediclaim Queries Answered

Your Mediclaim Queries Answered

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Sanjib Jha, CEO, Coverfox Insurance Broking, answers your health insurance related queries.

GST, 'bachat', 'swadeshi' in Modi's address amid Trump threats

GST, 'bachat', 'swadeshi' in Modi's address amid Trump threats

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Modi urged the people of the country to take pride in selling and buying indigenous goods.

Visit A Doc Frequently? Opt For OPD Cover

Visit A Doc Frequently? Opt For OPD Cover

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Most traditional health insurance plans didn't cover the cost of such treatments earlier, but several recently launched policies do offer such coverage -- some as a rider, and a few as standalone covers, points out Sarbajeet K Sen.

71% Indians lack health cover

71% Indians lack health cover

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

These findings are part of a unique survey titled "Health Matters" Index 2006, conducted by Tata AIG Life Insurance Company Ltd (Tata AIG Life).

Star Health plans 5 policies

Star Health plans 5 policies

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

The Chennai-based Star Health and Allied Insurance Co, the country's first stand-alone health insurance company, plans to expand its product basket by launching at least five new products in the next 3-4 months.

Buying travel insurance? 6 things you must know

Buying travel insurance? 6 things you must know

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

With a dependable insurance policy, you can easily guard against any unexpected financial burden in the event of sudden illness or injury.

Life Insurance: Individuals can buy policy for others

Life Insurance: Individuals can buy policy for others

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

>You can buy a life insurance policy for someone else only if you have an insurable interest or expect financial loss from that person's death, points out Tarun Chugh, MD and CEO, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, answering insurance questions.

As new GST rates kick in, groceries, medicines, cars get cheaper

As new GST rates kick in, groceries, medicines, cars get cheaper

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

New lower GST rates kicked in from Monday, resulting in a slashing of prices of as many as 375 items ranging from toothpaste and shampoo to cars and television sets, a move seen as an attempt to boost consumption to cushion an economy facing tariff headwinds. Tax rates of 5, 12, 18, and 28 per cent have been clubbed into two rates of 5 per cent and 18 per cent, resulting in a reduced price of 99 per cent of daily use items.

Have extra medical insurance at every stage

Have extra medical insurance at every stage

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Cost of health care is rising at a fast clip.

'Lost Rs 12L in trading. How to regain financial health?'

'Lost Rs 12L in trading. How to regain financial health?'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

rediffGURU Ramalingam Kalirajan answers your personal finance queries.

Taxercise: Ensuring your financial health

Taxercise: Ensuring your financial health

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

If you plan it out, instead of rushing it in the last moment, you will realise how much you have saved and the difference it makes to your personal wealth.

Insurers face Covid claims of Rs 10,000 cr so far

Insurers face Covid claims of Rs 10,000 cr so far

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

According to the data compiled by General Insurance Council, which is not publicly available, the insurers have settled 508,334 claims amounting to over Rs 4,800 crore.

Health cover may cost 30% more

Health cover may cost 30% more

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

How To Be Debt Free!

How To Be Debt Free!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Modi's promise betrayed: AAP after Delhi cabinet meet

Modi's promise betrayed: AAP after Delhi cabinet meet

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Atishi, a former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader, accused the newly formed BJP government of failing to fulfill Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise of providing financial assistance to women under the Mahila Samridhi Yojana. She questioned why the scheme, which promised Rs 2,500 to each woman in Delhi, was not passed at the first cabinet meeting.

Jeevan Arogya, new health plan from LIC

Jeevan Arogya, new health plan from LIC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

The plan offers comprehensive hospitalisation benefits for the whole family of the principal insured. A unique feature of this plan is that it also offers to cover the parents in-law of the principal insured besides spouse, minor children and parents

Buying Life insurance policies to save tax? Read this!

Buying Life insurance policies to save tax? Read this!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

People in their quest to save tax usually end up buying a lot of unwanted insurance products.

Vacationing abroad with family? Consider travel insurance

Vacationing abroad with family? Consider travel insurance

Rediff.com1 May 2016

It is one piece of document that you should have alongside your travel tickets.

Direct tax collection rises by 41% to Rs 3.54 lakh cr in Q1

Direct tax collection rises by 41% to Rs 3.54 lakh cr in Q1

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Net direct tax collection in the April-June quarter of the current fiscal rose by 41 per cent to Rs 3,54,569.74 crore, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed the Lok Sabha. During the April-June period of 2021-22, the government had collected a net direct tax of Rs 2,50,881.08 crore. At the same time, net indirect tax collection including Goods and Services Tax (GST) and custom duty increased by 9.4 per cent to Rs 3,44,056 crore as against Rs 3,14,476 crore in the first quarter of the previous fiscal, he said in a written reply.

Tick Insurance Option On IRCTC Portal

Tick Insurance Option On IRCTC Portal

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Only a small percentage of passengers who traveled on the trains involved in the June 2, 2023 accident in Odisha had availed of travel accident insurance while booking their tickets online on the IRCTC portal.

Buying insurance cover: Do women matter?

Buying insurance cover: Do women matter?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

There is discrimination against women in insurance cover. As a flood of insurance companies tap the capital markets with public issues, there is however, hardly any reference to this asymmetry. Subhomoy Bhattacharjee reports

Of diabetes and insurance policies

Of diabetes and insurance policies

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

Both private and public sector companies are introducing products for diabetes and hypertension- related diseases for the elderly.

Why should you buy critical illness insurance?

Why should you buy critical illness insurance?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Well, there are five good reasons why you must!

Insurance papers: Read the fine print!

Insurance papers: Read the fine print!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

A look at the fine print in your insurance document.

How to buy mediclaim for your family

How to buy mediclaim for your family

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Rakesh Kaul, CDO, Edelweiss General Insurance, answers your health insurance queries.

Behind the scenes: Sitharaman chaired 3 separate meetings on GSTN preparedness for GST 2.0

Behind the scenes: Sitharaman chaired 3 separate meetings on GSTN preparedness for GST 2.0

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

To ensure a glitch-free rollout of the next-generation GST with reduced rates and lesser slabs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired three separate meetings to assess GSTN's preparedness and the time it would take to implement technological changes required in the software systems.

Want To Study In South Korea?

Want To Study In South Korea?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

The South Korean government is inviting applications for fully funded Seoul Tech Scholarships 2025.

Tax sops to insurance may be in the offing

Tax sops to insurance may be in the offing

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Separate investment limits have been proposed for life and health insurance premium.

IPOs That Burned Investor Wealth

IPOs That Burned Investor Wealth

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Many high-profile IPOs in India since 2021 have destroyed investor wealth due to overvaluation, weak business models, and post-listing disinterest, turning 1 lakh investments into as little as 3,500.

9 Scary IVF Truths No One Talks About

9 Scary IVF Truths No One Talks About

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

From managing expectations to bearing the high cost of the procedure, IVF treatments are a complex emotional journey that could strain your marital relationship, warns Dr Venkata Sujatha Vellanki, regional medical head and fertility specialist at Oasis Fertility.

Accept our rates to get cashless plan: Insurers

Accept our rates to get cashless plan: Insurers

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Presumably hurt on their balance sheets by the allegedly inflated bills for medical costs of people covered by cashless mediclaim facilities, these insurers have pruned the list of hospitals in four large cities for providing this facility with effect from this month.