General, health insurers to offer standard personal accident cover of upto Rs 1 crore from April 1, 2021
Irdai said the product should have a minimum sum assured of Rs 2.5 lakh and the maximum sum assured can be Rs 1 crore. Sum insured offered shall be in multiples of Rs 50,000.
However, beyond the range specified by Irdai, insurers are allowed to offer on their own and can use the same name for the product.
Feb 26, 2021, 17:18 PM IST
Robotic surgery to be included now in your health insurance cover; check details here
The use of robotic surgery is increasing all over the world and the phenomenon is not new to India. In many leading Indian hospitals, doctors from abroad perform a number of successful robotic surgeries. However, Indian insurance companies don't cover robotic surgeries.
Now, buy insurance and pension products on WhatsApp: All details here
WhatsApp has roped in SBI General Insurance and other companies for the services and you could also invest in NPS via HDFC on WhatsApp.
Dec 18, 2020, 14:45 PM IST
ESIC beneficiaries can avail health services in private hospitals: Know types of facilities allowed and not allowed
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) on has now allowed its beneficiaries to avail health services directly in any nearby private hospital in case of emergency.
Dec 09, 2020, 18:49 PM IST
6 things to keep in mind before buying a family health insurance policy
Let’s have a look at the important factors that will help you in deciding what the best protection for yourself and your family is.
Oct 12, 2020, 12:20 PM IST
Why is October 1 important and what are 10 big changes that will impact you from today
From 1 October 2020, several new rules that will have a major impact on common’s man’s life have come into effect. According to reports, Indian citizens will have to follow these new set of rules and regulations if they wish to buy new LPG connections, transfer money to foreign fund or buying a health insurance.
Oct 01, 2020, 14:24 PM IST
New health Insurance rules kicks in from October 1, 2020 – Details here
Consumer taking the health insurance must also note that the premium paid on health insurance may also go up.
Oct 01, 2020, 10:51 AM IST
Income tax, DL, health insurance, credit card --10 rules that impact lives of common man changing from October 1
Here's looking at 10 rules that are going to change from October 1.
Sep 30, 2020, 16:56 PM IST
Health Insurance rules changing from October 1, 2020 – Details here
Here is looking at some major rules that may to kick in from October 1, 2020
Sep 28, 2020, 15:59 PM IST
IRDAI seeks GST rate cut on life, health insurance premiums; all eyes on GST Council's meeting on Sept 19
The GST Council meeting comprises representatives of all states, and headed by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman,
Sep 11, 2020, 14:24 PM IST
COVID-19: Irdai allows health insurers to offer 'Corona Kavach' as group insurance policy
Irdai on Tuesday allowed health insurers to offer 'Corona Kavach' as a standard group insurance policy to help public, private sector companies and other business entities to provide insurance cover to their employees.
Jul 21, 2020, 22:17 PM IST
Corona Kavach health insurance policy on offer from today: Know all about premium, tenure, benefits
It is mandatory for general and health insurers to provide the reimbursement-based standard COVID-19 product, while offering the benefit-based product is optional for all insurers.
Jul 10, 2020, 15:38 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced lockdown relief package for poor people
FM Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a big relief package Rs 1.7 lakh crore ‘PM Gareeb Kalyan’ scheme aimed at reaching out to the poorest in the crucial time of Lockdown Watch this video to know what are the big announcements
Mar 26, 2020, 15:04 PM IST
Non-life insurers' premium rises 16% rise to Rs 12,235 crore in May
All the 34 non-life insurance firms had collected Rs 10,508.61 crore in May 2018.
Jun 14, 2019, 09:48 AM IST
Irdai proposes non-exclusion of critical illnesses in health policies
With the increase in the number of health insurance companies as well as health insurance products in the market, Irdai in draft guidelines proposes that the health insurance industry should adopt a uniform approach while incorporating exclusions in the health insurance products.
May 18, 2019, 17:46 PM IST
Exclusion illness, diseases to come under health insurance cover, IRDA may soon announce new guidelines
After the announcement of the new medicaim policy, Insurance companies will have to include maximum diseases and ailments in the policy cover.
Apr 17, 2019, 15:36 PM IST
Policy holders may get option to get accident/health claim benefits in installments
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) had set up a working group to study the proposal.
Jan 22, 2019, 12:22 PM IST
Should you opt for a family health plan?
Family Health Plan covers up to 15 relationships.
Feb 05, 2018, 14:31 PM IST
Venkaiah Naidu urges Indian medical practitioners abroad to come back to India
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has urged the Centre and state governments to invest more in the healthcare sector and educate people to get health insurance.
Dec 31, 2017, 15:27 PM IST
Merely 27% Indians covered by health insurance, says report
On the other hand, private sector expenditure constitutes 70 per cent of the total healthcare expenditure out of which 62 per cent is out of pocket while only eight per cent is covered through pre-financed instruments, as per World Bank Data.
