Health Insurance

Linking credit to health protection not charity but self-development: CEA

Nageswaran called for mainstream banks to not merely be spectators to the process of formalisation of the economy but to actively absorb new proven borrowers into their core portfolios

Updated On: 13 Jan 2026 | 7:05 PM IST

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP

In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House has passed legislation 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act as renegade GOP lawmakers joined essentially all Democrats in voting for the measure. Forcing the issue to a vote came about after a handful of Republicans signed on to a so-called discharge petition to unlock debate, bypassing objections from House Speaker Mike Johnson. The bill now goes to the Senate, where pressure is building for a similar bipartisan compromise. Together, the rare political coalitions are rushing to resolve the standoff over the enhanced tax credits that were put in place during the COVID-19 crisis but expired late last year after no agreement was reached during the government shutdown. The affordability crisis is not a hoax,' it is very real despite what Donald Trump has had to say, said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, invoking the president's ...

Updated On: 09 Jan 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

GI Council appoints S Prakash as CEO, Health Insurance Ecosystem

In his new role, he will work closely with insurers, hospitals, regulators and other stakeholders to support sector-wide initiatives

Updated On: 06 Jan 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

Health insurance claim rejected for non-disclosure? Here's what works

Claim rejections for non-disclosure are not always final. Here is how documentation, timelines and doctor clarifications can change outcomes

Updated On: 05 Jan 2026 | 6:01 PM IST

Residents with Aadhaar, voter ID to get ₹10 lakh health insurance: Punjab

Any person, who is a resident of Punjab having an Aadhaar card and voter card, will be eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme

Updated On: 02 Jan 2026 | 2:16 PM IST

Health insurance coverage rises in FY25 even as policy sales decline

During the year, premiums collected under the health insurance segment grew 9.12 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.17 trillion

Updated On: 01 Jan 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

What are the best health insurance premiums being offered across India

Here are the best health insurance plans right now, how premiums compare across insurers, and which features matter most for long-term cover

Updated On: 01 Jan 2026 | 6:32 PM IST

Year-ender: The big insurance shifts of 2025 and what they mean for 2026

OPD surge, wellness-linked pricing and AI-led underwriting reshaped how Indians protected their health in 2025

Updated On: 31 Dec 2025 | 2:00 PM IST

Digital health insurance sees 27% growth as wellness drives demand: Report

Rising costs and wellness trends drive more Indians to buy cover online

Updated On: 30 Dec 2025 | 4:48 PM IST

How Indians insured, invested and paid in 2025: Key financial trends

Indians shift to higher covers, longer tenures and UPI payments in 2025

Updated On: 26 Dec 2025 | 4:21 PM IST

Annual Health insurance review: Tackle medical inflation, upgrade coverage

A 13-14% medical inflation rate makes upward revision of sum insured essential

Updated On: 25 Dec 2025 | 11:40 PM IST

Blood pressure myths busted: Symptoms, stress, salt & alcohol explained

Does high blood pressure always show symptoms? Is stress the main cause? Are pink salt or alcohol good for BP? In this episode of our fact-check series, doctors debunk common hypertension myths

Updated On: 19 Dec 2025 | 11:40 AM IST
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Health insurance companies are quietly bringing back claims-based loading

The move is taking the form of a reduction in discount on next year's premium once a policyholder has made a claim

Updated On: 18 Dec 2025 | 7:25 PM IST

What are the best health insurance plans for women living in cities?

Here are the best premiums for health insurance policies that are especially tailored for young women working in urban centres

Updated On: 18 Dec 2025 | 4:10 PM IST

Family floater vs individual health plan: What works best for your family

Experts break down how to pick between family floater and individual health plans

Updated On: 17 Dec 2025 | 6:31 PM IST

Galaxy Health Insurance launches Galaxy Twin 360 with IPD and OPD cover

Galaxy Health Insurance has launched Galaxy Twin 360 for young adults, combining inpatient cover with outpatient benefits and wellness services to improve renewals and long-term adoption

Updated On: 15 Dec 2025 | 3:57 PM IST

Tier-II, -III mkts make 62% of new health insurance policies: Report

Policybazaar data shows a structural shift in India's health insurance market, with Tier 2, Tier 3 and rural regions accounting for most new policies in FY26

Updated On: 11 Dec 2025 | 10:54 PM IST

Insurer cannot override a doctor's clinical judgment to reject claim

Star Health must reimburse Covid hospitalisation costs after the court rejects the claim denial

Updated On: 08 Dec 2025 | 4:26 PM IST

Why working women in urban centres must have a good health insurance plan?

Here are the best premiums for health insurance policies that are especially tailored for young women working in urban centres

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 5:41 PM IST

PMJAY for 70+ logged 700k treatments worth ₹1,471 crore in first year

Centre to ramp up awareness, with 15% of the 60 million senior citizen target covered, even as experts flag budgetary issues, slow pace

Updated On: 01 Dec 2025 | 6:59 PM IST