Health Insurance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Annual Health insurance review: Tackle medical inflation, upgrade coverage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gen Z Indians healthier and better paid but smoking risks finances: Report

One in four Gen Z individuals smokes and one in 10 is a chain smoker, it says

Insurance industry seeks stability amid regulatory and tax turbulence

Regulatory shocks and withdrawal of a tax benefit slowed down growth, nudging firms to focus on affordability, efficiency and chasing more customers