Health Insurance - Claims

Fri, May 31, 2024 | 4 min read

The most important facet of a health insurance policy is its claim settlement process. Policyholders often want their insurance company to provide quick claim cover and hence ask, do hospitals offer claim settlement assistance in India?To enjoy the maximum benefit from your health insurance policy, it’s mandatory to know the medical insurance claims processing steps.

Tue, May 14, 2024 | 3 min read

As the world evolves and NRIs navigate the intricate tapestry of career progression and wealth creation, the spotlight turns to a pivotal aspect often overlooked – health insurance. In a landscape where healthcare costs can escalate in the blink of an eye, health insurance becomes not just a choice but a financial safety net.

Mon, May 13, 2024 | 3 min read

Ever needed to rush to an ATM or break an FD because of a medical emergency? Cashless hospitalisation allows you to get immediate medical assistance without having to scramble for funds. This is because your health insurance provider pays the hospital directly, allowing you to focus on getting better.

Fri, May 10, 2024 | 3 min read

In 2021, a study by the World Health Organisation reported that India lost 1% of its GDP to diseases and early deaths, mostly attributed to tobacco use. This clearly establishes how smoking and insurance premiums have an impact in terms of coverage and risk.

Thu, May 9, 2024 | 3 min read

Have a sedentary job, live in a city with high pollution, don’t have the time for balanced meals, or have a family history of serious illnesses? If any or all of these sound familiar, you could be prone to critical illness. While prevention is best, we should also do the needful to have access to proper care in case of a critical illness.

Mon, January 8, 2024 | 3 min read

Did you know that India has among the highest rates of medical inflation in Asia? Yes, with 14% inflation in medical expenses, Indian households find it increasingly difficult to afford quality healthcare. That’s why the demand for health insurance is rising (was up 25% in 2022).

Mon, December 11, 2023 | 3 min read

A Health Insurance claim, often referred to as a Medical Insurance claim, is a request for payment of the expenses incurred for treatment. Depending on the type of claim procedure you have chosen, the insurance company, upon verification of the claim, either settles the bills directly with the hospital or reimburses the amount you spent.

Mon, October 30, 2023 | 3 min read

The current surge in Covid-19 has resulted in a spike in active cases of the virus in India. According to the Union Health Ministry, 10,542 new coronavirus infections were registered in the past 24-hour period, bringing the total active cases to 63,562.

Wed, August 2, 2023 | 3 min read

Unforeseen medical expenses can be quite draining and can put you in financial jeopardy. To pay your hospital bills one doesn’t always have ready cash at hand.

Wed, August 2, 2023 | 2 min read

Among the many advantageous features of a Health Insurance policy is cashless treatment, which means you can receive the right treatment but need not pay for it. However, this feature is only applicable to network hospitals.