Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today announced withdrawal of the proposed 5% service tax on air-conditioned hospitals with more than 25 beds and on diagnostic services. The announcement was greeted with loud thumping […]
Difference between Critical illness insurance and Mediclaim

Insurance as we all know is a way by which the insurance company bears the financial losses be it health, life, theft or any other financial loss. With changing times the lifestyles […]
Don’t bank on your employer’s health cover alone

It is always good to have a health insurance policy provided by your employer. Anyway it doesn’t cost you anything, and may also cover your family members, apart from giving you protection […]
Save Income Tax with Health Insurance

Under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act you can get an annual deduction for the payment of your medical insurance premium. You can save up to Rs. 12,000 per annum through […]
Health Insurance Premiums may rise upto 15%

The health insurance premium may rise 15%, as Govt-owned insurers plan to effect an increase to meet the rising costs of healthcare. Premiums for health covers were hiked three years ago. Currently […]
Mediclaim Policy: Other benefits

For most of us, the objective of buying a Mediclaim policy is to meet any hospitalisation expenses. Not many, however, are aware of the full extent of succour that a health policy […]