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Insurers often offer various additional benefits to policyholders for extra financial coverage. One such offering is the restoration benefit that has the ability to automatically reset the sum insured. Read on to learn about these benefits in detail and understand...

Body Mass Index, or BMI, refers to the quantity of fat present in the body. Usually, it is calculated based on the body weight and height of the individual. People with high BMI can experience various health conditions, such as...

BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a tool that indicates the fat percentage in an individual's body. Usually, if it is above 30, the person can be diagnosed as obese. Obesity can lead to the development of various serious health...

An international cashless hospitalisation facility of the insurer safeguards travellers during medical emergencies. However, having a high BMI can have a notable impact on this facility. Read on to understand what an international cashless hospitalisation facility is and how having...

Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a tool that the insurers use to determine the fat percentage in the policy applicant based on their weight and height. Based on the BMI, they calculate the sum insured they can offer under...

When kidneys are no longer able to filter out excess fluid and waste from the body effectively, renal failure can become life-threatening. ICU treatment for kidney failure can cost a large amount. However, health insurance can help manage these expenses...

The change of lifestyle, improper diet, and lack of physical exercise have led to an alarming increase in lifestyle disorders among the youngsters. The increasing factors of being affected by lifestyle disorders, like diabetes and heart health, can only lead...

Medical procedures have become extremely expensive these days. Hence, most insurers offer coverage on almost all major treatment and surgery options to ensure that the policyholders stay financially covered during planned treatment as well as emergencies.

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Organ rehabilitation is of utmost importance after undergoing the treatment procedures to speed up recovery. The steps taken during rehabilitation ensure minimal scar buildup, improve long-term functionality, and ensure a fast return to daily routines. Most insurance providers offer coverage...

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the brain and the spinal cord. Since the disease needs lifelong treatment, frequent visits to the doctor, regular physiotherapy and costly medicines, a large number of families in India worry...