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Myocarditis is a heart condition that involves inflammation of the heart muscle and can range from mild to severe. In some cases, it may require hospitalisation, medications, and ongoing monitoring. Since treatment costs can be high, many individuals wonder whether...

Celiac disease is a type of chronic autoimmune condition that affects how the body reacts to gluten. You need lifelong dietary control to manage it, and in certain cases, medical treatment is also required. This raises the question, "Can you...

Employer-provided health insurance is a benefit most people automatically rely on. It is convenient and simple to manage because the company handles most of the work. Nonetheless, it might not be applicable to the needs of everyone.

In most instances, employees...

ESIC (Employees’ State Insurance Corporation) employees have access to medical benefits through a government-sponsored program. The ESIC system restricts medical treatment options because it does not allow patients to select their preferred hospitals and their additional medical services.

This is why...

Making a decision between Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and personal health insurance may be confusing. Everyone wants good healthcare for their family, but also wants to keep costs under control.

Ayushman Bharat is a government initiative to...

Although health insurance is an important form of financial coverage, people with medical conditions often pay higher premiums. In India, insurers may charge an additional premium for pre-existing conditions, but this is tightly regulated to maintain transparency, fairness, and informed...

Congenital kidney disease is a condition that is present at birth and affects the functioning of the kidney. It often requires long-term treatment, proper dialysis, and even a transplant. One of the major concerns of families is whether health insurance...

Hormonal imbalance can affect metabolism, mood, and reproductive health as well. But when it comes to treatment costs, one common question is “Does health insurance actually cover hormonal imbalance treatment?” Well, the answer is not a simple yes or no.

The...

Rare neuromuscular diseases like motor neuron disorders or muscular dystrophy typically need long-term and expensive treatment. This is why health insurance is important in such cases. However, it is important to understand if these conditions are actually covered.

Let’s see what...

In India, a child can also have health insurance. It depends on how you consider your child’s insurance coverage. You can either cover them under your existing family plan or start a completely separate plan. Keep reading to know more...