Star Health Forum

Buying health insurance can feel a little confusing at first. There are so many plans, so many features, and so many people giving their own advice. And in all this, we often end up either buying the wrong plan or...

Health insurance is not something you buy once and forget. The rules around it keep changing again and again. IRDAI is the body that looks after insurance in India, and they keep making new rules so that customers don't get...

One health emergency can be enough to bring down the financial structure that you have built painstakingly over the years. The future is not what you save, but what you prepare against the possibility of its absence. In other words,...

Real-time health monitoring is changing how health insurance works. Instead of just relying on age, medical history and past claims, health insurers are now using data from those wearable devices and all sorts of other health trackers to get a...

Predictive analytics in health insurance works by analysing large volumes of historical health and claims data to forecast future risks, costs, and patient outcomes. Insurers collect data from sources such as electronic health records, claims histories, and healthcare systems, then...

Awareness programs are crucial for increasing insurance adoption in India, where many people still lack understanding about the benefits and workings of insurance. An awareness programme in insurance is an effort by the government, insurers, or regulators to educate people...

The cost of a PSA test might be covered by a health insurance plan in India, contingent upon the terms and conditions outlined in the policy, along with any waiting periods and exclusions. The coverage for this, however, varies from...

Yes, health insurance may cover vocational rehabilitation, but the extent of coverage depends on the policy terms and the reason rehabilitation is required. This support is generally needed when an injury, illness, or mental health condition affects a person’s ability...

Tetanus treatment is generally covered under most health insurance policies, as it falls under emergency and inpatient care. If hospitalisation is required, insurers typically cover expenses such as intensive care, administration of tetanus immunoglobulin (TIG), and necessary medications.

In addition to...

Yes, in most cases, health insurance policies cover interstitial cystitis treatment because it is a long-term medical condition.

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a condition where the bladder becomes sensitive and inflamed. It can cause pain in the lower abdomen or pelvic...