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Health insurance in India covers a wide range of surgeries to help the policyholders manage high medical costs without any financial stress.

It includes minor procedures like cataract surgery and major operations, followed by covering joint replacements and bypass surgery. This...

Ophthalmic and vision care includes the diagnosis and treatment of various eye conditions, ranging from common disorders to serious vision-threatening diseases. Health insurance generally covers medically necessary eye treatments and surgeries that require hospitalisation or qualify as day-care procedures. However,...

A family floater health insurance plan offers financial protection to the entire family under a single sum insured. However, there may be situations where you need to remove a dependent member from the policy due to personal reasons. Understanding the...

Yes, many health insurance policies in India include free annual checkups. In most cases, it generally covers routine tests such as blood sugar, lipid profiles, and blood counts. These checkups are often available yearly to monitor the policyholders’ health. However,...

Senior citizen health insurance policy, individual health insurance plan, and family floater insurance are some of the best health insurance plans for parents in Hyderabad.

According to the Reserve Bank of India, senior citizens in Telangana aged above 60 years are...

The ABHA Card (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) is a digital locker that enables you to access, share, and store your medical records securely. It was launched under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) to digitise health records so that they...

Usage-based health insurance is a personalised insurance model where your premium is influenced by how you manage your health, rather than being a fixed, one-size-fits-all cost. It builds on the broader idea of usage-based insurance - where pricing adapts to...

We often think of health as our greatest wealth, but a single hospital visit can quickly remind us how expensive that wealth is to maintain. There is a certain kind of stress that comes with watching a loved one in...

Pre- and post-hospitalisation benefits cover medical expenses incurred before (pre) and after (post) a hospital stay, such as doctor consultations, diagnostic tests, and medications. These benefits apply for a specific period, around 30 days prior to hospitalisation and 60-90 days...

Sports professionals face a higher risk of injuries because of constant physical strain, intense training, and competitive play. Even routine exercise can lead to injuries like ligament tears, muscle sprains, dislocated joints, and tendon or knee injuries. Many of these...