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Critical illness insurance provides you protection against 30+ major illnesses. As lifestyle diseases grow in India, investing in this insurance is essential to safeguard your income as well as savings.

It pays a lump sum amount which you can utilise for...

When it comes to health insurance, the majority of people focus on hospital bills, surgeries and doctor consultations. However, there is one lifesaving feature which often gets overlooked: an ambulance cover.

During a medical emergency, every second counts and getting to...

With rising healthcare costs, cashless hospitalisation has now become a preferred choice. It is used for almost the majority of health insurance claims in India. However, not every hospital offers this facility. Knowing how to check the availability of cashless...

You are essentially buying a promise of protection when you sign up for health insurance. However, the strength of that promise depends on where you choose to go for treatment. If you have looked at your policy document, you might...

Medical emergencies are often unpredictable, and arranging funds during a moment of crisis can be stressful. This is where an emergency cashless hospitalisation comes in.

It allows insured patients to get immediate treatment at network hospitals without having to make any...

In a time of medical emergency, the last thing anyone wants to do is scramble for a credit card or call relatives to borrow money while a loved one waits for treatment. The stress of a health crisis is heavy...

Watching our parents or grandparents enjoy their retirement is a beautiful sight. They finally have the time to pursue hobbies and relax at home. However, as they age, their health needs naturally become more frequent and often more expensive.

Medical inflation...

Whenever you face a medical emergency, you feel a sense of relief because you have a health insurance card from your office. But then, the hospital bill arrives, and it is much higher than what your employer covers.

Right there, that...

Envision yourself relaxing after a long week, watching your children play in the living room or sharing a quiet tea with your spouse. In these moments, the health of your family feels like your greatest wealth.

However, a single medical emergency...

A family's life can be shattered with a child's cancer diagnosis. According to an India Today report, nearly 75,000 cases of cancer among children aged 0 to 14 are reported yearly in India. Survival rates exceed 80% with timely chemotherapy...