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Instead of getting confused by what agents tell you, check waiting period, claim-settlement ratio, price comparison etc to make the right choice, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh. Buying a mediclaim policy is no cakewalk. It is a complicated product with umpteen features that need to be evaluated. Most buyers -- even relatively sophisticated ones -- are likely to find themselves at sea trying to figure out which product to opt for.   To make your task easier, we have provided some of the ...

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The amount for which free check-up is offered can be quite low, while in some policies it comes only after a considerable waiting period, reports Priyadarshini Maji. Nowadays, many insurance companies advertise free health check-up as one of the key attractions of their policies. Regular check-ups can help in the early detection of ailments, and are especially valuable in a country where people don't go for regular check-ups on their own.   However, before you buy a policy for its free ...

Before you buy a cashless benefit plan at lower premiums, check if you can make full use of it.Most don't even exhaust the entire benefit, says Tinesh Bhasin. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Till recently, health insurance plans that offered reimbursements for a doctor's visit had much higher premiums compared to policies that don't. But things have started changing. Recently, some insurers have launched plans that offer outpatient department (OPD) benefits at a lower cost. Some even ...

Mahavir Chopra tells you what to check before you choose a diabetes insurance plan.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com India has become the diabetes capital of the world with approximately 70 million people suffering by this disease. It is a sad state of affairs, with treatment costs being paid by patients out of their pockets, and effective prevention measures still a distant dream.   At present, health insurance is the only way one can protect her/his savings against these expenses.

The Valentine's day is here, and Cupid may look stupid for many. But if your intentions are sane, you may well give in to your romantic side. A financial gift not only makes for a seemingly wise choice, but you also increase the probability that your loved ...

City: Chennai World’s largest government funded health cover’ under the new National Health Protection Scheme was announced in the Budget to provide Rs 5 lakh cover to 10 crore underprivileged families or 50 crore beneficiaries. While the government has ...