Ayushman Bharat scheme for West Bengal: Who is eligible for AB-PMJAY and how you can apply
West Bengal is bringing back the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. This scheme provides cashless health insurance of up to Rs 5 lakh per family each year. All senior citizens aged 70 and above can now apply for this coverage. The government aims to ease the burden of medical expenses for its citizens.
Out-of-pocket costs still dominate hospitalisation spend despite wider insurance coverage: NSO survey
Health insurance coverage has grown significantly in India. However, patients continue to pay most hospitalisation bills themselves. Rural patients spent about 95% of costs from their own pockets. Urban patients also paid a large portion. Hospitalisation costs have nearly doubled. The number of hospitalisations per 1,000 people remains steady.
LIC’s Super Sales Saathi, MyLIC apps launched: What customers and agents can do now
Revised NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme rules: Onboarding fee, coverage, claim process, premature exit and more
New guidelines for NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme PoC 2 are now in effect. Health insurance benefits are mandatory for subscribers. The scheme allows partial withdrawals for medical expenses and a 100% lump sum exit for emergencies. Any Indian citizen can join this voluntary, contributory pension scheme. Contributions are invested for retirement while providing immediate medical support.
Home nursing, oxygen, physio - health insurance covers only 60–180 days after hospitalisation; here’s how to plan the rest
Home nursing, physiotherapy, oxygen support—health insurance can cover these for 60-180 days after discharge, with conditions. The rest of the bill you’ll need to clear yourself. Here’s how to plan for it.
