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The Ministry Of Health And Family Welfare has issued an Office Memorandum outlining the Implementation of Revised CGHS Rates. These rates will be effective from 13 October 2025. The new CGHS rates shall apply to all healthcare services availed at CGHS-empanelled Healthcare Organisations (HCOs; Medical Reimbursement Claims of individuals (in r/o Serving, Pensioners and other…
New Delhi: An investment analyst has alleged that despite the government’s directions to insurance companies to proactively pass on the benefits of GST reforms to policyholders, the latter are arbitrarily increasing premiums of life and health insurance. Health and life insurance, which earlier attracted 18 per cent GST, have now been moved to the nil…
Last Updated:September 04, 2025, 08:34 is GST rate cut on groceries, medicines, restaurant meals, hotel stays and flights could ease monthly budget pressures for Indian households From your kitchen staples to bathroom essentials, the GST Council has slashed rates on a wide range of daily use products. India’s indirect tax system is undergoing its biggest…
Last Updated:June 15, 2025, 06:30 is Chetan Vasudeva stresses the importance of financial security for fathers through insurance. It is essential to plan ahead when planning for insurance. The earlier a policy is bought, the lower the premium and the wider the coverage. Authored by by Chetan Vasudeva, Senior Vice President – Business Development at…
Last Updated:May 29, 2025, 08:16 is Experts recommend urban residents have insurance coverage of at least Rs 10–15 lakh, while families with over three members should opt for a floater cover of Rs 20–25 lakh Experts urge no room rent limits as COVID patients often need costly ICU or isolation rooms. (Representative/Shutterstock) With COVID-19 cases…
Budget 2025: Good News for Gig Workers! Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that gig workers will now be eligible for healthcare benefits under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY). This initiative is expected to benefit nearly one crore gig workers across India. What Is AB-PMJAY? PMJAY is the world’s largest health insurance…
Last Updated:January 23, 2025, 8:28 PM IST With positives like growing digitisation, progressive regulatory policies, and a gradual rise in awareness, this is the opportunity to reimagine the insurance landscape Insurance Sector Expectation For Budget 2025 The Indian insurance industry is poised for transformative growth, driven by rising awareness of financial security and the growing…
GST Council 55th Meeting: The GST Council on Saturday postponed a decision on cutting tax rate on life and health insurance premiums, officials said. The 55th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state counterparts, decided that some more technicalities needed to be ironed out and tasked the…
Last Updated:November 14, 2024, 07:44 IST World Diabetes Day 2024: These days, most plans come with Day 1 coverage for PEDs or pre-existing diseases World Diabetes Day 2024 India is often labeled as the Diabetes Capital of The World – and while that might be alarming, it is unfortunately true. The International Diabetes Federation indicates…
New Delhi: The health coverage for all citizens aged 70 years and above under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is likely to be rolled out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 29, news Agency PTI quoting official sources said. Senior citizens aged 70 and above belonging to families already covered…