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Late filing need not cost you your health claim

TNN / May 12, 2026, 10:32 (IST)

Lawyers and consumer rights experts argue that procedural delays should not automatically extinguish a genuine claim, especially when the insurer does not otherwise dispute its validity or admissibility.

Health share in non-life industry climbs to 41%

TNN / May 09, 2026, 08:15 (IST)

Segment Grows 15.4% To ₹1.4L Cr, Standalone Insurers Account For 33% Of Total Premium

AI tools to help centre catch fake Ayushman claims

TNN / May 09, 2026, 07:29 (IST)

New AI systems are now available to combat fraud in the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. These advanced tools can identify fake hospital bills and forged medical documents. The technology aims to speed up insurance claim settlements and enhance transparency. India is leading the Global South with its health AI benchmarking platform.

Niva Bupa profit rises 89.3% to Rs 158 cr on improved efficiency

TNN / May 09, 2026, 17:22 (IST)

Charitable hosps ignore govt schemes year after GR, final warning issued

May 16, 2026, 02:37 (IST)

Centre set to release Rs 2,700 crore in pending funds to West Bengal under Jal Jeevan mission

TNN / May 09, 2026, 09:51 (IST)

Bengal administration is preparing to implement the Centre's Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme ahead of the new BJP government's swearing-in. A high-level meeting discussed implementation modalities and Ayushman card distribution. The Centre will also release Rs 2,700 crore in pending Jal Jeevan Mission funds to West Bengal.

Star Health settles claims worth 1,254 crore in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana in FY26

TNN / May 06, 2026, 04:22 (IST)

Charitable hosps ignore govt schemes year after GR, final warning issued

May 16, 2026, 01:12 (IST)

Amazon expands health coverage for 90,000 delivery associates across India

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 12, 2026, 23:28 (IST)

Amazon is enhancing health and insurance benefits for nearly 90,000 Indian delivery associates. This includes expanded OPD and hospitalization coverage, along with increased accident compensation. The company is also conducting nationwide health camps offering free check-ups. These measures are part of a significant investment to bolster associate safety and financial well-being.

Forum asks insurer to pay man Rs 15,000 mediclaim

May 08, 2026, 00:50 (IST)

Company said claim was rejected and failed to reimburse the hospital bill

Pvt hosps start refusing Swasthya Sathi cards

May 08, 2026, 00:35 (IST)

'Never a profitable scheme': Private hospitals shut door on Mamata Banerjee's health insurance programme

TNN / May 08, 2026, 09:11 (IST)

Private hospitals in Kolkata are refusing or restricting admissions for Swasthya Sathi beneficiaries as they await clarity on the scheme's future under the new government. Hospitals cite concerns over the scheme's profitability and are unofficially suspending admissions, impacting patients seeking treatment.

ESIC launches free annual health check-ups for insured individuals over 40

May 08, 2026, 00:10 (IST)

Pourakarmikas in city get cashless health insurance scheme

Apr 30, 2026, 23:21 (IST)

Price of pregnancy: Who pays for motherhood in India?

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 14, 2026, 18:30 (IST)

'Home Alone' at White House: Vance jokes as Trump visits China for key talks

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 14, 2026, 08:10 (IST)

Vice President J.D. Vance likened his solitary White House presence to Macaulay Culkin in "Home Alone" due to Secret Service rules preventing him from traveling with President Trump. Vance also cautioned that federal funding for state health insurance programs could be halted if they don't cooperate with the administration's fraud crackdown.

Deepak J Matai appointed as CEO of Bajaj Finserv Health

TNN / May 08, 2026, 12:51 (IST)

What’s on Suvendu Adhikari govt’s agenda today: Ayushman Bharat, border fencing and bureaucratic overhaul

TNN / May 11, 2026, 07:55 (IST)

West Bengal's new Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and his cabinet will prioritize implementing Ayushman Bharat health insurance and securing the unfenced border with Bangladesh. Adhikari will also outline the BJP government's five-year roadmap to the state administration, including meetings with IAS officers and police brass. CAPF security will continue for the CM.