Your health insurance claim could be at risk — and many policyholders don’t realize it until it’s too late. From policy exclusions to documentation errors, small mistakes can lead to claim rejection or partial settlement.

In this episode, we break down why health insurance claims get denied and what you can do to protect yourself. Learn how to read your policy fine print, maintain medical records, and avoid common traps that insurers use to reject claims.

Money Matters: Health Insurance Claim Under Threat 

According to a report by ANI, bringing all citizens above 70 years under the ambit of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana would benefit an additional six crore senior citizens, said the government.

Government expands Ayushman Bharat scheme to cover all citizens aged 70 and above

The central government on Monday (Sep 9) postponed the announcement regarding a potential reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on health insurance premiums.

India: GST on health insurance premiums to be reduced? Centre moves one step closer

Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath has issued a stark warning, stating that most Indians are just 'one hospitalisation away from bankruptcy.'

India’s health insurance: Big growth, bigger gaps

In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath emphasised the critical need for health insurance in India, highlighting that many individuals are just one hospitalisation away from financial ruin.

Nithin Kamath urges Indians to focus on health Insurance: 'One Hospitalisation Away from Bankruptcy’

A 51-year-old Chicago-based Indian-American doctor pleaded guilty to two federal counts of healthcare fraud, for billing Medicaid and private insurers for treatments that were never provided.

Indian-American doctor admits to $2.4mn fraud, faking treatment for higher insurance payouts

India's insurance giant, LIC, is exploring entry into the health insurance market. This comes as a response to the country's low health insurance penetration, with less than 23 million policies issued in FY23, covering only a fraction of the population. Watch in for more details!

LIC to focus on maximising market share across categories

The Chinese city of Wuhan witnessed a protest staged by hundreds of retirees, in response to local resentment over changes to the public health insurance system.

Wuhan Protests: Hundreds of people angered over health insurance cuts

India's insurance regulator has issued a circular mandating insurance companies to cover mental illness in their policies. Mohammed Saleh brings you more.

WION Fineprint | Health insurance to cover mental illnesses in India

Senior citizen health insurance provides medical coverage to individuals over the age of 60. Senior citizen health insurance offers benefits such as cashless hospitalization, coverage for pre-existing conditions, day-care expenses, no medical test required and a higher coverage amount.

Why is health insurance for senior citizens important?

Diseases are on the rise in today's fast-paced world. At the same time, medical treatment costs are steadily increasing. A health insurance coverage can assist cover the costs of hospitalisation and treatment for a variety of conditions.

Insurance and you: Why and when should you buy it?

The Covid pandemic destroyed healthcare infrastructure and economies worldwide. Hospital bills are getting expensive day by day, and hospitalisation can easily eat through our savings. That is why getting health insurance has become a necessity. India ranked among the lowest when it comes to health expenditure, with an overburdened health system.

Why you must have health insurance in post-pandemic world

A family floater plan of Rs 2-3 lakh will not be enough anymore. Enhance the cover to at least Rs 8-10 lakh. If you haven’t bought health insurance because you are covered by group insurance from your employer, it’s time to take corrective action

Health insurance policy sale on the rise

As COVID-19 second wave has ravaged India, the insurance industry is seeing a marked rise in the number of health insurance premiums. WION brings you the answers of all questions rising in the your mind regarding health insurance policy.

World Business Watch: Health insurance policy sale on rise amid COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of health and life insurance. How should you choose a policy? Are you in a dilemma? Listen to what some of the best minds in the industry have to say on Hard Reset.

Hard Reset: E-Conclave | Rebooting the insurance sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the Ayushman Bharat scheme via video-conferencing to extend health insurance coverage to all residents of Jammu and Kashmir.

PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat scheme to extend health insurance coverage to J-K residents

In the US, major insurance companies have doubled their profits amid the pandemic. While Insurers in India are facing the charge of denying payments. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Coronavirus and Health insurance: The business of pandemic

A federal judge in Oregon on Saturday temporarily blocked a Trump administration proclamation that would have required prospective immigrants to prove they would have US health insurance within 30 days of their arrival or enough money to pay for "reasonably foreseeable medical costs.

Judge blocks Trump rule requiring prospective immigrants have health insurance

The government Thursday announced a cut in contributions made by employers and employees toward the health insurance scheme of Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) to 4 per cent from the existing 6.

Government reduces ESI contribution rate to 4%, industry to save Rs 5,000 crore annually

When Ayushman Bharat was originally announced and formally launched on September 23, 2018, many doubted the ability of this transformational scheme to see the light of the day.

Smart health for smart India: Ushering radical changes

After the roll out of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) last year, India's economy is expected to post growth of 6.75 per cent in the 2017-18 fiscal year ending in March, which would be the slowest in three years.

Budget 2018: What the insurance sector wants

President Donald Trump summoned all 52 Republican senators to the White House on Tuesday afternoon to discuss how to proceed

US Senate Republicans delay vote on healthcare bill

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated 14 million people would lose coverage under the Republican plan by next year

Trump fights to overhaul Obamacare, makes headway with conservatives

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