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Looking at 4 Benefits of Cashless Health Insurance

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  One of the biggest difficulties one suffers during medical emergencies is the worry of arranging high amounts of cash to pay for the treatment of the patient. This pressure of paying heavy treatment costs often leads to more stress for the patient as well as the caretakers. Nowadays, there is one solution to this problem that is fast catching up - cashless health insurance . In this type of health insurance plan, the payment is handled directly between the insurer and the hospital. In this article, we look at 4 benefits a cashless health insurance plan can bring to you.    1. You do not have to pay cash upfront   Cashless health insurance eliminates the need to pay cash upfront for the treatment of the insured members. When the insured is admitted to a hospital or undergoes any procedure included in the policy, all they have to do is contact their insurer. Hospitals often have a desk where they accept requests for cashless treatment. All you would have to d...

5 Things You Need to Know About the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

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  Agriculture is one of the most important sectors of our Indian economy. To ensure that this sector stays financially safe and progresses at the right speed, the government of India has developed the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana . It is a crop insurance scheme that aims to provide affordable crop insurance to farmers across the country. Launched in 2016 under the motto, ‘One Nation, One Crop, One Premium’, the insurance scheme has many interesting features to look for. Let’s consider them in detail.    1. Extensive coverage   The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana offers comprehensive coverage to crops against a variety of non-preventable risks. The risks covered include drought, dry spells, flood, inundation, storms, hailstorms, lightning, landslides, cyclones, pests, and diseases widely spread, fires caused due to natural reasons, and so on.    2. Additional coverage through add-ons    The state governments and UTIs can choose ...

3 FAQs on Personal Accident Insurance - Answered

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  personal accident insurance, also called as accidental insurance, is a type of policy that covers the policyholder against the financial consequences of an accident. Even though we may be prepared, we cannot foresee what events will occur in our future. To ensure that your loved ones are covered against the financial brunt of such unpredictable events, it is important to have a personal accident insurance policy. However, many people often confuse accident insurance with other types of insurance policies as there is a lack of concrete knowledge regarding this topic.    To help out in this regard, we look at 3 major FAQs regarding the policy and answer them for your benefit.    1. How does the personal accident insurance policy cover the policyholder?    Accident insurance policy is a benefit-based policy, that is the policyholder gets a lump sum payment when they undergo an unfortunate event mentioned in the coverage section of the policy....

Senior Citizen Health Insurance- Everything You Need to Know

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  Individuals above 60-65 years of age have different medical requirements than their younger counterparts. As a result of their age, they are more susceptible to illnesses and health issues. Thus, they require reliable healthcare frequently. To deal effectively with such situations at this age, it is paramount to have a senior citizen health insurance policy. Such health insurance policies have been structured keeping in mind the unique needs of senior citizens.    In this article, we guide you through several elements of senior citizen health insurance . We hope the information we provide here increases your understanding of the same.    An overview of coverage provided by senior citizen health insurance policies   Generally, senior citizen health insurance will cover expenses for the following -  - Hospitalization  - Pre- and post-hospitalization (for a specified period as mentioned in the policy) - Day-care procedures and treat...

What Is An Accident Insurance Policy And How It Benefits You? Here’s Everything You Need To Know

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  Prevention is better than cure, but sometimes mishaps happen and no one person can be blamed for it. These are the times when you feel helpless and troubled. However, having a personal accident insurance policy can help during such times.   A personal accident insurance policy provides a lump sum compensation in case one suffers from a fatal accident, or if an accident leaves you disabled permanently. But it is not all that these accident policies have to offer. There’s more to it than meets the eyes. Read on to know more about how having a coverage of a personal accident insurance policy will benefit you. Accident Insurance    Benefits of Personal Accident Insurance Policy Here is a quick look at the coverage you can expect. ●      In case of the policy holder’s death, the beneficiaries will receive a financial aid, which will be discussed at the time of availing the policy.   ●      If the policyhold...