Purchasing health insurance, general, motor and property insurance in India, could become more expensive in barely a month's time.
Medical costs have risen by twice as much as overall costs for the fourth year running, says a survey by global consultancy firm, Towers Watson. It is burning a big hole in the pockets of the middle class and the poor alike.
Gillard Will Enact Private Health Insurance Law to Make Oz Rich Pay
Oz PM Julia Gillard is confident on getting legislation through federal parliament on the issue of discounted private health insurance for wealthier Australians.
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The bad news is, rising health insurance cover is here to stay.
It was reported earlier that the government has asked insurers to bear the risk of loss-making businesses on their own accounts — or else hike the premiums.
This would impact both health and motor insurance as premium rates are expected to jump by about 15-20 per cent.
Source: Medindia
This would impact both health and motor insurance as premium rates are expected to jump by about 15-20 per cent.
Source: Medindia
6 Million American Children Have No Health Insurance
Many US insurers stopped offering individual coverage for children after the 2010 health care overhaul as no child could be refused on the grounds of pre-existing diseases.
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 US Gives 10 More States $230 Million for Health Insurance ExchangeTen more states in the US will receive a total of $230 million in grants, the federal government said today. | Advertisement
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Law Permits Unreasonable Health Insurance Rate Hike in Texas
Unreasonable and unquestioned increases in health insurance rates can happen in Texas under the 2010 federal health care reform law.
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