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Why SMEs Should Negotiate Custom Group Medical Insurance Plans - Not Just Buy What's Offered?

  Providing a group health insurance policy to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India is no longer considered a luxury but rather a basic requirement when it comes to talent acquisition and retention. While most SMEs tend to go with off-the-shelf plans from insurers, they overlook crucial fundamental negotiations, which might lead to coverage gaps and wasted benefits.      For a balanced cost and employee wellness framework, understanding how to optimise group medical insurance plans is vital for these organisations.      Untailored Group Health Insurance Policies: The Issue   Off-the-shelf group health insurance policies face several challenges, especially from the perspective of organising real-world employees. Some of the issues include:   - Capped maternity benefits   - Exclusions for pre-existing conditions   - Sub-limits on room rent or ICU charges   - No OPD or mental health coverage   - Unreasonably low pre...

Decoding ‘Best’ in Medical Insurance: What Indian Buyers Should Really Look For?

  The Indian health insurance market is expanding at an unprecedented rate. This may be due to the increasing medical costs in India or the COVID-19 pandemic that made families think twice about their healthcare preparedness. However, with every new product being launched by insurance companies comes a plethora of new features, choosing the best medical insurance far more complicated than a simple comparison between premium and coverage.     High claim ratios and cashless claims offered by providers tend to induce hasty decision-making. But with evolving market conditions, discerning buyers are now looking further than the brochure—because when dealing with a health crisis, a policy document holds more value than a flashy advertisement.     Searching 'Best' In Indian Households     Seeking the best health insurance policy does not have a standard approach as it depends on one’s requirements, and who asks. A salary-earning millennial will need di...