Health insurance for 65-plus doesn’t address the key issue of affordability

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has lifted the age ceiling of 65 years on purchasing a health insurance policy. It has advised insurance companies to offer health insurance products to all age groups, including senior citizens, covering all types of existing medical conditions.

Earlier, in a 2016 notification, the IRDAI had set an entry age of ‘at least up to 65 years’ for insurance companies to provide health insurance cover. Although there was no bar to sell health insurance policies to those over 65, only a handful of insurers sold health policies to first-time buyers beyond

UAE announces mandatory health insurance for private sector employees from 2025 – News

Published: Mon Mar 18 2024, 9:53 PM

Last updated: Mon Mar 18 2024, 10:33 PM

Private sector employees and domestic workers will be covered under a mandatory health insurance scheme from next year, it was announced Monday. Employers will be required to pay for the health coverage of their registered workers while issuing or renewing their residency permits.

The decision will be enforced starting January 1, 2025.



This came as the UAE Cabinet approved the scheme for private sector employees and domestic workers who do not have an existing cover. Employers of domestic workers would need to foot the

Health Insurance Plan Default Enrollment Placements For Benefits Effective July 1, 2023

The new July 1st plan year marks the beginning of a new health insurance contract cycle, and as a result of this, and the merger of Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care into Point32 Health, there are changes to the health insurance plans available to GIC members for benefits effective July 1, 2023.

The GIC encourages all members to actively shop and evaluate health coverage options during Annual Enrollment or when experiencing a qualifying event to enroll in or update benefits. If you are currently enrolled in a health insurance plan that is being discontinued in Fiscal Year