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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Big Gift... The Coverage of Free Treatment Up to 5 Lakh Expanded, Now These People Will Also Be Eligible

The Delhi government has expanded the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), now including widows and individuals receiving assistance under disability schemes for health insurance coverage.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Model Tess Holliday claims she was denied life insurance for weighing 'over 300 lbs'

Model Tess Holliday expresses frustration over being denied life insurance coverage due to her weight, highlighting issues of fatphobia within the medical industry.

Feb 26 • 23:44 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

With Economic Problems and Without Insurance: This Is How Uber Drivers Work in Latin America

A study conducted by Uber and the Inter-American Development Bank reveals that most Uber drivers in Latin America face economic difficulties, lack social security coverage, and are burdened with debt.

Feb 26 • 21:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

If outpatient treatment exceeds 300 times a year, the cost responsibility rate will rise to 90%... Immunotherapy for bile duct cancer included in health insurance

A new plan in South Korea proposes increasing the personal cost responsibility rate for outpatient treatments exceeding 300 visits annually to 90%, while also expanding health insurance coverage for immunotherapies for bile duct cancer.

Feb 25 • 10:15 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Free Insurance: Get accidental coverage of up to 10 lakh rupees with a debit card! Did you know?

Debit card holders in India can access free accidental insurance coverage ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹20 lakh without paying any premiums.

Feb 25 • 08:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The insurance claims people dispute the most with insurance companies

A significant portion of insurance-related disputes in Finland revolves around misunderstandings about coverage and conditions, particularly for personal accident and health insurance.

Feb 23 • 03:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Complaints Against Health Plans and Operators Reach Highest Level in 12 Years

Complaints against health plans and operators in Brazil have reached a historic high, driven by issues such as coverage denials and delays in reimbursements.

Feb 20 • 01:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Best Saúde offers plans with and without co-payment in Cuiabá and VG

Best Saúde introduces health plans with flexible co-payment options in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande, catering to various consumer needs for health coverage.

Feb 19 • 18:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Higher premiums: Why car insurance is becoming significantly more expensive for many

Car insurance premiums, particularly comprehensive coverage, are rising, affecting most drivers in Germany, with 60.3% reporting increased costs this year.

Feb 18 • 14:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

With Australian private health insurance premiums set to jump by 4.41%, will policies deliver more or just cost more?

Australia is facing a significant increase in private health insurance premiums, raising questions about the value of coverage amid rising living costs.

Feb 18 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

When is it worth forking out for comprehensive car insurance?

The article discusses the factors to consider when deciding on the best type of car insurance, emphasizing the rising costs and the importance of making informed choices.

Feb 16 • 18:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Verivox Survey: Car Insurers Have Increased Prices Again

A recent survey shows that car insurance prices have risen again, particularly affecting comprehensive insurance customers in Germany.

Feb 15 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Cost Debate: When You Have to Pay the Dentist Yourself

The article discusses the implications of the lack of dental coverage in Switzerland and Spain, examining its impact on dental tourism in nearby German towns like Jestetten.

Feb 12 • 05:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why Supporting the National Pension’s Blind Spots is a ‘Profitable Business’

The head of the National Pension Service of Korea emphasizes the urgent need to support individuals in the pension system's blind spots to prevent old-age poverty.

Feb 11 • 09:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Heating System Failure: When Does Insurance Help and When Do You Have to Pay Yourself?

The article discusses the frequency of heating system failures during the heating season in Estonia and what qualifies for insurance coverage.

Feb 11 • 05:37 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Dismantling the Welfare State: Against Half the Country

Concerns are raised over proposals to remove dental health coverage from statutory health insurance in Germany, highlighting the potential repercussions for uninsured individuals.

Feb 7 • 11:50 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Dentist on uninsured patients: "The problems are cavities and often completely destroyed teeth"

Dentist Peter Urbanowicz advocates for uninsured patients, opposing the CDU's proposal to exclude dental care from health insurance coverage, which has sparked controversy even within the party.

Feb 6 • 18:39 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Uber in France: To the cash register, please

France's social security fund URSSAF is demanding 1.7 billion euros from Uber for not declaring its workers as employees and failing to provide appropriate insurance coverage.

Feb 6 • 17:10 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Natural Disaster Damage, Renovations, ADAC: The 3 Most Important Climate News of the Week

This week’s key climate news includes the low insurance coverage for properties against natural disasters, the Sanierungsquote issue, and the resignation of an ADAC president due to climate protection demands.

Feb 6 • 15:31 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Host Country Considers Withdrawal from WBC Due to Low Transparency in Insurance Issues

Concerns over insurance coverage for players have led the Pan American Baseball Confederation to criticize the World Baseball Classic's transparency, with some Latin American stars potentially withdrawing from the tournament.

Feb 6 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

DMV Update in New York: What Happens If Your Insurance Coverage Expires in February 2026

The New York Department of Motor Vehicles outlines necessary actions and penalties for drivers whose insurance coverage expires in February 2026.

Feb 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Court rules against GNP Insurance and protects child; criticizes that it only pays in the US and not in Mexico

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation outlines that insurance companies must comply with medical coverage claims without legal limits, following a case involving a deaf child denied a cochlear implant by GNP.

Feb 5 • 01:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Specialist UK insurer Beazley agrees to £8bn takeover by Zurich

Beazley, a UK insurer specializing in cyber-attack coverage, has agreed to an £8 billion takeover by Swiss rival Zurich amid challenges faced by the London stock market.

Feb 4 • 13:36 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Insurance Crisis in Mexico: miituo Challenges Rising Premiums with a Model that Bridges the 70% Gap of Unprotected Cars

In a challenging environment marked by inflation and fiscal adjustments, the Mexican auto insurance platform miituo offers a necessary countermeasure by providing accessible coverage to combat the high percentage of unprotected vehicles amidst rising costs.

Feb 3 • 23:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Unexpected crisis: how Puerto Rico went from almost winning the World Baseball Classic to considering withdrawing from the tournament in 2026

Puerto Rico is considering withdrawing from the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to insurance coverage issues for several players, just a month before the tournament.

Feb 2 • 17:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

All UK homeowners urged to make simple check now

Experts are advising UK homeowners to conduct a simple check to ensure their properties are not located in flood risk zones, which could prevent financial losses due to inadequate insurance coverage following severe weather events.

Jan 16 • 13:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Legal Column: Who Pays in an Accident at Home Office?

This article discusses the coverage of accidents that occur in a home office and whether workers are protected by insurance similar to in a traditional workplace.

Jan 15 • 14:47 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"They are ashamed to have to visit our practice"

Many people in Germany, including illegal migrants and some Germans, live without health insurance despite mandatory coverage, which impacts the entire healthcare system.

Jan 12 • 11:52 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
Life & Tech

Marrying for health insurance? The ACA cost crisis forces some drastic choices

The article discusses how the Affordable Care Act's cost issues are leading some individuals, like Mathew, to marry friends primarily for health insurance coverage.

Jan 12 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

New law in California requires insurance companies to cover infertility treatments

A new law in California mandates insurance companies to provide coverage for infertility treatments, offering hope to millions attempting to start families.

Jan 11 • 09:10 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Winter does not freeze the applicable work obligations

Severe snowfall leads citizens into a complex web of liability rules, clearing obligations, and labor law risks, where losing control on icy surfaces can result in accidents, hefty fines, and loss of insurance coverage.

Jan 9 • 14:57 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

Who bears the blackout costs? What tenants, owners, and insured individuals need to know

The article addresses concerns regarding assistance during prolonged power outages in extreme cold conditions, insurance coverage for damaged property, and the legality of tenants reducing rent due to these issues.

Jan 6 • 17:06 UTC
Crime & Justice

Israeli ambulance refuses to transport East Jerusalem patient in cardiac distress over permit concerns

An Israeli ambulance refused to transport a Palestinian man in cardiac distress from an East Jerusalem clinic due to concerns over his residency permit, despite his long-term legal residency and health insurance coverage in Israel.

Jan 2 • 11:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

US federal employees file complaint against ban on gender-affirming care

Federal employees are challenging a new Trump administration policy that removes coverage for gender-affirming care under federal health insurance programs.

Jan 1 • 15:23 UTC

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