Kathmandu – The Health Insurance Board has introduced an online renewal system for health insurance policies. Citizens can now renew their health insurance through payment service providers, including popular mobile wallets and the Interbank Payment System (IPS). Executive Director...

Mumbai — Mental health insurance is gaining significant traction in India, with searches rising by 41% in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to a new survey by Policybazaar. The surge is primarily driven by young adults aged...

Seoul (The Korea Times) – Illegal health insurance claims filed by foreigners and overseas Koreans in South Korea saw a sharp rebound in 2024, reversing a years-long downward trend. According to data released by the National Health Insurance Service...

Kathmandu – The Government of Nepal has laid out an ambitious roadmap to decentralize specialized medical services and transform the country’s health infrastructure. The new plans, outlined in the national policy and program for the upcoming fiscal year, signal...

Kathmandu – The Government of Nepal has approved key amendments to the Health Insurance Regulations, allowing insured citizens to access benefits directly from their current place of residence. The Cabinet endorsed the proposal presented by Minister of Health and...

Kathmandu – Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday announced that eye health services will be formally integrated into Nepal’s national health insurance program (NHIP) to bolster universal healthcare and reduce preventable vision loss. The announcement was made during...

Kathmandu – The Ministry of Health and Population has initiated preparations to formulate a standardized health insurance treatment protocol aimed at eliminating duplication in basic health services. Health Minister Pradeep Poudel has formed a high-level expert committee through a...

Kathmandu – The Health Insurance Board has yet to clear payments totaling Rs 16.45 billion to healthcare institutions by end of Falgun (mid-March). Despite the mounting dues, the board had only Rs 1 billion in its account during the...

Kathmandu – The Health Insurance Board has issued new regulations regarding the management of reimbursements received by health institutions under the insurance program. These measures aim to streamline resource allocation and ensure improved healthcare services for the insured. This...

Kathmandu – Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has announced plans to raise the current health insurance coverage from Rs 100,000 to Rs 500,000. Speaking at a program in Bhaktapur on Sunday, Minister Paudel emphasized that the increase...