Financial Express (India)’s Post

INNOVATION IN EMPLOYEE WELFARE It was a pleasant surprise as to how HR Function is evolving and innovating to take care of the welfare of employees and engage them at workplace!! #humanresources #motivation #innovation https://lnkd.in/gWkHbynF

Another surprising, and proactive, announcement from the BC government that is tied to employee benefits plans! The BC government surprised us last year with the coverage of contraceptives and now they have surprised us again with coverage for fertility treatments. These are very proactive measures for sure and they have positive implications for employee benefits plan sponsors. Many were looking at options to add fertility treatment to plans, particularly related to DEI initiatives, but struggled with the potential costs, so having the government support is welcome news. #employeebenefits #benefits #groupbenefits #betterbenefits

Hi all, I am excited to share an article co-authored by me and authored by Mr. Lila Bikram Thapa, Family Welfare Division, DoHS, MoHP on the important topic of breastfeeding in Nepal. We delve into the current practices, challenges, and potential solutions to improve maternal and child health in our country. Please take a moment to read and share your insights. https://lnkd.in/d8r78aki PATH | Jayendra Kasar | Bhoomika Srivastava | Neeraj Jain | Kushal Mazumdar | Sandeep Kumar | Government of Nepal (GoN) | Dr Aishwarya Kharade | Dr Anil M H

ARC Fertility is proud to spotlight the significance of affordability and accessibility in family-forming options. Our commitment is to empower self-insured employers and plan sponsors with high value programs and services that enable workforces of every size and culture to initiate inclusive reproductive treatment options that are tailored to company budgets and employee lifestyles.  Our approach prioritizes quality care without compromising financial stability. ARC Fertility serves the self-insured marketplace, including employers/employees, brokers, third party administrators, benefits consultants and other intermediaries that impact healthcare decision-making.  This approach ensures all stakeholders have access to meaningful, more cost-effective family-forming benefits during open enrollment, promoting a culture of inclusivity within the self-insured sector. Learn the 5 Ways to Bring Affordability to Family-forming Benefits During Open Enrollment in our latest press release here: https://lnkd.in/e6m77i6W.  #FertilitySolutions #FamilyBuilding #HealthcareInnovation #AccessibilityMatters #Inclusion #Fertility #ReproductiveCare

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Birth defects can significantly impact the future of our next generation. That's why the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is giving top priority to strategies for their identification, prevention, and management under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK). Dr. Paul said that there is a need to address the birth defects to lower the child mortality, though the ratio of birth defects’ mortality is less compared to deaths caused by malaria, pneumonia and other diseases. He said “under Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram our priority is to achieve a complete health for children and this National Birth Defect Awareness Month 2024 campaign would be catalyst in raising the awareness for the cause”. “More Intensity and more coverage needs to be done to redress the issue of birth defects”, he added. Early identification, coupled with assured linkage to care, support, and treatment, introduces an equitable child healthcare approach. This will eventually reduce the burden of disability, improve health, and ensure the development of children born with birth defects. Let's work together to prioritize the health and wellness of our future generation. #WorldBirthDefectsDay #BirthDefectAwareness #parentsupport #earlyintervention #brainhealth #cerebralpalsy #autism #dyslexiaawareness #specialcrawlfoundation #specialcrawl #specialneeds

New #LitReview 📚 With funding from the AIR Equity Initiative, AIR experts developed a literature review series that offers insights into how #Medicaid can advance maternal health #equity. We focused on three coverage policies: #postpartum home visits, freestanding birth centers, and long-acting reversible contraception.

World Population Day is observed annually on 11 July to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues. #foodforheal #harmonalimbalance #CardiacNutrition #sleepnutrition #masalasalt #geriatricnutrition #healthyfood #dietitians #doctors #renalnutrition #kidsnutrition #dietplan #PregnancyNutrition #WorldPopulationDay

Highlights of IRDAI master circular dated 29.5.2024 on health insurance business: Ø No restriction on age of policy holder Ø All pre-existing diseases to be covered Ø All types of hospitals and health care providers to be covered Ø All technological advancements to be covered (e.g. robotic surgery) Ø All laws to be complied with (e.g. relating to mental healthcare, persons with disabilities, surrogacy, transgender, HIV & AIDS) Ø Free look period of 30 days to be allowed Ø Policy can be cancelled at any time with 7 days notice with refund of proportionate premium Ø Grace period of 30 days on yearly premium Ø Nomination mandatory Ø Policy will be renewable Ø Portability to be allowed in indemnity policy Ø No contesting on account of non-disclosure or misrepresentation after 60 months except for fraud Ø No claim bonus can be allowed Ø 100% cashless facility Ø Final authorisation for discharge from hospital to be allowed within 3 hours beyond which insurer will bear cost Ø Claim to be repudiated only with the approval of the Committee Ø In case of multiple policies, claim can be made under any of the policies and insurer will settle balance if any from other policy Ø