Treatment costs
Cost guide
Cataract surgery cost in India: scheme rates, lens charges and what hospitals publishCGHS: ₹13,600 to ₹17,000 per eye
Updated 2 Nov 2026
Original data
CGHS vs PM-JAY package rates: what each scheme pays hospitals for the same procedureCGHS is a median 1.27x PM-JAY, across 62
Updated 2 Nov 2026
Cost guide
Coronary angioplasty and stent cost in India: price caps, scheme rates and published pricesStent cap: ₹39,186 before GST
Updated 2 Nov 2026
Cost guide
Knee replacement cost in India: government rates, implant price caps and what hospitals publishCGHS: ₹1,21,600 to ₹1,52,000
Updated 2 Nov 2026
Schemes and insurance
Schemes and insurance
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY explained: who qualifies, the 70+ cover and how to complainUp to ₹5 lakh a year
Updated 2 Nov 2026
Schemes and insurance
CGHS explained: who it covers, referrals, empanelled hospitals and the 2026 changesReferrals last 3 months
Updated 2 Nov 2026
Schemes and insurance
How a cashless health insurance claim works in India: steps, IRDAI time limits and rejectionsPre-authorisation decided within 1 hour
Updated 2 Nov 2026
Symptoms
Symptoms
Chest pain: when to worry and when to call an ambulanceWhen to call 112 or 108
Updated 2 Nov 2026
Symptoms
Fever with dengue warning signs: what to watch for and when to go to hospitalKeep watching for 2 days after the fever
Updated 2 Nov 2026
Conditions and treatment
Conditions
Knee osteoarthritis in India: tests, treatment and when surgery makes senseExercise and weight loss come first
Updated 2 Nov 2026
Conditions
Type 2 diabetes in India: tests, treatment and what to ask your doctorICMR: screen every adult over 30
Updated 2 Nov 2026
Coming to India for treatment
Medical travel
Coming to India for treatment: medical visas, FRRO rules and choosing a hospitalApply at least 4 days before arrival
Updated 2 Nov 2026
Check for yourself
Check for yourself
How to check a doctor’s registration in India: a step by step guideCompare 5 details on the register
Updated 2 Nov 2026