Delhi High Court last week asked the insurance sector regulator
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to explain on what basis it granted approval to such insurance policies that excluded mental conditions from full coverage.
The Bench of
Justice Prathiba M. Singh was hearing the plea of one
Subhash Khandelwal who submitted before the Court that he had purchased an insurance policy from Max Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited and that he also paid the insurance premium for the sum assured of Rs.35 lakhs on regular basis.
Importantly, he submitted that when he raised a claim with the insurance company in respect of his mental illness, he realized that
The complaint redressal cell would look into complaints pertaining to an unjustified deduction from insurance companies. Ahmedabad hospital association comes up with redressal cell for Covid bills | Photo Credit: AP
Ahmedabad: Covid treatment billing disputes will now be solved by a redressal cell that has been launched by the city’s hospital association. The Ahmedabad Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association on December 10 launched Covid Patient Billing Complaint Redressal Cell.
A fine of 10% of the amount that has been charged in excess over the decided rates will be levied, according to the association. Any patient discharged from a designated AHNA Covid hospital after November 1, 2020, can lodge complaints.
However, the association has restricted the submission of complaint only by online mode. All details, including a copy of bills and discharge summary, should be submitted online. Patients would be charged a complaint processing charge of Rs 1,000.