Health Insurance Update: IRDAI Sets 3-Hour Time Limit For Insurers To Clear Cashless Claims- Read Details
The IRDAI stated that in emergency cases the insurers must decide on cashless authorisation requests immediately.
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The IRDAI stated that in emergency cases the insurers must decide on cashless authorisation requests immediately.
Health insurance claim rule change: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has released a master circular to streamline health insurance claim process. Previously, delays in claim approvals forced patients to stay in hospitals longer. Now, insurers have three hours to approve cashless discharge requests. Additionally, insurers will be liable for extra hospital charges due to delays.
IRDAI also said policyholders should be provided wider choices by the insurers by making available products/add-ons/riders by offering diverse insurance products.
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