IRDAI Rules Clarify Health Insurance Claim Processes and Cashless Treatment Policies
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has established rules to streamline health insurance claims, including defined timelines for cashless pre-authorisation and reimbursement claims. Cashless treatment approval depends on network hospital agreements and policy terms, and denial of cashless requests does not mean claim rejection. Policyholders may pay upfront and seek reimbursement, which insurers assess based on coverage, exclusions, and documentation. Understanding these provisions helps patients navigate claims during hospitalisation.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 22 Sept, 06:26 pm. Other outlets followed.