Delhi HC Directs IRDAI To Issue Reminder To Insurers For Offering Add On Cover For Covid Home Care Treatment To Existing Policy Holders
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi HC Directs IRDAI To Issue Reminder To Insurers For Offering Add On Cover For Covid Home Care Treatment To Existing Policy Holders

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The Delhi High Court has directed the IRDAI to issue reminder to all General and Stand-Alone Health Insurers with regards to an advisory issued by it to offer Add On Cover for home care or domiciliary covid treatment to the existing policy holders.A division bench comprising of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh was apprised. The Delhi High Court has directed the IRDAI to issue reminder to all General and Stand-Alone Health Insurers with regards to an advisory issued by it to offer Add On Cover for home care or domiciliary covid treatment to the existing policy holders. A division bench comprising of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh was apprised by Advocate Abhishek Nanda appearing for IRDAI that it had issued an advisory to the insurers that they could offer Add-on Cover to all existing policy holders during mid-term by charging appropriate additional premium for the residual term of the policy, after submitting their proposal to the IRDA for approval. Considering the submissions made and status report filed, the Court directed thus: "Since the said communication was issued on 21.06.2021, and not much time has elapsed after, let the IRDA issue a reminder in respect of the communication dated 21.07.2021 to the insurers qua the General and Stand-Alone Health Insurers, and file a status report with regard to the progress made in respect of the said Advisory before the next date of hearing."

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Irdai puts 10% cap on hike in premiums for senior citizens
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Irdai puts 10% cap on hike in premiums for senior citizens

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a bid to protect senior citizens—the most vulnerable age group with limited income sources—from steep hikes in health insurance premiums, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India on Thursday capped the annual increase on such premiums at 10%. In its order, the regulator said insurance firms must consult it before proposing any hike above 10%, adding …

General insurance claims to get easier, more insurance products choices: IRDAI
9 months, 2 weeks ago

General insurance claims to get easier, more insurance products choices: IRDAI

Hindustan Times  

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has issued a new circular on general insurance to simplify various insurance processes and improve the overall customer experience. Representational The changes include the following: 1.No insurance claim shall be rejected for want of documents The IRDAI wrote that required documents are to be called at the time of underwriting the proposal, …

Jharkhand High Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Insurance Coverage For Advocates
1 year, 10 months ago

Jharkhand High Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Insurance Coverage For Advocates

Live Law  

The Jharkhand High Court has issued notice in a PIL seeking directions for life and medical insurance coverage to advocates practicing in Jharkhand. “Section 6 and 7 of The Advocates Act, 1961 casts a duty upon Respondent No.-4 and Respondent No.-5 to provide financial assistance to organize welfare schemes for the indigent, disabled or other advocates, but due to the …

Come out with insurance products for persons with disabilities, mental illness: IRDAI to insurers
2 years ago

Come out with insurance products for persons with disabilities, mental illness: IRDAI to insurers

The Hindu  

Insurance regulator Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has asked general and standalone health insurers to offer a specific cover for Persons with Disabilities, persons afflicted with HIV/AIDS, and those with mental illness. The insurers have been directed to put in place a Board-approved underwriting policy that ensures that no proposal from these categories of population is denied insurance …

HC Pans IRDAI for Calling Disabled 'Sub-standard Lives', Says They Can't Be Denied Health Cover
2 years, 3 months ago

HC Pans IRDAI for Calling Disabled 'Sub-standard Lives', Says They Can't Be Denied Health Cover

News 18  

Observing that the right to life includes the right to health, the Delhi High Court has directed the insurance regulator to call a meeting of all insurance companies to design health insurance schemes for people with disabilities and introduce them preferably within two months. “The IRDAI, shall call a meeting of all insurance companies to ensure that the products are …

Insurance companies can now launch new products without IRDAI approval
2 years, 9 months ago

Insurance companies can now launch new products without IRDAI approval

India TV News  

Highlights IRDAI said its decision is in line with reforms agenda taken up towards having a fully insured India The regulator said it also a step towards improving the ease of doing business in the sector It expressed hope that the decision will enable the industry to launch suitable products Insurance companies can now launch insurance products without obtaining any …

High Court Pulls Up Delhi Govt Over Inaction In Making COVID Care Centre Operational Inside JNU Campus
3 years, 2 months ago

High Court Pulls Up Delhi Govt Over Inaction In Making COVID Care Centre Operational Inside JNU Campus

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday pulled up the Delhi Government over its 'inaction' and 'lethargy' in making operational the COVID care centre inside JNU campus.Justice Rekha Palli was of the view that despite repeated orders, the direction for setting up a covid centre in JNU campus was not being followed by the Delhi Government in true letter and spirit. …

High Court Seeks Delhi Govt's Stand On Infrastructure, Medical Staff In COVID Care Facility Inside JNU
3 years, 4 months ago

High Court Seeks Delhi Govt's Stand On Infrastructure, Medical Staff In COVID Care Facility Inside JNU

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought the stand of Delhi Government with respect to the infrastructure and medical staff facilities in the proposed COVID care facility inside JNU campus.Justice Rekha Palli granted time to the Delhi Government to seek instructions in the matter and posted it for further hearing on January 13.The development came after Advocate Abhik Chimni appearing for …

'Much Care Taken By Centre & State In Controlling Covid-19': Delhi High Court Closes Case For Monitoring Healthcare Facilities
3 years, 5 months ago

'Much Care Taken By Centre & State In Controlling Covid-19': Delhi High Court Closes Case For Monitoring Healthcare Facilities

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday observed that it no longer requires to monitor the medical and health facilities in the national capital with respect to treatment of Covid-19, given the efforts put in by the Central and the State Government. "Much care has been taken by both the central and the state government in controlling Covid-19 by providing several …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking COVID Specialized Maternal Care Centers In Hospitals For Pregnant Women, Lactating Mothers
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking COVID Specialized Maternal Care Centers In Hospitals For Pregnant Women, Lactating Mothers

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition for ensuring availability of COVID-19 protocol compliant specialized maternal care centres in all hospitals in the national capital for the benefit of pregnant women and lactating mothers.Justice Rekha Palli sought response of the Centre and the Delhi Government and granted two weeks' time to file counter affidavits.The plea has been …

Pvt Hospitals Overcharging Covid-19 Patients: Delhi High Court Directs Grievance Redressal Committee To Decide Senior Citizen's Plea In 6 Weeks
3 years, 7 months ago

Pvt Hospitals Overcharging Covid-19 Patients: Delhi High Court Directs Grievance Redressal Committee To Decide Senior Citizen's Plea In 6 Weeks

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed the Committee, constituted by the Delhi Government for dealing with complaints of excess billing of Covid patients by private hospitals, to expeditiously decide a complaint made by a 63-year-old senior citizen.Justice Rekha Palli disposed of the plea while ordering thus:"Liberty is granted to the petitioner to approach the Committee constituted by the GNCTD. The …

"What Is Delhi Govt Doing?": High Court Seeks Govt's Response On Proposal To Make Covid Care Facility Inside JNU
3 years, 8 months ago

"What Is Delhi Govt Doing?": High Court Seeks Govt's Response On Proposal To Make Covid Care Facility Inside JNU

Live Law  

The High Court has sought response of the Delhi Government on its proposal to make a Covid-19 care facility inside Jawaharlal Nehru University after questioning it's conduct for not expediting the proposal even after the lapse of over a month.Justice Rekha Palli orally remarked, "What is this Delhi Government doing? The High Court has sought response of the Delhi Government …

"Consider COVID-19 As Infectious Disease & Enable LIC Members To Avail Quarantine Leave": Delhi High Court To LIC
3 years, 9 months ago

"Consider COVID-19 As Infectious Disease & Enable LIC Members To Avail Quarantine Leave": Delhi High Court To LIC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court earlier this week asked the Life Insurance Corporation to consider including COVID-19 as an infectious disease to enable the members of the LIC to avail themselves of the quarantine leave.The Bench of Justice V. Kameswar Rao was hearing the plea filed by Life Insurance Corporation Employees Union seeking the inclusion of COVID19 disease in the list …

Not For Court To Render Advice/Directions To Govt. About Line Of Treatment For COVID: Delhi HC Dismisses Plea With 25K Cost
3 years, 9 months ago

Not For Court To Render Advice/Directions To Govt. About Line Of Treatment For COVID: Delhi HC Dismisses Plea With 25K Cost

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court this week dismissed a Writ Plea terming it as 'Publicity Interest Litigation' while observing that It is not for the Court to render advice much less issue directions to the Government on the line of treatment that is required to be followed for COVID.The Bench of Chief Justice D. N. Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh was …

"Examine Whether Claims Can Be Considered For Those Who Were Unable To Get Insurance Benefit For Not Getting Hospital Beds": Delhi HC Directs IRDAI
3 years, 10 months ago

"Examine Whether Claims Can Be Considered For Those Who Were Unable To Get Insurance Benefit For Not Getting Hospital Beds": Delhi HC Directs IRDAI

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed IRDAI to examine as to whether the claims of people who were unable to get the benefits of insurance policies for not getting hospital beds can be considered owing to the "dearth of medical infrastructure" in wake of the second covid wave.A division bench comprising of Justice Vipin Sanghi. The Delhi High Court …

Treatment To Accused Must Be Provided In Another Hospital Not Being Covid Facility When Referral Hospital Is Fully Dedicated Covid Facility: Delhi High Court
3 years, 10 months ago

Treatment To Accused Must Be Provided In Another Hospital Not Being Covid Facility When Referral Hospital Is Fully Dedicated Covid Facility: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi Government to ensure that an accused person must be provided the treatment required by approaching an alternative hospital not being a dedicated covid Facility when the same cannot be done in the referral hospital for the reason of it being a 100% dedicated covid Facility.A division bench comprising of Justice Vipin …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice In Plea Seeking Establishment Of Covid Centre With ICU, Ventilators For Public Prosecutors
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice In Plea Seeking Establishment Of Covid Centre With ICU, Ventilators For Public Prosecutors

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice in a plea seeking establishment of covid care centre having atleast 100 beds with ICU and Ventilator facility for public prosecutors and staff of Delhi Prosecution Department and their family members.Aa division bench comprising of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued notice in the plea filed by one Dishank …

Plea In Delhi High Court To Provide Cashless Treatment To Judicial Officers, Court Staff, Family Members
3 years, 10 months ago

Plea In Delhi High Court To Provide Cashless Treatment To Judicial Officers, Court Staff, Family Members

Live Law  

A plea has been moved in the Delhi High Court for providing cashless medical treatment irrespective of the hospitals to judicial officers, court staff members or their immediate family members undergoing treatment and also to provide an immediate reimbursement of the medical expenses already incurred them.The urgent application is moved by Advocate Tanveer Ahmed Mir in the petition filed by. …

Medical/Health Insurance Essential Services During COVID, Employees Of Insurance Companies Can't Be Restrained From Free Movement: Delhi HC
3 years, 10 months ago

Medical/Health Insurance Essential Services During COVID, Employees Of Insurance Companies Can't Be Restrained From Free Movement: Delhi HC

Live Law  

Underlining that medical insurance and health insurance services are essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the Delhi High Court on Thursday observed that the employees of insurance companies cannot be restrained from free movement, as their movement is essential during the situation of a pandemic. Court's observations At the outset, the Court opined that to the extent that the …

"Provide Medical Facility To All Persons Suffering From Covid 19 In Delhi": Delhi High Court Directs Govt.
3 years, 10 months ago

"Provide Medical Facility To All Persons Suffering From Covid 19 In Delhi": Delhi High Court Directs Govt.

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Delhi Government to provide medical facilities to all the persons suffering from covid 19 in the national capital. The Court also stated that patients requiring facilities with regards to hospitalization, medication or ICU with or without ventilator must be provided with the same.A division bench comprising of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice. …

Covid: Plea In Delhi High Court Seeks Extension Of Due Dates For Compliances Under Income Tax, GST Act, Waiver Of Late Fees Interest Or Penalty
3 years, 10 months ago

Covid: Plea In Delhi High Court Seeks Extension Of Due Dates For Compliances Under Income Tax, GST Act, Waiver Of Late Fees Interest Or Penalty

Live Law  

A petition has been moved in the Delhi High Court seeking extension of all the due dates of compliances specified under the Income Tax Act, GST Act, Employees Provident Fund Act, Employees' State Insurance Act and other allied labour laws falling between 20th March till 31st July, 2021 owing to the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. The petition, filed …

Explain basis for approving insurance policies excluding mental illnesses from full coverage: HC to IRDA
3 years, 11 months ago

Explain basis for approving insurance policies excluding mental illnesses from full coverage: HC to IRDA

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court has asked insurance sector regulator IRDAI to explain on what basis it was approving insurance policies that excluded mental conditions from full coverage. The direction to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India by the court came on a plea of a man whose claim for reimbursement of costs in the treatment of his mental …

Delhi High Court Seeks Response From IRDAI On Plea Alleging Failure To Protect Interests Of Policy Holders
4 years ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Response From IRDAI On Plea Alleging Failure To Protect Interests Of Policy Holders

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought response from the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India on a petition alleging inaction on its part for protecting the interest of various policy holders. Under Section 14 of the IRDAI Act, 1999, the authority is entrusted to protect the interests of policy holders in matters concerning assigning of policy, settlement of insurance claims, …

Don't modify existing health insurance policies that leads to higher premium: IRDAI tells insurers
4 years ago

Don't modify existing health insurance policies that leads to higher premium: IRDAI tells insurers

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Irdai has directed health insurance providers not to make any changes to existing health policies that may lead to a rise in premium for policyholders. In a circular, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India said general and standalone health insurers are not allowed to modify existing benefits and add new benefits in the existing products, which …

SC To Hear Tomorrow Delhi Govt Plea Against HC Stay On Decision To Reserve 80% ICU Beds In Pvt Hospitals For COVID-19 Patients
4 years, 4 months ago

SC To Hear Tomorrow Delhi Govt Plea Against HC Stay On Decision To Reserve 80% ICU Beds In Pvt Hospitals For COVID-19 Patients

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear tomorrow a Special Leave Petition filed by the Delhi Government against Delhi High Court order wherein the government's decision to reserve 80% ICU beds in private hospitals for COVID-19 patients was stayed. Filed through Advocate Chirag M. Shroff on behalf of the Delhi Government, the plea states that the Delhi High Court has failed to …

AAP moves SC against Delhi HC stay on reserving 80% ICU beds for covid patients
4 years, 4 months ago

AAP moves SC against Delhi HC stay on reserving 80% ICU beds for covid patients

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court order staying its decision to reserve 80% ICU beds in private hospitals for covid-19 patients. On 22 September, a single-judge bench of Delhi High Court had stayed the decision of the state government directing 33 private hospitals to reserve 80% of their …

Delhi HC Approves Insurance Policy To Implement CM Advocates Welfare Scheme; 29077 Advocates Identified As Beneficiaries [Read Order]
4 years, 5 months ago

Delhi HC Approves Insurance Policy To Implement CM Advocates Welfare Scheme; 29077 Advocates Identified As Beneficiaries [Read Order]

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has finally approved the insurance policy decided by the Delhi Government, with the assistance of the Bar Council of Delhi, to implement the Chief Minister Advocate Welfare Scheme. The Single Bench of Justice Prathiba M Singh has approved the policy which will provide medical and life insurance to 29077 advocates residing in Delhi. After considering various life …

Delhi HC Issues Notice In Delhi Govt's Appeal Challenging The Stay On Its Order Directing Hospitals To Reserve 80% Beds In ICU For Covid Patients
4 years, 6 months ago

Delhi HC Issues Notice In Delhi Govt's Appeal Challenging The Stay On Its Order Directing Hospitals To Reserve 80% Beds In ICU For Covid Patients

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has issued a notice in a Letters Patent Appeal moved by the Delhi Government before the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court against the stay imposed by the Single Judge on its order directing the hospitals to reserve 80% beds in ICU for COVID patients. In that order dated 22/09/20, the Single Judge had imposed a …

Delhi Govt Moves DB Challenging The Stay On Its Order Directing Hospitals To Reserve 80% Beds In ICU For COVID Patients
4 years, 6 months ago

Delhi Govt Moves DB Challenging The Stay On Its Order Directing Hospitals To Reserve 80% Beds In ICU For COVID Patients

Live Law  

Delhi Government has moved a Letters Patent Appeal before the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court against the stay imposed by the Single Judge on its order directing the hospitals to reserve 80% beds in ICU for COVID patients. In that order dated 22/09/20, the Single Judge had imposed a stay on the order issued by the Health & …

HC Stays Delhi Govt Decision to Reserve 80 Percent ICU Beds for Covid-19 Patients in 33 Pvt Hospitals
4 years, 6 months ago

HC Stays Delhi Govt Decision to Reserve 80 Percent ICU Beds for Covid-19 Patients in 33 Pvt Hospitals

News 18  

The Delhi High Court Tuesday stayed the AAP government’s order directing 33 big private hospitals to reserve 80 per cent of ICU beds for COVID-19 patients, holding that the decision appeared to be arbitrary and unreasonable. Justice Navin Chawla said prima facie Delhi government’s September 13 order is arbitrary, unreasonable and violative of fundamental rights of citizens guaranteed under the …

CM Advocates Welfare Scheme: Delhi HC Directs Delhi Govt To Fix Dates For Bidding Process For Insurance Cos Before August 7
4 years, 7 months ago

CM Advocates Welfare Scheme: Delhi HC Directs Delhi Govt To Fix Dates For Bidding Process For Insurance Cos Before August 7

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Delhi Government to comply with its order dated July 17 wherein the said government was directed to start the tender process for the Chief Minister Advocates Welfare Scheme by fixing the opening and closing dates for submitting financial bids before August 7. The order has come in a bunch of writ petitions …

Irdai removes ₹5 lakh cap on sum insured for Arogya Sanjeevani policies
4 years, 8 months ago

Irdai removes ₹5 lakh cap on sum insured for Arogya Sanjeevani policies

Live Mint  

Taking into account the increasing cost of healthcare in the country amid the covid-19 pandemic, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has allowed all general and health insurance companies to increase the sum insured on the standard health insurance product beyond ₹5 lakh. The standard product called Arogya Sanjeevani, which all insurers are mandated to offer had a …

Provide Free Treatment and Ambulance Services To COVID Patients, Grant Ex Gratia Assistance To The Families of The Deceased: Plea Moved in Delhi HC
4 years, 8 months ago

Provide Free Treatment and Ambulance Services To COVID Patients, Grant Ex Gratia Assistance To The Families of The Deceased: Plea Moved in Delhi HC

Live Law  

Delhi High Court will be hearing a plea seeking free treatment and ambulance services for patients of COVID19. Filed by Mr Sushant Mishra, the petition Delhi High Court will be hearing a plea seeking free treatment and ambulance services for patients of COVID19. The petition states: 'The persons who have been infected by the COVID19 virus shall be provided free …

Hotels As COVID Facilities: Delhi HC Allows Selected Hotels To Make A Representation About Their Concerns Before the Delhi Govt [Read Order]
4 years, 9 months ago

Hotels As COVID Facilities: Delhi HC Allows Selected Hotels To Make A Representation About Their Concerns Before the Delhi Govt [Read Order]

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has allowed the hotels, who have been approached by the Delhi Government for using their premises as COVID facilities, to raise their concerns before the Delhi Government who shall deal with the same in accordance with law. The order has come in a writ petition filed by certain hotels, who have been named by the Delhi as …

'Treat It As A Representation': Delhi HC Tells Delhi Govt In Plea Seeking Proper Segregation Of COVID and Non-COVID Patients In Private Hospitals
4 years, 9 months ago

'Treat It As A Representation': Delhi HC Tells Delhi Govt In Plea Seeking Proper Segregation Of COVID and Non-COVID Patients In Private Hospitals

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Government to treat as representation a plea seeking adequate segregation of COVID and non-COVID patients before taking over private hospitals for COVID facilities. Filed by Dr Kaushal Kant Mishra, the petition seeks quashing of the order dated 24/05/20 by the DG of Health Services wherein it has been directed that all private hospitals/nursing …

Delhi HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Video About Failure Of COVID-19 Helplines; Issues Directions To Centre, Dehli Govt [Read Order]
4 years, 10 months ago

Delhi HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Video About Failure Of COVID-19 Helplines; Issues Directions To Centre, Dehli Govt [Read Order]

Live Law  

After taking suo moto cognisance of the grievances faced by a citizen whose mother is COVID19 positive, the Delhi High Court has directed both the Centre as well as the Delhi Government to place on record the the status of arrangements and helplines put in place to deal with serious COVID19 patients who need hospitalisation.The Division Bench of Justice Vipin …

Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Adequate Protection, Standardised PPE Kits, and Free Treatment For Healthcare Workers [Read Order]
4 years, 10 months ago

Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Adequate Protection, Standardised PPE Kits, and Free Treatment For Healthcare Workers [Read Order]

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has dismissed the plea seeking directions to both the Centre and the Delhi Government to ensure adequate protection of healthcare professionals as well as the frontline healthcare workers. In light of these submissions, the Petitioner has made the following demands before the court: Immediate framing of SOPs or guidelines by the respondents for the compliance of the …

Existence Of Efficacious Alternative Remedy Amid COVID-19 Lockdown Doubtful : Delhi HC Entertains Writ Petition On Insurance Claim Dispute
4 years, 10 months ago

Existence Of Efficacious Alternative Remedy Amid COVID-19 Lockdown Doubtful : Delhi HC Entertains Writ Petition On Insurance Claim Dispute

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court entertained a writ petition on a dispute relating to insurance claim observing that the availability of efficacious alternative remedies was "extremely doubtful", due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation. In a matter pertaining to denial of claim by the insurance company, the Single Bench of Justice Prateek Jalan while providing relief to the person insured, noted that …

Not An Exclusive COVID19 Hospital; Treating Patients With Other Ailments Also: AIIMS Tells Delhi HC
4 years, 10 months ago

Not An Exclusive COVID19 Hospital; Treating Patients With Other Ailments Also: AIIMS Tells Delhi HC

Live Law  

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences has informed the Delhi High Court that the hospital's main facility is not an exclusive COVID19 facility, and the patients of other ailments are getting treatment in AIIMS.The said information was given by Mr Anand Varma, who was appearing for AIIMS in a plea seeking adequate treatment of underprivileged persons who are suffering …

Health insurers may collect premium in instalments: IRDAI
4 years, 11 months ago

Health insurers may collect premium in instalments: IRDAI

The Hindu  

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has permitted insurers to collect health insurance premium in instalments. In view of prevailing conditions owing to the COVID-19 outbreak and considering the need to ease premium payments, all insurers are allowed to collect health insurance premiums in instalments, the regulator said. The enabling provisions for insurers to add premium payment frequency …

Process claims in 2 hours, IRDAI tells health insurers
4 years, 11 months ago

Process claims in 2 hours, IRDAI tells health insurers

The Hindu  

Health insurers will have to convey their decision on requests raised for cashless treatment as well as on the final discharge or the amount that will be paid to the hospital within two hours. IRDAI wants insurers to “communicate the decision to the network provider within two hours from the time of receipt of authorisation request and last necessary requirement …

Plea Moved In Delhi HC Seeking Adequate Attention And Treatment Of Non-COVID Patients In Hospitals [Read Petition]
4 years, 11 months ago

Plea Moved In Delhi HC Seeking Adequate Attention And Treatment Of Non-COVID Patients In Hospitals [Read Petition]

Live Law  

A plea has been moved in the Delhi High Court seeking directions for the government to ensure that non-COVID patients, who are suffering from other illnesses, are given adequate attention and treatment in hospitals. Moved by Yash Aggarwal and Chitrakshi, the petition has asked a direction to be issued to all the public and private hospitals to treat patients suffering …

Telangana HC Issues Notice On Plea For Free Treatment & Diagnosis For COVID-19
4 years, 11 months ago

Telangana HC Issues Notice On Plea For Free Treatment & Diagnosis For COVID-19

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court on Thursday issued notice on a plea to direct the Union of lndia and the State of Telangana to provide for free-of-cost diagnosis and treatment to patients suffering from COVID at private medical laboratories and private medical establishments. The bench noted that 'the Supreme Court, vide its order of April 8, has already directed that the …

CAIT writes to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking insurance cover for coronavirus-hit businesses
5 years ago

CAIT writes to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking insurance cover for coronavirus-hit businesses

Firstpost  

Traders’ body CAIT has appealed to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to direct regulator IRDAI to mandate insurance firms to introduce coverage for disruptions to businesses on account of the coronavirus outbreak New Delhi: Traders’ body CAIT has appealed to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to direct regulator IRDAI to mandate insurance firms to introduce coverage for disruptions to businesses on account …

COVID-19 | Expedite hospitalisation claims, says IRDAI
5 years ago

COVID-19 | Expedite hospitalisation claims, says IRDAI

The Hindu  

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India wants insurers to expeditiously handle hospitalisation claims pertaining to COVID-19. The IRDAI also advised the companies that all the claims ought to be “thoroughly reviewed by the claims review committee before repudiating them.” Noting that insurers are introducing products for various specific diseases, including vector-borne diseases, it urged them to design products …

IRDAI Directs Insurance Companies To Stop Excluding Genetic Disorders In New Health Insurance Policies; Cites Delhi HC Judgment [Read Notification]
7 years ago

IRDAI Directs Insurance Companies To Stop Excluding Genetic Disorders In New Health Insurance Policies; Cites Delhi HC Judgment [Read Notification]

Live Law  

The Insurance Regulatory and Developing Authority of India has directed all insurance companies to remove "Genetic Disorders" from the list of exclusions in new health insurance policies issued by them.In a notification issued on 19 March, the IRDAI has also asserted that no claim in respect of any existing health insurance policy shall be rejected based on exclusions related to. …

IRDAI Directs Insurance Companies To Stop Excluding Genetic Disorders In New Health Insurance Policies; Cites Delhi HC Judgment [Read Notification]
7 years ago

IRDAI Directs Insurance Companies To Stop Excluding Genetic Disorders In New Health Insurance Policies; Cites Delhi HC Judgment [Read Notification]

Live Law  

The Insurance Regulatory and Developing Authority of India has directed all insurance companies to remove "Genetic Disorders" from the list of exclusions in new health insurance policies issued by them.In a notification issued on 19 March, the IRDAI has also asserted that no claim in respect of any existing health insurance policy shall be rejected based on exclusions related to. …

Delhi High Court dismisses the plea for Supply of Generic Medicines [Read the Judgment]
10 years, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court dismisses the plea for Supply of Generic Medicines [Read the Judgment]

Live Law  

A Division Bench of Delhi High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking directions to the Government to provide generic medicines and medical treatment to the public at large at a reasonable cost by holding that Court cannot encroach into policy matters of the government.There was petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking for relief against Union …

Delhi High Court dismisses the plea for Supply of Generic Medicines [Read the Judgment]
10 years, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court dismisses the plea for Supply of Generic Medicines [Read the Judgment]

Live Law  

A Division Bench of Delhi High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking directions to the Government to provide generic medicines and medical treatment to the public at large at a reasonable cost by holding that Court cannot encroach into policy matters of the government.There was petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking for relief against Union …

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