Health insurance claim rule change: Cashless claims must be cleared in 3 hours; insurer to pay hospital charges for delay in discharge

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.
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