IRDAI now mandates insurers to provide clear explanations for rejected health insurance claims, addressing concerns as nearly 1 in 12 claims faced repudiation in FY25.
IRDAI has improved transparency in claim rejection process
Jun 07, 2026
11:03 am
What's the storyThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has mandated insurers to provide detailed explanations for rejecting health insurance claims.
The move comes after a significant number of claims were rejected in the fiscal year 2024-25, despite improvements in claim-processing timelines.
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