Denied, delayed, dismissed: Inside India’s broken health insurance system

Last Update Date: 06-10-2026

Published by India Today

Abhishek Kumar's role: Mentioned

Abhishek Kumar was cited among financial advisers who stress vigilance on claims, alongside steps such as keeping records, escalating within the insurer and approaching the Insurance Ombudsman.

This special report looks at health insurance claim denials and delays in India. It covers rising premiums, the gap between claims settled by number and by value, the role of third-party administrators and hospitals, weak regulatory oversight, and the experiences of families fighting rejected claims.

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Denied, delayed, dismissed: Inside India’s broken health insurance system

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