Health insurance premiums can be reduced if you don’t make a claim, policy cancellations to be less costly and more: 5 rule changes

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Abhishek Kumar's role: Quoted

Abhishek Kumar, founder of SahajMoney, explained the earlier refund scale for cancelling a health policy: 75%, 50% and 25% of the premium for cancelling within one, three or six months after the free-look period.

Economic Times looks at IRDAI's 2024 master circular on health insurance. It explains pro-rata refunds on cancellation with seven days' notice, the choice at renewal between a higher sum insured and a premium discount after a claim-free year, claims review committees that must approve any rejection, penalties for delayed ombudsman orders and details insurers must publish. Insurers had until 30 September 2024 to comply.

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Health insurance premiums can be reduced if you don’t make a claim, policy cancellations to be less costly and more: 5 rule changes

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