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MUMBAI: It's been a week since the General Insurance Council (GIC) announced a plan to make cashless hospitalization available for policyholders even .
The prospect of availing of a cashless facility even at a hospital that is not part of your insurer’s network seems appealing, but there are many practical challenges. If the hospital and the insurer fail to reach a consensus in 48 hours, patients will not get the facility. But Segar Sampathkumar, Director, Health Insurance, General Insurance Council, is optimistic that wrinkles will be ironed out.
Patients often struggle to identify hospitals in the insurer's network and, if not discovered, end up paying from their pockets and claiming reimbursements later. This leads to several difficulties. What is this new policy and what should you keep in mind?
India Business News: Learn how policyholders can access cashless treatment in hospitals that are not part of their insurance company's network. Find out how the 'cashless everywhere' initiative aims to protect customers and reduce costs.