Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre and IRDA on Plea Against Exclusion of Epilepsy from Insurance Coverage

The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Central Government and the IRDA regarding a petition from Sanvedana Foundation, challenging the exclusion of epilepsy from health insurance. The petition argues this exclusion violates fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21, threatening equality and access to treatment for individuals with epilepsy.

“Insurance Companies Rejecting Claims on Baseless Grounds”: Punjab Consumer Forum Asks IRDA to Step In

The Punjab State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission highlights widespread unfair claim rejections by insurance companies, urging regulatory action to protect customers from harassment. The Commission’s careful examination of a case involving HDFC ERGO and HDFC Bank led to a ruling in favor of the complainant, emphasizing the need for fair treatment and transparency.