‘Winner’ to patsy: what the radical insurance reforms could mean for the patient
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India's health insurance sector is set for significant change as the regulator Irdai finalizes proposals to address rising inflation. The first proposal aims to reduce agent commissions, while the second suggests patients should bear a 10% co-pay, though critics view this as a pressure tactic rather than a concrete solution. Hospitals have resisted standardised pricing, leading to a prolonged dispute with insurers.
The industry has suffered losses of around Rs 30,000 crore in FY25, putting pressure on stakeholders to find a resolution.
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