Health Claim Reimbursement
Technicalities for Health Claim Reimbursement
Health claim reimbursement involves several steps and technical details to ensure the policyholder receives the funds they are entitled to. Here are the key technicalities involved:
Ensure the treatment or hospitalization is covered under your health insurance policy.
Verify the sum insured and sub-limits applicable to specific treatments or conditions.
- Obtain pre-authorization from the insurer if opting for a cashless claim at a network hospital.
- Submit the pre-authorization form and relevant medical details to the insurer through the hospital.
- Collect all original bills, receipts, and prescriptions from the hospital and pharmacy.
- Obtain discharge summary, diagnostic test reports, and consultation papers.
- Fill out the claim form accurately with all required details.
- The form should include personal details, policy number, hospitalization details, and a summary of expenses.
- Submit the claim form along with all supporting documents to the insurer within the stipulated timeframe, usually within 30 days of discharge.
- Ensure all documents are duly signed and stamped by the hospital authorities.
- The insurer will review the submitted documents for completeness and accuracy.
- They may ask for additional information or clarification if required.
- The insurer’s medical team will assess the necessity and appropriateness of the treatment.
- They will verify the expenses against the policy terms and conditions.
- Once the assessment is complete, the insurer will approve the claim and reimburse the eligible amount.
- Any disallowed expenses or deductions will be communicated to the policyholder.
- The insurer will inform the policyholder about the claim status through email, SMS, or postal communication.
- A detailed explanation of the settled amount and deductions will be provided.
- If the claim is partially settled or rejected, the policyholder can follow up with the insurer for clarification.
- The policyholder can provide additional documents or explanations if necessary to support their claim.
At Insurance Claim Madad, we have a dedicated team of doctors reviewing each process to provide the best claim reimbursement advice. We assist you through every step of this process, from reviewing your policy to submitting documents and following up with the insurer. Our goal is to ensure that you receive the maximum reimbursement you're entitled to under your health insurance policy.