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Insurance Claim Rejected Without Valid Reason

Your insurance claim has been rejected or partially paid without a proper written explanation citing specific policy exclusions, or the rejection is based on a technical ground that was never communicated to you.

Applies to: All insurance companies (life, health, general)IRDA Integrated Grievance Management + Consumer Protection Act 2019

⚖️Your Rights Under RBI Regulations

Every claim rejection must be in writing, citing the specific policy clause or exclusion.

You have 30 days to appeal against a claim rejection.

Health insurers cannot reject cashless claims arbitrarily — they must communicate within specified timelines.

Repudiation on grounds of non-disclosure requires the insurer to prove you intentionally concealed material information.

💰 What You Can Recover

Full claim amount if rejection is unjustified. Compensation for mental agony and treatment cost at Consumer Forum.

⏱ Response Deadline

30 days to appeal with insurer. File with IRDA if still rejected.

📋Step-by-Step — What to Do

1

Request a detailed rejection letter citing specific policy clauses if not already received.

2

Write a formal appeal to the insurer's claims department within 30 days.

3

If claim exceeds Rs.20 lakh, approach the Insurance Ombudsman (ecoi.co.in).

4

File with IRDA at igms.irda.gov.in.

5

File at District Consumer Forum for claims below Rs.50 lakh.

🏛 Where to Escalate If Bank Doesn't Respond

Insurance Ombudsman (ecoi.co.in) + IRDA IGMS + District Consumer Forum

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