General Insurance to cover quarantined patients under policy cover of coronavirus
DELHI: Edelweiss General Insurance on Monday said its COVID-19 policy cover will be extended to those who are put in quarantine in specified government facilities.




Edelweiss health insurance policy covers COVID-19, further in view of serious challenges by this pandemic for customers, Edelweiss General Insurance has taken some steps for its customers, it said in a statement.



The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has made several changes to the 'Guidelines on Standardization of Exclusions in Health Insurance' to provide extensive coverage to policyholders.

However, if any patient is in a remote location and is unable to reach the hospital during the quarantine period, Edelweiss Health Insurance will support domiciliary hospitalisation for the patient.

The insurer said patients can visit any nearby hospital for immediate treatment and expenses will be reimbursed.

In case of cashless benefits, patients are requested to visit EGI's network hospital with their TPA card for any medical assistance.



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