Health Insurance Premiums Cross Rs 1.2 Lakh Crore in FY25



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India's health insurance sector is experiencing strong growth, with premiums exceeding Rs 1.2 lakh crore in the financial year 2024-25, marking a nearly 9% increase. This surge is attributed to greater awareness, better access to healthcare financing, and a growing need for financial protection against medical costs. To improve efficiency, the IRDAI has set strict deadlines for processing cashless health insurance claims, aiming for pre-authorisation within one hour and final authorisation within three hours.

Health insurance sector records Strong growth momentum with premiums exceeding Rs 1.2 lakh crore in 2024-25 Prescribed timelines and regulatory measures aim to ensure efficiency and fairness in Health insurance claim settlements India's health insurance sector continues to witness robust growth, growing at a rate of around 9%, with total health insurance premiums volume exceeding Rs 1.2 lakh crore in 2024-25. This growth reflects increasing awareness, improved access to healthcare financing,
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FAQ :

Health insurance premiums have exceeded Rs 1.2 lakh crore in the financial year 2024-25.

The health insurance sector in India is growing at a rate of approximately 9%.

IRDAI has set a timeline of one hour for cashless pre-authorisation and three hours for final authorisation.

The increase is driven by factors such as an ageing policyholder base, higher coverage amounts, and enhanced policy features.

The claims paid ratio for FY24-25 was 87.50%.

Common reasons include exceeding the sum insured, co-payment clauses, policy sub-limits, deductibles, room rent capping, proportionate charges, and non-medical expenses.




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