The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) has issued modified guidelines concerning the product filing process for health insurance. Certain individual health insurance products, including personal accident, overseas travel, domestic travel, and benefit-based health products, can now be launched under the 'Use and File' procedure, provided specific conditions are met. These updated norms are effective for products filed from April 1st, 2021.
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
Ref: IRDAI/HLT/REG/CIR/29/02/2021
08th February, 2021
To
CEOs of all General and Standalone Health Insurance Companies
Sub: Modified guidelines on product filing in health insurance business
Reference is invited to the provisions of Chapter III of Consolidated Guidelines on Product filing in Health Insurance Business (RefNo: IRDAI/HLT/REG/CIR/ 194/07/2020 dated 22nd July, 2020(the guidelines) specifying the File and Use Procedure in
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FAQ :
The notification details modified guidelines for product filing in the health insurance business, specifically regarding the 'Use and File' procedure.
Personal accident insurance products, overseas travel insurance products, domestic travel insurance products, and benefit-based health insurance products are permitted under the 'Use and File' procedure.
Yes, for personal accident, domestic travel, and overseas travel products, the 'Use and File' procedure is only allowed if the coverage offered is contingent upon an accident and/or travel.
If an insurer is found non-compliant, the IRDAI may direct them to withdraw the product or withdraw the 'Use and File' facility for a specified period.
These norms are applicable to products filed from April 1st, 2021, onwards.
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Notification No : Ref: IRDAI/HLT/REG/CIR/29/02/2021Published in Miscellaneous
Source : https://www.irdai.gov.in/ADMINCMS/cms/whatsNew_Layout.aspx?page=PageNo4368&flag=1