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Insurer Denies Heart Treatment Claim; Family Secures ₹13.8 Lakh Settlement
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 08:02 PM
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An insurer rejected a claim for heart treatment due to lack of original records, but the claimant’s family later won a settlement of ₹13.8 lakh.
An insurer rejected a claim for heart treatment citing the absence of original medical records. The claimant’s family contested the decision and pursued legal action. After review, the insurer was ordered to pay ₹13.8 lakh. The case underscores the importance of maintaining original medical documentation for insurance claims.