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Tata AIG Mediclaim: What to Do When Claim Denied?

Ramalingam Kalirajan |8077 Answers |Ask -Follow

Mutual Funds, Financial Planning Expert - Answered on Aug 07, 2024

Ramalingam Kalirajan has over 23 years of experience in mutual funds and financial planning.
He has an MBA in finance from the University of Madras and is a certified financial planner.
He is the director and chief financial planner at Holistic Investment, a Chennai-based firm that offers financial planning and wealth management advice.... more

Question by Bharat on Aug 07, 2024Hindi

I have tataaig mediclaim before one year I claimed 55000+ rs. But after two month only 48000+ rs. pass and other 7000+ rs. Which are purely doctor fees and medicine are not given i already sent duplicate or Xerox as per requirement but now days they want original document which are i submitted at very first time and everytime they want original document so now what to do ?

Ans: You claimed Rs. 55,000+ from Tata AIG mediclaim.
They approved Rs. 48,000+ after two months.
Rs. 7,000+ for doctor fees and medicines not approved.

Document Submission

You've sent duplicate or xerox copies as asked.
Now they're asking for original documents again.
You've already submitted originals at the start.

Common Insurance Practice

Insurers usually keep original documents for approved claims.
They might return originals for rejected parts of claims.
It's unusual to ask for originals repeatedly.

Possible Steps to Take

Call Tata AIG customer care for clarification.
Ask why they need originals you've already submitted.
Request them to check their records for your documents.

Escalation Process

If customer care doesn't help, escalate to grievance cell.
Write a formal complaint to Tata AIG's grievance officer.
Clearly explain the timeline of your document submissions.

Document Trail

Gather proof of all your document submissions.
This includes courier receipts or acknowledgement emails.
These can support your case if you need to complain.

IRDAI Complaint

If Tata AIG doesn't respond, complain to IRDAI.
IRDAI is the insurance regulator in India.
They can intervene if the insurer is being unreasonable.

Future Precautions

Always keep copies of all documents you submit.
Get acknowledgement for document submissions from the insurer.
Follow up regularly on your claim status.

Medical Records

Ask your doctor for duplicate prescriptions if possible.
Get copies of medical records from the hospital.
These might help if you can't provide the originals again.

Time Limit

Check your policy for claim settlement time limits.
Insurers usually have to settle claims within 30 days.
Delays beyond this can be reported to IRDAI.

Finally

Stay patient but persistent in following up.
Keep all communication with the insurer in writing.
Consider seeking help from a Certified Financial Planner for guidance.

Best Regards,
K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,
Chief Financial Planner,
www.holisticinvestment.in

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