The Impact of COVID-19 on Health Insurance Policies in India

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly influenced health insurance policies in India, leading to new coverages and increased awareness.

COVID-19 Specific Policies: Introduction of policies specifically covering COVID-19 treatment.
Increased Awareness: Surge in health insurance purchases due to heightened awareness of health risks.
Telemedicine Coverage: Inclusion of telemedicine consultations in health insurance plans.
Enhanced Digital Services: Insurers offering online policy purchases, renewals, and claims.

Policy Sales: Health insurance policy sales increased by 30% during the pandemic.
Claims: COVID-19 related claims accounted for a significant portion of total health insurance claims in 2020-2021.