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₹10 lakh health insurance does not mean ₹10 lakh payout; Here’s why your insurer may pay less than the hospital bill
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Kodawire AI Summary100% coverage lean
The amount of health insurance coverage does not necessarily determine the payout amount
- ₹10 lakh health insurance does not guarantee a ₹10 lakh payout.
- Insurers may pay less than the hospital bill.
- Various factors determine the payout amount.
- Policy terms and conditions affect the payout.
- Hospital bills may exceed the insured amount.
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- Insured individuals may face reduced payouts
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