Supreme Court Issues Notice To IRDA On Plea Challenging Exclusion Of Epilepsy From Health Insurance

Supreme Court seeks IRDA’s response on a plea challenging epilepsy’s exclusion from health insurance coverage, addressing discrimination concerns. The Supreme Court has directed the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to submit its response to a petition challenging the prevalent practice of excluding individuals with epilepsy from obtaining health insurance coverage. This move by the apex court signals a serious consideration of the discrimination concerns raised by such exclusions. The court aims to assess whether this practice violates the rights of individuals with chronic conditions and if regulatory intervention is needed to ensure equitable access to health insurance.