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IRDAI Limits Senior Citizens’ Health Premium Hike to 10% Annually

IRDAI Limits Senior Citizens’ Health Premium Hike to 10% Annually:

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has taken a crucial step to protect senior citizens from sharp increases in health insurance premiums. The new directive mandates that insurers cannot raise premiums for individuals aged 60 and above by more than 10% per year without prior approval from IRDAI. This move, effective immediately, aims to keep health insurance affordable and accessible for the elderly, who often rely on fixed incomes.