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Filing your insurance claim or seeking reimbursements against your insurance for a medical settlement is a challenge even at the best of times. The pandemic has made this challenging situation a nightmare. In India’s duel with Covid, the government has put in place a host of guidelines to streamline the entire process of insurance claim settlement, while at the same time thwart any misuse of gaps in the rules. “If you notice any symptoms that could be related to Covid-19, you should get your test done only at government-approved labs,” cautions Amit Chhabra, Head of Health Insurance at Policybazaar.com. Covid claims are treated under the general health insurance system. There are two options for making a claim for expenses incurred in the treatment at a hospital. The first is a cashless claim that can only be utilised by the hospitals that have tie-ups with the...