Govt, Regulator Weigh Curbs As Health Insurance Premiums Climb
Published on: Nov. 19, 2025, 7:50 a.m. | Source: NDTV Profit
The government is reportedly in talks with Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) as well as several hospital groups to explore ways of containing the unprecedented increase in health insurance premiums, which in turn, has inflated medical costs, reports The Economic Times. Amid higher premiums, uneven claims settlements, the govt and the regulator are mulling a series of interventions, including a cap on premiums, limits on agent commissions and tighter disclosure requirements.
