NHRC notices to FinMin over health workers facing 'refusal' on mediclaim

It is further stated that while most doctors have a medical cover, the struggle has mainly been about ensuring protection for their staffers, the NHRC said

The National Human Rights Commission has sent notices to Union Finance Ministry and the IRDA over areport which alleged that healthcare workers,who are at the maximum risk to contract Covid-19, are facing refusals or demands for high premiums on buying group mediclaim policies, officials said on Friday.

Reportedly, as Covid-19 cases continue to rise and "the government offers little clarity" on insurance cover for private healthcare professionals doing non-Covid work, there is a scramble to find the right insurance policy.

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