On March 14, 2024, the ministry launched a pilot programme in Chandigarh, which was later expanded to six states to provide cashless treatment to road accident victims.
This initiative, spearheaded by the General Insurance Council, aims to simplify claims processing, mitigate fraud, and bolster overall industry trust
Order follows a Delhi HC directive to the insurance regulator on this issue
The hassles: It's available only at network hospitals, and even there, all claims may not get paid