The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has asked non-life insurers to settle Covid-19 claims even if the patient is admitted in makeshift or temporary hospitals recognised by the government.

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In a circular, the insurance regulator told the general insurers that the makeshift or temporary hospitals permitted by central and state governments shall be considered as a hospital or a network provider.

As a result, any person who tests positive for coronavirus and has been advised by a doctor or a government to get admitted in a make-shift or temporary hospital then the cost of treatment for the policyholder will be settled by the insurers.