"Since domiciliary hospitalisation cover has been in vogue for quite some time, data on that should be available with the companies. "If the regulator directs to collect data on domiciliary hospitalisation then we can collect the same from the insurers," Kunnel Prem, CEO, IIB told IANS. "Majority of the insurers stayed away from homecare insurance for reimbursement or cashless treatment. Insurers have some minimal cover," said Meena Ganesh, Managing Director & CEO, Healthvista India that offers homecare services under the brand Portea Medical.Continuing further Ganesh said: "The IRDAI circular doesn't mandate the insurers to offer homecare treatment cover. We will soon come out with a homecare policy," Prakash added.On their part the third party administrators (TPA) or the healthcare claims processing agencies say the domiciliary cover as an add-on cover will not impact them.

Source: Economic Times June 27, 2021 08:26 UTC