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Will alochol level affect the insurance claim?
Question
My 23 years old friend died on the spot in a road accident. The post mortem report says that there was 200 ml alcohol in his stomach. Will this effect his insurance claim?
Expert Answer
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Dr Deepak MendirattaJul 08, 2008
Health Insurance, Max Healthcare Institute Ltd, New Delhi
Yes, it will effect the payment of the insurance claim. The policy specifically excludes coverage of any illness, injury or disease, which is a result of alcohol consumption. Please note that technically, the premiums charged to the policyholder are based on certain risk assumptions and morbidity statistics. The moment alcohol related ailments/injuries are covered, then the risk goes up and so will the premiums. As a policy, almost all, if not all, the insurers do not cover this.
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