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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Anshika Jain

Missed declaring parents’ pre-existing conditions? Know if you should disclose them now or switch policies

What happens if you don’t tell your insurance company about your parents’ diabetes, hypertension or other existing medical conditions while buying health insurance? The problem usually shows up when your family tries to file a claim and the insurer reviews medical records.

But does every missed disclosure allow the insurer to reject your claim or cancel your policy? Or does it depend on whether the undisclosed condition was important to the insurance contract?

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