Regarding hospitalization benefits paid when a member of medical insurance is infected with the new corona, the Life Insurance Association will pay for all 39 companies that handle it from the 26th of this month. It has been clarified that it will be reviewed to limit it to
Seiji Inagaki, chairman of the Life Insurance Association of Japan, made this clear at a press conference on the 16th.
Regarding hospitalization benefits, insurance companies currently pay everyone, in principle, including "deemed hospitalization" where they are treated at home, etc. was
According to the Life Insurance Association, all 39 of the life insurance companies that are members of the association by the 16th have decided to review the payment targets from the 26th of this month.
Specifically,
▽In addition to those who were actually hospitalized , ▽The elderly who
were diagnosed with infection after the 26th of this month,
▽The elderly aged 65 and over,
▽Patients who should have been hospitalized,
▽Pregnant women, new coronavirus patients We will limit payments to
those who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill, such as those who need medication or oxygen
.
Chairman Inagaki said, "From the point of view of the contractor, it is very difficult to understand, and I think there are some customers who are worried about the change on the 26th. I will explain it carefully and work hard to get your understanding. is important,” he said.