Star Health Insurance denied full claim of Rs 2.25 lakh, paid only Rs 69,958; policyholder fights back and wins in consumer court

Chandigarh consumer court ruled against Star Health Insurance. The company was found deficient in service for partially settling a medical claim. The policyholder's wife underwent surgery, incurring a bill of Rs 2.25 lakh. Star Health paid only Rs 69,958. The court ordered Star Health to pay the remaining Rs 1.55 lakh with interest and compensation.