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Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Health insurance company directed to reimburse Rs 3.42 lakh to customer
COIMBATORE: The district consumer disputes redressal commission has directed a private health insurance company to reimburse Rs 3.42 lakh to a customer for medical expenses incurred for a heart surgery along with Rs 10,000 as compensation for mental agony and deficiency in service. According to official sources, M Baskar Ilango of Kuniyamuthur took a health insurance policy through HDFC Bank in Feb 2020. The policy was renewed regularly, and the premium for the period from Feb 29, 2024 to Feb 28, 2025, was duly paid. Ilango was admitted to a private hospital with acute anterior wall myocardial infarction on Feb 28, 2024. He underwent a coronary angiogram on Feb 29 and off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting on March 4, incurring hospital expenses of Rs 3.42 lakh. He submitted claim forms to the insurer on the day of admission. The insurer initially informed him that the claim was being processed but later rejected it, citing that he had been suffering from diabetes mellitus for five years and failed to disclose it. Ilango filed a petition with the commission, contending that he was diagnosed with diabetes only in Feb 2024 and produced medical records, including reports showing normal sugar levels at the time of policy inception. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like SRM Online MBA | India's top ranked institute SRM Online Learn More Undo He alleged that the denial amounted to an unfair trade practice. District consumer disputes redressal commission president R Thangavel and member P Marimuthu observed that the insurer had failed to establish its claim of pre-existing illness, and deficiency of service was evident. They directed the private health insurance company to reimburse Rs 3.42 lakh to Ilango for medical expenses and Rs 10,000 as compensation. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Quest for vision in darkness: Dr Ilango's journey from silence to world records
CHENNAI: At first glance, Dr Inspiring Ilango's world is quiet, and filled with shadows. But spend a moment in his presence, and it becomes clear that this man sees much more than what meets your eye. Born in a world that offers limited resources to the blind, Dr Ilango was ready to turn these resources into weapons. Born blind due to a consanguineous marriage in 1972, in Chennai, Ilango, now 52, is not just surviving without sight—he's soaring with purpose. From an early age, he lent his distinctive voice to advertisements, documentaries, and short films, gaining admiration in India and abroad. He also hosted a 42-episode musical talk show on television in 2012 and remains a sought-after guest on media platforms, where he discusses emotion management, language, and life skills. Ilango completed his M Phil in English Language Teaching at the University of Madras in 1995, emerging among the top scholars in his batch. He also holds a Master's degree in English from Loyola College, Chennai, where he graduated with distinction and was awarded a gold medal for his excellence in public speaking and oral communication. His journey has since gone far beyond academia. On May 12, 2019, Universal Tamil University, Pondicherry, honoured him with an honorary doctorate for his exceptional accomplishments. Ilango then made global headlines, becoming the first visually impaired person to set world records in both scuba diving and paragliding—proving that courage, not sight, defines one's vision.
