Claims support

You're never alone during a claim

A claim usually arrives on a difficult day. Whatever the policy - health, life, home or cyber - a dedicated MITRA claim expert carries the process so you can be where you're needed.

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Every claim takes one of two routes

In a cashless claim, the insurer settles directly with a network hospital or provider - you never handle the main bill. In a reimbursement claim, you pay first, anywhere you choose, and the insurer repays you after reviewing your documents. Neither route is better - cashless is easier on your wallet, reimbursement gives you full freedom of choice. What decides how smoothly either goes is the quality of the file and the follow-up. That's the part MITRA owns.

MITRA comparing cashless and reimbursement claim options on a digital screen

Cashless

01
Where it works
Network hospitals and providers tied to your insurer
Who pays the bill
The insurer settles directly with the provider
Money from your pocket
Usually only deductibles and non-admissible items
Typical timeline
Pre-authorisation is filed before or during admission and settled at discharge
Paperwork on you
A pre-authorisation form - the desk files it, we chase it
MITRA's role
Real-time coordination between desk, TPA and insurer

Reimbursement

02
Where it works
Any registered hospital or provider
Who pays the bill
You pay first; the insurer repays you
Money from your pocket
The full bill upfront, recovered after settlement
Typical timeline
Settled within applicable timelines once a complete file is submitted
Paperwork on you
A full document file - we build, verify and submit it for you
MITRA's role
A complete file the first time - the strongest way to keep a claim moving

Words you'll hear

Claim language, translated before it becomes stressful

01Intimation
Formally informing the insurer that a claim event has happened. Deadlines apply - your expert does this as soon as you reach us.
02Pre-authorisation
The insurer's advance approval for cashless treatment or repair, filed before or during admission.
03TPA
Third-Party Administrator - the company that processes health claims on the insurer's behalf. If they contact you, loop us in.
04Surveyor
The assessor an insurer appoints to inspect property damage or loss before approving a claim.
05Admissible amount
The part of your bill the policy actually covers, after exclusions, limits and deductibles.
06Grievance cell
The insurer's internal escalation channel - the first stop when a fair claim is unfairly cut, before the Insurance Ombudsman.

What happens when

Your claim, stage by stage

The same five stages, whatever the product. At every one, here's exactly what's yours to do - and what's ours.

  1. Stage 01

    You reach us

    The moment you contact us
    Your part

    Tell us what happened - that's all.

    MITRA takes it from here

    We confirm your coverage, intimate the insurer within the deadline, and share the exact document list for your situation.

  2. Stage 02

    Your file gets built

    As documents come in
    Your part

    Share documents as you receive them - photos of bills and reports are fine.

    MITRA takes it from here

    We pre-fill every form, verify each document against the insurer's requirements, and flag gaps before anything is submitted.

  3. Stage 03

    Submitted, complete

    Same day as file completion
    Your part

    Nothing. Really.

    MITRA takes it from here

    We submit a complete file and confirm receipt with the insurer or TPA - so the clock officially starts.

  4. Stage 04

    Queries, handled

    Actively worked
    Your part

    Stay informed, not involved. We update you at every movement.

    MITRA takes it from here

    We answer insurer queries, chase follow-ups, and escalate delays - pushing back when queries turn repetitive.

  5. Stage 05

    Settled and explained

    Per applicable timelines
    Your part

    Receive your cashless discharge or payout to your bank account.

    MITRA takes it from here

    We reconcile the settlement line by line, explain every deduction in plain words - and contest anything unsupported.

You can watch it happen. Every claim your expert handles shows up live in the MITRA app - intimation, pre-authorisation, the insurer's queries, settlement - updated as it moves, with your named expert one tap away. The app doesn't replace the human doing the work; it just lets you see the work, without calling to ask where things stand. It's included free the moment you're a customer.

Your claim expert

One person. One point of accountability.

Not a call centre that starts from zero each time. Not a chatbot. A trained claims professional who knows your policy and owns the process from intimation to settlement.

  1. Prepares your file

    Pre-fills forms, verifies every document against your insurer's requirements, and flags gaps before submission - the strongest way to prevent avoidable delays.

  2. Coordinates everyone

    Hospital desk, TPA, surveyor or insurer - we make the follow-up calls so you do not have to chase each participant.

  3. Contests unsupported deductions

    If something admissible is denied, we contest it with policy wording, documentation and escalation to the insurer's grievance cell where valid grounds exist.

Be claim-ready

Documents every claim needs

These apply to almost every claim, whatever the product. Product-specific documents are listed on each product's claim process - and your expert confirms the exact list before anything is submitted.

Identity & policy

  • Policy document or e-card
  • Photo ID such as Aadhaar, PAN or passport
  • Claim form, signed after we pre-fill it for you.

Money & proof

  • Bank details for payout
  • Original itemised bills and paid receipts
  • Supporting evidence such as reports, photographs or official records where applicable.

The hard truth, handled

Why claims get rejected - and how we prevent it

Most rejections are not about bad luck. They are procedural - and many are preventable, either on the day you buy or on the day you file.

  1. 01

    Non-disclosure at purchase

    Hidden health conditions, smoking or occupation details can create serious disputes. We check the application before purchase so the record is accurate.

  2. 02

    Late intimation

    Every policy sets reporting expectations. Your expert records and routes the intimation as soon as you reach us.

  3. 03

    Incomplete or mismatched documents

    Missing reports or inconsistent details trigger queries and delays. Every file is verified page by page before submission.

  4. 04

    Waiting-period claims

    A condition inside an active waiting period may not be payable. Waiting periods are explained at purchase and checked before filing.

  5. 05

    Exclusions and misuse

    Excluded treatment, unlicensed driving or undeclared use can invalidate a claim. Relevant limits are explained before purchase and checked before filing.

Already rejected?

A rejection letter is a reason to investigate, not a promise to appeal

We first read the decision against the actual policy wording and tell you honestly whether there are grounds. When there are, we build the written case in stages.

  1. 01

    Rejection letter review

    We compare the stated reason with the policy, proposal and evidence - and say plainly when no valid grounds exist.

  2. 02

    Re-file or escalate

    Where grounds exist, we correct the file or escalate to the insurer's grievance cell with a documented, wording-based case.

  3. 03

    Insurance Ombudsman

    If the grievance route fails, we help prepare the available Ombudsman route, subject to its jurisdiction and limits.

Claims questions

Claims support FAQs

What should I do first when something goes wrong?

Handle safety and treatment first. Then contact your claim expert. We will confirm coverage, explain what to preserve and start the appropriate process.

How long does a claim take to settle?

It depends on the route and product. Cashless requests move on the insurer or TPA's turnaround; reimbursement claims move after a complete file is submitted. A complete, coherent file prevents avoidable rounds of queries.

Is claims support free? Even years after I buy?

Yes. End-to-end claims assistance is included with every eligible policy bought through MITRA, for the life of the policy including renewals. MITRA does not take a cut of the settlement.

What if the insurer keeps asking for more documents?

Queries are normal, but they should be answered once and completely. Your expert responds with verified documents and pushes back in writing when requests become repetitive or unreasonable.

What is a TPA, and why are they contacting me?

A Third-Party Administrator processes health claims on an insurer's behalf. Loop in your claim expert so the request can be understood, documented and answered accurately.

Can you help if my claim was already rejected?

Often, yes. We review the decision against the policy and evidence. Where valid grounds exist, we help re-file or use the insurer's grievance process and other available forums.

Can MITRA help with a policy bought elsewhere?

The full claims promise applies to policies bought or ported through MITRA. For another policy, we can still explain the likely next route, but cannot promise the same end-to-end service.

Will claiming affect future premiums or benefits?

It depends on the product. A claim may consume the available limit or affect accumulated benefits. Your expert explains the consequences before filing whenever the decision is still yours to make.

Can I track my claim online?

Yes. Every claim your MITRA expert handles shows up live in the MITRA app - intimation, pre-authorisation, the insurer's queries and settlement, updated as it moves, with your expert one tap away. You get the app free once you're a customer. The phone line at 9021 323 456 works exactly as before - the app simply lets you watch the claim without calling to ask where it stands.

Do I need the app to get claims support?

No - and this matters to us. The claims support is the human expert; the app just makes their work visible. You can run your entire claim by phone, exactly as before. The app comes free with your policy if you'd like to see each step and reach your expert faster - it's never a hoop you have to jump through.

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