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    Only select policies with riders may cover Covid-19 vaccine costs

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    While the government may offer subsidised rates for low-income groups, the center would most likely not foot the entire vaccination bill.

    Mumbai: Existing health insurance policies may not cover the cost of vaccination against Covid-19, say industry executives and experts. Only select Outpatient Department (OPD) medical policies that are offered as riders to comprehensive covers or as additional clauses with select policies would likely reimburse for vaccination costs, they add.“Only those insurance covers which cover OPD costs would cover the expenses of getting vaccinated,” said
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