Doctors' Association Criticizes Insurance Approval for Saif Ali Khan's Treatment

Medical professionals call for investigation into alleged preferential treatment in Bollywood actor's ₹25 lakh claim approval.

The Association of Medical Consultants (AMC) has raised concerns over the expedited approval of Saif Ali Khan's ₹25 lakh cashless insurance claim following his hospitalization for stab wounds.
AMC alleges that the insurance provider, Niva Bupa, bypassed standard protocols, such as requiring an FIR copy in medicolegal cases, to process the claim within hours.
The organization argues that such preferential treatment for celebrities highlights systemic inequality in healthcare access and insurance claim processes.
The AMC has formally requested the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to investigate the case and establish guidelines to ensure equitable treatment for all policyholders.
Saif Ali Khan was hospitalized after being stabbed during a robbery at his Mumbai home on January 16, undergoing surgery for severe injuries before being discharged last week.