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Rajasthan HC orders government to reimburse COVID hospital expenses
The Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government to reimburse the medical claim of a former associate professor from the University of Rajasthan. He was treated at multiple hospitals during Covid-19,…
The Story in Brief
The Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government to reimburse the medical claim of a former associate professor from the University of Rajasthan. He was treated at multiple hospitals during Covid-19, including a non-recognised facility, before he died. Justice Rekha Borana observed that during the unprecedented pandemic, immediate availability of medical care was a challenge. The court noted that the government cannot deny reimbursement solely because the hospital was not recognised, given the emergency circumstances. The claim involves expenses incurred at several hospitals, livelaw.in reports.
The Indian Opinion
Some argue governments should not pay for unauthorised hospitals. But during the pandemic, people had no choice, recognised beds were full. The court correctly applied common sense to a crisis. Will the state comply swiftly, or will it appeal and drag the matter?
Source: livelaw.in
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