(a) whether the Government has issued guidelines for allowing portability in the
insurance Sector;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
(c) the time by which such guidelines aTe likely to be enforced; and
(d) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government in this direction?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)
(a) to (d): Yes, Sir. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) is working
on portability of all similar health insurance policies. The exposure draft in this regard
is expected to be released by IRDA shortly for feedback/comments of stakeholders and public.