Question : Pending Claim Cases under HIS


(a) whether the incidents of forgery and irregularities in the Health Insurance Scheme meant for the handloom weavers have been reported in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof during each of the last three years and the current year and the action taken by the Government in this regard, State-wise;

(c) whether a number of claim cases for settlement are pending under the said scheme;

(d) if so, the details thereof, State wise;

(e) whether the Government has taken action to settle all the pending claims under the Handloom Weavers Comprehensive Welfare Scheme and HIS; and

(f) if so, the details thereof;

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES
(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) & (b): No Madam. No such case has been reported to this office.

(c) & (d): According to the information available, only one claim for the year 2009-10 is pending for Rs.7500/- due to pending court case.

(e) & (f ): Yes, Government of India has taken all the required action for timely settlement of claims.


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