The IRDAI has reduced the moratorium period that makes claims incontestable on the grounds of failure to disclose pre-existing diseases from eight years to five years, effective April 1. Likewise, shorter waiting period for pre-existing illnesses means that policyholders will have to wait for three, instead of four, years for their declared pre-existing conditions such as diabetes or hypertension to be covered, says Bhabatosh Mishra, Director, Claims, Underwriting and Product Niva Bupa Health Insurance. Tune in to Simply Save for details.