Post covers SBI Medical Reimbursement Case High Court Chandigarh wherein court allowed the relief to applicants for post-surgery cancer test. Now the bank has to reimburse the amount back to its retired employee.

High Court Chandigarh SBI Medical Reimbursement Case

1. Background:

o The case involves the State Bank of India (SBI) and its employee, Chetan Kumar Garg.

o Mr. Garg had been Chief Manager at the SBI till August 30th, 2020 with 38 years of service.

o Mr. Garg’s wife developed breast cancer during his service period at SBI.

o She underwent surgery at Medanta Hospital Gurugram, and later, doctors advised an Oncotype DX test to determine if chemotherapy was necessary.

2. Issues:

o The central question was whether SBI should reimburse the cost of the Oncotype DX test.

o SBI had a policy of not reimbursing this test, considering it unnecessary.

3. High Court’s Ruling:

o The Punjab and Haryana High Court clarified that the cost of the Oncotype DX test (₹3 lakh) should be reimbursed by SBI.

o The court rejected SBI’s policy and ordered reimbursement for the test to Mr. Garg.

4. High Court’s Observations:

o The court emphasized that just because a test is not routine in India doesn’t make it irrelevant.

o Economic conditions vary, and expensive tests may not be affordable for every patient.

o SBI’s policy of reimbursing all medical expenses for disease or illness was upheld.

5. Conclusion:

This ruling ensures that SBI employees can claim reimbursement for the Oncotype DX test, even if it is not commonly practiced in India. It underscores the importance of considering individual cases and medical needs

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