New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- Diwali celebrations can sometimes end in painful accidents, with firecracker-related burns, eye injuries and other emergencies resulting in unexpected medical expenses. While health insurance can cover hospitalisation for such injuries, policyholders may still have to pay for certain treatments and consumables from their own pockets.

Regular comprehensive health insurance policies generally cover firecracker-related injuries, accidental burns and eye damage, provided the treatment requires medically necessary hospitalisation or a daycare procedure. However, minor injuries treated through outpatient consultations may not be covered under a standard health insurance policy.

Here is what policyholders should know about...