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Mains issueGS-3News & Analysis08 June 2026

Health is wealth and both wear away

Source: thehindu.comOriginal report

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The article discusses the steep rise in health insurance premiums in India, attributing it primarily to high medical inflation (around 15% annually). It highlights the financial burden on individuals, especially older people, and explores alternative strategies like relying on top-up policies combined with personal emergency funds, questioning the long-term viability and economics of traditional health insurance.

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The article discusses the steep rise in health insurance premiums in India, attributing it primarily to high medical inflation (around 15% annually). It highlights the financial burden on individuals, especially older people, and explores alternative strategies like relying on top-up policies combined with personal emergency funds, questioning the long-term viability and economics of traditional health insurance.

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