Will Health Insurance In India Pinch Your Pocket Post COVID-19?
24% Lower Hospitalization Cost For Vaccinated
Executive Summary
While a Star Health study found high hospitalization costs for COVID-19 patients in India, those vaccinated paid 24% less and faced 81% lower mortality risk. However, insurers are unlikely to offer lower premiums to those vaccinated, even as the prospects for an overall hike remain uncertain, say experts.
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