People fear Coronavirus treatment costs, survey reveals
Apr 14, 2020, 13:05 IST
Not enough savings, the fear of the contracting COVID-19 is mounted by an even bigger fear of being unable to bare the cost of its treatment, reveals survey.
A healthinsurance.com survey has found that 52% people don't have enough money saved to cover COVID-19 medical costs. But, it's not just medical bills people are worrying about. 23% of respondents said they won't be able to pay bills like utilities, rents or loan payments this month - a bleak response that aligns with the 24% that reportedly lost their job due to the coronavirus pandemic, in the United States. Things in India are not much different.
When asked about health insurance coverage, 9% of respondents reported losing their health insurance during this pandemic. While more are bracing for the potential impact of unemployment, 56% said they don't know what their health insurance options are should they lose their coverage. In India too the hot topic is doe your medical insurance cover COVID-19?
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A healthinsurance.com survey has found that 52% people don't have enough money saved to cover COVID-19 medical costs. But, it's not just medical bills people are worrying about. 23% of respondents said they won't be able to pay bills like utilities, rents or loan payments this month - a bleak response that aligns with the 24% that reportedly lost their job due to the coronavirus pandemic, in the United States. Things in India are not much different.
When asked about health insurance coverage, 9% of respondents reported losing their health insurance during this pandemic. While more are bracing for the potential impact of unemployment, 56% said they don't know what their health insurance options are should they lose their coverage. In India too the hot topic is doe your medical insurance cover COVID-19?
SEE ALSO: India’s looming jobs crisis is starting to unravel within the first 21 days of coronavirus lockdown
Coronavirus News and Updates