Last night, as I chatted with a dear friend, we stumbled upon the raw, emotional subject of the struggles my family has faced due to inadequate personal health insurance. It's a deeply personal topic, one that I believe merits more thoughtful consideration and empathy.
During our conversation, I confided in my friend about the time a technicality in my insurance policy led to a denied claim. That experience left me feeling exposed and powerless. Yet, my own story seems trivial compared to the ongoing, heart-wrenching battle my beloved maasi and her family are enduring.
My maasi has been courageously fighting breast cancer since 2019. Lacking personal health insurance, her treatment costs have been astronomical - a staggering ₹45L merely for the initial diagnosis and treatment. Her husband, a Real Estate business owner, was forced to sell their family home to finance her care. Now, three years later, her cancer has cruelly spread to her bones, and her treatment costs are projected to surpass ₹30L. It's a crushing weight that no family should have to carry, and it shatters my heart to witness their struggle.
Their journey has taught me that personal health insurance is far from a luxury; it's an absolute necessity. It's not something we can afford to procrastinate. My friend's own account only reinforced this lesson - his employer-provided insurance falls short in covering his healthcare needs.
We must embrace empathy for those suffering due to insufficient personal health insurance. We must recognize that these aren't merely statistics, but real people with real families grappling with financial and emotional hardships. We must acknowledge the pain and heartache that accompany the inability to afford proper medical care.
But above all, we must take action. We must prioritize personal health insurance and invest in policies that offer comprehensive coverage for ourselves and our loved ones. We must educate ourselves on the intricacies of these policies and select the one that best suits our needs and financial capabilities.
In closing, I implore you, dear reader, to pause and reflect on your own circumstances. Don't let time slip away. Invest in personal health insurance today to help secure a healthier, happier future for you and your loved ones. Let's unite as a compassionate community and support those in need, so that no family has to endure the anguish and heartache of being unable to afford proper medical care.
If you want to help them then you can send money via UPI on number 9837069801 — Sudeep Kumar Goyal
In my mind, I see a no way out and it appears this family is over and the financial, medical and emotional hole they are sunk in will swallow them. However, in my heart of hearts, I still believe that something good might come out of this.
Human spirit and kind hearted humans of this world might come through just in the case of Mr Takashi Miyahara met that 71-year old lady who donated him ¥1Mn out of nowhere.
Because once you hit rock bottom the only way left is UPWARDS ⬆️
