In India, for a young person in his early 20s, availing a health insurance policy is imperative due to increasing health risks from a sedentary lifestyle. After COVID outbreak, the popularity and need of a health cover has significantly increased, especially among the Gen Y. And, merely counting upon the health insurance cover given by your employer will not suffice.
Many Indians are yet to realize the need for a health plan and its benefits. They become conscious about the significance of health insurance only in their mid-30s or 40s and regret not having purchased a comprehensive health cover earlier in their life.