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Need of Health Insurance For Hypertension Patients

June 18, 2018
Hypertension is one of the most common diseases in India. More than 320 lakh people in India are affected by hypertension, which brings with it numerous other problems. The biggest reason behind it is stress, which especially in today's time is more, and also harder to manage. It leads to a lot of issues and affects the health of an otherwise healthy person.

An increased blood pressure affects the blood vessels of the kidney, compromising kidney function. Hypertension also affects the functioning of the heart. It may seem like a small problem but it brings with it bigger issues if not managed properly.

It is important to have a plan in case hypertension gets out of control or difficult to manage. By investing in a health plan, you will save costs in case of admission, and it also covers your doctor's visit and OPD bills. The current rate of inflation is making it increasingly difficult to for an average person to manage his or her medical bills. Doctor's visits, hospitalization charges and admission fee etc amount to a lot of money if your insurance is not in place.

You also need to get the best of medical care which is not always provided in a government hospital. If you are the primary earning member in your family and suffering from hypertension, it's very important for you to take the best medical care. Private hospitals have the best facilities but they cost a lot. The Doctors there are good but expensive. This is exactly why you should look at getting a health insurance for yourselves so that all your expenses are covered without adding on to your stress.

It is always advised to invest in a plan as soon as possible. This will ensure you are ready in case any such situation arises. Starting early will also ensure that your premiums are lower.

HDFC Life has an option of Easy health plans to choose from depending on your health and financial condition. You can select a plan and buy insurance for yourself or your loved one suffering from hypertension and help make things easy.

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Francis Rodrigues Francis Rodrigues

Francis Rodrigues has a decade long experience in the insurance sector, and as SVP, E-Commerce and Digital Marketing, HDFC Life, manages the online sales channel, as well as digital and performance marketing. He has had hands-on experience in setting up sales channels and functional teams from scratch over a career spanning 2 decades.

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