Healthcare is expensive. Technological advances, new procedures and more effective medicines have driven up the cost of healthcare. This increase has to be borne by the consumer, making treatment unaffordable for too many. Health Insurance overcomes these obstacles so that you remain free of anxiety regarding your health. Think for a moment about the enormous medical costs you would incur if you suffered a major accident tomorrow or were suddenly stricken by an illness. Uninsured people live with such risks everyday. Health insurance seeks to shield you from that risk. It provides the much needed financial relief.

You also get tax benefit under section 80D of the Income Tax Act.