After she was diagnosed with cancer in her early 50s, she said a medical insurance premium proposed by an agent was beyond her means. ALSO READ: Fine print needs to pass real test, say policy experts“I have been living in fear of old age with no medical insurance. The government’s Base MHIT is really a saviour with at least some basic coverage for my old age,” she said. As such, she said the promise of a base plan that includes pre-existing conditions offers a ray of hope. Jeyaraj said if the government’s Base MHIT plan can be designed comprehensively, medical insurance coverage will take on a whole new direction.

Source: The Star February 07, 2026 03:34 UTC