Health Insurance

Here' an other one,
I've asked this question in the general discussion before, but nothing came out, so I'm trying here.
My partner is a painpatient ( 3 spinaloperations in 1 year) so teh warmer, the better for her. ( this may also help for the res.perm. ?)
Is it possible to get a Health Insurance?
Is it worth it?
Howmuch would it cost & what does it cover?

Greetings Ray&Jane

Yes, health insurance is now available in India.
The coverage ceiling is fairly low on the plan I was told of [rs.50,000], but there might be something more comprehensive available.
A close friend of mine has it for his family, and is quite happy with it. You just get whatever care you need at one of the approved hospitals or clinics and they bill the ins. Co. directly.
However, as care and drugs are so cheap, you can just pay for it.
World class health care is available in the major Indian cities, and in Goa.
I recommend Vrundavan hospital in Mapuca. My wife and I prefer Dr. Niak [head doctor there] to anyone we’ve found anywhere. The man is brilliant.
Scans and testing is up to date and cheap, the staff is competent and has the time they need to do their jobs well. They found a cist [fortunately harmless] in the middle of a kidney that several European hospitals had missed.
Health tourism is a growing business in India. There is also a world class knee replacement specialty clinic in Gujarat and a heart man in Madras where the uninsured [westerner] can afford surgery. Cosmetic surgery is happening too.
You are not taking health care from the locals; you are contributing to the system that cares for them, too.

Look for my post in the appropriate thread on vehicle ownership.
Mark