Healthcare in India
The quality of healthcare in India varies from region to region, but generally speaking, it is below the standard that expats would expect if relocating from a western nation. Expats should use only private healthcare facilities in India which are, fortunately, found in every major Indian city, especially Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore.
About 80 percent of healthcare in India is provided by private hospitals or charities. It is necessary for expats moving to India to have health insurance, a living expense that is often organised differently than in other countries.
Expats will want to discuss their health insurance coverage with their employer, do be mindful that insurance coverage is limited to a certain hospital or group of hospitals in India. If an overseas insurance provider isn't recognised, India expats will be expected to pay cash out of pocket. In this case India expats should get all the necessary paperwork from the hospital to get reimbursed.
Private hospitals in India can often be used in non-emergencies for most medical needs, such as regular check-ups and consultations. Doctors and staff are well trained and speak English. Even without insurance many operations can be done for a fraction of the cost of back in a home country. This has cultivated a major medical tourism industry, meaning hospitals in India are well accustomed to many languages and overseas patients and have competitive prices.
About 80 percent of healthcare in India is provided by private hospitals or charities. It is necessary for expats moving to India to have health insurance, a living expense that is often organised differently than in other countries.
Expats will want to discuss their health insurance coverage with their employer, do be mindful that insurance coverage is limited to a certain hospital or group of hospitals in India. If an overseas insurance provider isn't recognised, India expats will be expected to pay cash out of pocket. In this case India expats should get all the necessary paperwork from the hospital to get reimbursed.
Private hospitals in India can often be used in non-emergencies for most medical needs, such as regular check-ups and consultations. Doctors and staff are well trained and speak English. Even without insurance many operations can be done for a fraction of the cost of back in a home country. This has cultivated a major medical tourism industry, meaning hospitals in India are well accustomed to many languages and overseas patients and have competitive prices.
