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Key Highlights:

  • Insurance companies in India are considering raising health insurance premiums by 10% to 15% for residents of New Delhi due to an alarming rise in air pollution-related health claims.
  • The plan is still under discussion and requires approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
  • If approved, this could set a precedent for higher premiums in other polluted cities as well.

Why Are Prices Going Up?

New Delhi saw record-breaking air pollution in 2024, leading to a sharp rise in respiratory diseases like asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), and heart problems.

  • Hospitalization rates for respiratory diseases tripled in the second half of 2024 compared to the first half.
  • Health insurance claims related to pollution increased by 8.3% in Delhi.
  • Delhi had the highest increase in healthcare costs across India since 2023.

What Does This Mean for You?

If this proposal is approved:
✅ Health insurance in Delhi will cost 10%-15% more than in less polluted areas.
✅ Other cities with high pollution, like Mumbai and Kolkata, might see similar price hikes.
✅ People most affected – senior citizens, children, outdoor workers, and those with existing health issues – will face even higher insurance costs.

A Dangerous Trend?

New Delhi is already one of the most polluted cities in the world. In November 2024, its Air Quality Index (AQI) hit 491 out of 500, classifying it as severely hazardous. This extreme pollution has serious long-term health effects, especially for those already vulnerable.

The Real Problem: Making Healthcare Unaffordable

For many, health insurance is already expensive. A policy covering a family for $10,000 costs between $100 to $400 per year in Delhi.

  • With incomes averaging $5,331 per year, many residents simply can’t afford higher insurance rates.
  • Those who need coverage the most—like COPD patient Aniket Tiwari, 28—are choosing to go without insurance due to high costs.

What Can Be Done?

  • Regulators should demand strong proof that pollution is directly causing higher claims before approving price hikes.
  • Government action is needed to reduce pollution at its source, rather than making residents pay the price.
  • Health insurance should remain accessible, especially for vulnerable groups who are most affected by poor air quality.

Is it fair to charge people more for a problem they didn’t create? Before approving these changes, authorities must ensure that rising insurance costs do not make healthcare a luxury rather than a necessity.

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