Why you shouldn't ignore home-based healthcare during insurance planning

Apr 7, 2026 | 16:50 IST

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Insurance may cover some post-hospitalisation expenses, but long-term rehab and caregiving often require a separate healthcare corpus

Falls can be catastrophic for the elderly, often requiring complete rehabilitation at home. Ask Mumbai resident Ritesh Sheth, whose 74-year-old father Deepak Sheth fractured his hip after a fall in Dec 2025 and underwent surgery.

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Why you shouldn't ignore home-based healthcare during insurance planning

Insurance may cover some post-hospitalisation expenses, but long-term rehab and caregiving often require a separate healthcare corpus

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Why you shouldn't ignore home-based healthcare during insurance planning

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