Patients Seek Inclusion of Consultation and Test Costs in Health Schemes

People with health insurance like Aarogyasri, JHS, and EHS want their plans to cover doctor visits and tests before they are admitted to the hospital.

Right now, the plans only pay for treatment and surgery after admission.

Visiting doctors and getting tests can be very expensive, sometimes costing more than a person's monthly income.

Some are asking the government to help cover these costs.

One person had to pay a lot of money for tests and medicines after a doctor's visit.

Some worry that private hospitals may prescribe tests that aren't needed.

A kidney donor also requested assistance with expenses related to their operation.

The government says current agreements don't include these costs.