Originally Posted by fredg
Hi,
I don't know about doctor's charges and hospital charges (costs) in India.
But, if you go to a doctor, do you have to pay him/her? Or, is it free?
If a doctor visit is not free, or if a stay in a hospital is not free, you need Medical Insurance.
If you fall, break a bone, have some other reason to go to an Emergency Room (is there such a thing in India?), then here in the United States would cost from 300 dollars US up to 500 dollars US approximately.
Medical Insurance is set up to pay about 80% of that.
You will have to check with the appropriate authorities in India to see if you can buy local Medical Insurance through your company you work for.
Best of luck,
fredg