As Saif Ali Khan claims Rs 36 lakh from mediclaim, doctor highlights struggle of common man
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The incident that led to the claim occurred when an intruder forcefully entered Saif Ali Khan’s Bandra West residence in Mumbai and attacked him with multiple stab wounds. The actor’s seven-year-old son, Taimur, acted promptly and ensured his father was rushed to Lilavati Hospital for urgent medical care.
Dr. Prashant Mishra, a cardiac surgeon based in Mumbai, commented on the glaring disparities faced by middle-class insurance policyholders. He highlighted that Niva Bupa, a prominent health insurance provider, would typically not approve claims exceeding Rs 5 lakh for treatments involving non-celebrities. This underscored the contrasting treatment celebrities receive when accessing healthcare benefits.
“For small hospitals and common man, Niva Bupa will not sanction more than Rs 5 lakh for such treatment. All 5-star hospitals are charging exorbitant fees and medical insurance companies are paying also. result – premiums are rising and the middle class is suffering," his X post read.
Documents related to the mediclaim for Saif Ali Khan’s treatment revealed a total claim of ₹35.95 lakh, out of which Rs 25 lakh had already been sanctioned. The insurance provider had issued a partial settlement as an initial step to facilitate the actor's treatment.
Niva Bupa Health Insurance confirmed these details
