Mosquito Menace: 60% of Health Insurance Claims Linked to Mosquito-Borne Diseases!

• A Policybazaar study reveals 60% of health insurance claims from July-September are due to mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and malaria.
• Mosquito-borne illnesses are causing a nationwide surge in claims, emptying health insurance policies across the country.
• Dengue cases remain high: 2.85 lakh in 2023 (485 deaths), 233,519 in 2024 (297 deaths), and 49,573 this year until August 30 (42 deaths).
• Treatment for dengue and malaria typically costs between Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 1.50 lakh, contributing significantly to claim amounts.
• Overall health insurance claims for various seasonal diseases, including mosquito-borne illnesses, have doubled in the last three years.

Why It Matters: Mosquito-borne diseases are a major driver of health insurance claims, with 60% in peak months.