India’s mental health insurance gap: Less than 1% of health claims pertain to mental wellbeing

India’s insurance sector struggles to provide adequate mental health coverage despite a 2018 mandate. Less than 1% of health insurance claims are for mental health, with high treatment costs and workplace stigma being major deterrents. Most plans exclude outpatient therapy and addiction treatments. The report calls for urgent policy reforms and better public awareness to improve mental health coverage.

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