The ABC of Health Insurance

Let's Talk Money with Monika Halan

On Let’s Talk Money, we’re going back to the past to bring back some of our favourite bits of the podcast… just in case you missed it.

Today we’re talking about medical insurance and the pitfalls of purchasing policies without understanding the fine print. We have a checklist that will help you find the right medical insurance plan - helping you understand how to balance premium costs with comprehensive benefits, navigating co-pay clauses and pre-existing disease coverage. Tune in as we demystify the intricacies of medical insurance and help safeguard your financial well-being in times of medical emergencies.

Monika also answers questions about how to build financial fitness as a gig worker, how to manage joint expenses with your partner when you move in together, and how to plan your expenses when raising children.

If you’d like to go back to the original featured, click the links below:

(00:46 - 06:43) When Opting For Medical Insurance

(06:48 - 10:05) Managing Income From Multiple Sources

(10:08 - 12:10) How Should I Think Of Joint Finances?

(12:12 - 20:36) Costs Of Raising Children

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Monika’s columns dealing with health insurance

https://www.monikahalan.com/the-mint-securenow-mediclaim-rating-does-the-grunge-work-for-you-and-trawls-through-some-400-data-points-to-bring-you-a-shortlist-of-policies/

https://www.monikahalan.com/differential-pricing-is-the-way-any-industry-with-high-fixed-costs-behaves-but-that-does-not-seem-fair-in-health-care/

https://www.monikahalan.com/thats-why-we-have-the-mint-securenow-mediclaim-ratings/

Monika’s columns on issues relating to money and kids

https://www.monikahalan.com/put-your-kids-picture-on-deposit-but-keep-it-in-your-name/

https://www.monikahalan.com/bringing-up-rich-baby-some-parenting-possibilities/

Monika’s book on basic money management

https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-money-english/

Monika’s book on mutual funds

https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-mutual-funds/

Calculators

https://investor.sebi.gov.in/calculators/index.html

You can find Monika on her social media @monikahalan.

Twitter @MonikaHalan

Instagram @MonikaHalan

Facebook @MonikaHalan

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